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    Value of Variable Speed Pump for an Inground Spa

    Hi All, Do you think it is worth replacing a single speed 1 hp pump with a variable speed pump on an inground spa that is less than 1000 gallons? My single speed is leaking and needs to be repaired. My pool guy says it will be about $150 to repair, so not a big deal, but I'm wondering if I...
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    Save the Poured Concrete Cantilever Coping or Tear Out?

    Hi, Thank you for this photo! This is not something I had considered. Something else to think about!!
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    Save the Poured Concrete Cantilever Coping or Tear Out?

    Hi, Thanks for the reply! I might not be using the exact terminology, but I meant coping such as brick, travertine, precast concrete that go around the edge of the pool.
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    Save the Poured Concrete Cantilever Coping or Tear Out?

    Hi, I am renovating my pool and spa and had some really bad work done on my spa by someone who I thought had a lot of masonry experience. It is difficult to find a pool contractor to do pool remodels in my area - Southern New Mexico - as they are keeping busy with new builds. I have a good...
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    New to the forum

    Hello, I just joined and wanted to say a quick hello to all you fellow pool lovers and thank you for this group! I bought a house with a pool two years ago and have been learning about being a pool owner since then. I've gotten the maintenance down pretty well, but am now in the process of a...