Recent content by csrpenfab

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    Question on Stenner system placement

    I got my Stenner kit with 15 gallon tank, 25gph fixed rate pump and all the tubing here for $375 shipped to my door. It arrives fully assembled and ready to go. Stenner 15 Gallon Tank System With 25 PSI Fixed Pump 1/4 Inch Tube
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    How do you deal with being away from home (e.g. vacation)?

    I recently added a Stenner pump with 15 gallon tank. It runs off a digital timer on my equipment pad, and 30 mins. a day during my pump cycle keeps my FC right where I want it. I manually add acid 1x a week, and all is well. Entire tank/pump ran about $400, but it really simplified life for me.
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    Stenner Pump: Variable vs. Fixed rate?

    I bought the Stenner fixed rate 45MP2, 10 gallon per day, 25psi model attached to a 15 gallon tank from Poolweb.com for $366 shipped. It came in yesterday and I'm ready to install today. I'll be using a Wood's outdoor timer. Looking forward to this upgrade.
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    Ring Pro vs Nest Hello doorbell?

    Another vote for the Skybell HD. I got mine from Amazon and it works perfectly. A couple of neighbors who had Ring bells switched to Skybell after seeing the clarity and night images of my Skybell. This coupled with 5 Arlo Pro wireless cams gives me great video coverage of the entire property.
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    Sharing an idea

    +100 for the Taylor Sample Sizer. Your method may work, but still too much effort. With the Sample Sizer you simply plunge into the vial to get either 10ml or 25ml exactly every time. With that device and a speed stir, daily FC testing takes all of 60 seconds.
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    Doheny's Discovery, S200, Active20, Triton owners club

    I've had my Doheny Discovery for a few months now, and I run it through a double cycle about once a week. Flawless so far, and I'm amazed at the amount of dirt it pulls out of my pool that looked pretty darn clean before I ran the robot. Not sure why everyone despises the lack of a cord...
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    Skim-A-Round Skimmer - Top surface

    I have had their skimmer basket for about 9 months with no issues. It seems to work well. I also bought their round brush, and I really like that design for getting into corners.
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    Hot tub recommendations

    I had a Jacuzzi j365 at my last house, but no pool. It was a very nice tub, but not cheap at over $8k. The only issue I had is that the 24/7 circ pump would go out every 6-8 months. After the warranty expired, that was a $80 repair.
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    Doheny's Discovery, S200, Active20, Triton owners club

    Darn. I just scored mine from Doheny's a few weeks back at the $719 price. I was able to find a $10 promo code online, and that covered the $10.99 handling charge with free FedEx shipping.
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    My dolphin research. Help me out.

    I would not waste the money on the remote, she won't use it to drive the robot to a step... My Dolphin floats up with a quick tug on the cord and I grab the handle and lift it out of the pool. I too thought I wanted a bluetooth remote model so I could "drive" the robot to the steps, but I now...
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    Doheny's Discovery, S200, Active20, Triton owners club

    Well I just joined the club last week with the purchase of my new Doheny Discovery robot. I ordered it on Saturday, and it was on my doorstep the following Friday. I got really lucky to also find a brand new cart for sale cheap here on the site that fit my new dolphin perfectly! Within...
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    For sale: maytronics dolphin caddy $60.00: S200, s300 and Doheny discovery

    I’m local and I’ll take it. I’ll send u a text.
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    Poolvergnuegen The PoolCleaner ?

    My PB included "the Pool Cleaner" when he finished my build. I'm pretty happy with it, but it does not cover my baja shelf, steps, or spa. I did add a Hayward inline basket filter for about $25 from Amazon to collect all the debris before it hits the pump basket, and that works well. I'll get...
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    Auto fill. what options are there?

    My auto fill is plumbed into a recessed bucket/cover in the pool deck that lives right next to the skimmer. It looks much like a toilet tank float and it has a 1" pipe leading to a return fitting in the sidewall of the pool. The top of the autofill bucket has another 1" overflow drain line...
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    Recommended test kit and accessories

    Taylor Speed stir and sample sizer make testing very quick and easy. Both are worth the $$ in my book.