Recent content by getzjd

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    solar heating or gas heating?

    I use a solar cover as well. It definitely helps with evaporation and heat loss at night. I just roll mine up on the roller and scoot it back when the pool is in use then unroll it back when done. Easy enough.
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    solar heating or gas heating?

    These are the panels I have mounted on top of a pergola as seen in the picture below. Amazon.com : Smartpool WWS601P Sunheater Solar Pool Heater for In Ground Pools : Swimming Pool Heaters : Patio, Lawn Garden . They have only been running a few days, but so far so good.
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    How many of you have fell in the pool while cleaning?

    I took a dump in last year. First time in 10 years.
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    solar heating or gas heating?

    Yes, you can install it on the ground depending on the system purchased. Just follow the manufacturer instructions
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    solar heating or gas heating?

    I have a 18'x20'x26' True L with six SmartPool WWS601P Solar panels 2x20' on top of a pergola. I just plumbed in the panels Saturday. I have gone from about 81 on Sunday morning to 89 today. You can definitely feel the warmth coming out of the returns when the sun is shining.
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    Adding Solar Heater, Pump Motor size??

    I am going to go ahead with the SPX2615C and the USQ1152 unless anyone sees an issue with it on the Hayward SP2607x10 Pump with SmartPool WWS601P Solar panels 4'x20' Quantity 3 about 8' away from the pump and 16' high.
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    Adding Solar Heater, Pump Motor size??

    Sorry, I have no idea what that signature was. Updated now :-) - - - Updated - - - Thanks Ike. What impeller would you recommend? SPX2610C or SPX2615C
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    Adding Solar Heater, Pump Motor size??

    Hello! I have a +-30,000 IG L shaped pool to which I am adding solar heating. I have 1 1/2 plumbing with 2 skimmers, drain and 5 returns. The heating pads are on a pergola 8 ft away from the pump and about 16' above the pump. I will be dry fitting and plumbing all but the actual...