Recent content by irvingtho

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    Florida 20x40 - Owner build

    We ending up using two of the whole house filters below with 5 micon sediment filters connected to two hoses when we filled our pool. It was recommended that we use metal out when we started filling. Once the over got above the return jets we started up the pumps to start the circulation...
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    Florida 20x40 - Owner build

    Have you looked into Techno Solis Panels? The manufacturer are localish in St Pete for pick up without the extra shipping cost.
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    Tampa Pool Build (Almost Completed) - Pebblesheen Completed and Water Filled

    The solar has been great. Last year ended a bit early mostly do to the hurricanes and then the cold night. So wasn't able to swim between October and Feb. Didn't have a cover during those times. So far we have been swimming since the beginning of March with the water temperatures around 78 to...
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    The Big Squeeze - Central Florida Pool Build

    After I watched them seal our pavers initial, I plan to do the future coating myself. It doesnt seem to difficult. I have a semi wet look that took a few coats with a diluted flood coat, it was slipper at first but is a lot less now. I noticed after the application that the little bit of sand...
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    New Pool Equipment Pad Electrical Requirements

    I second ajw22 recommendation of #6 which would handle at least 60A. It would handle the pumps and cover and controls.
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    The Big Squeeze - Central Florida Pool Build

    Pavers look great. I would recommend sealing the pavers with some sharkskin. We have young kids, so sealing the pavers was a no brainer to avoid the anxiety of them getting stained. We like a more matte look rather then it being high gloss.
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    Tampa Pool Build (Almost Completed) - Pebblesheen Completed and Water Filled

    Yes we were missing automation, all the inlet and outlet fitting, cutting the pavers around all the deckjet, skimmer and sanding the pavers. Better outcome then most.
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    For those with “ghosted” pool builders

    This was my fantastic pool builder lol. I think i was one of the luck ones to get water in our pool as things were going south.
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    Tampa Pool Build (Almost Completed) - Pebblesheen Completed and Water Filled

    Its been a bit quiet due to the holidays. My PB was Arrested and Released on Bond mid-December. Lets see what the State of Florida can come up with on the remaining compaints? https://www.wfla.com/8-on-your-side/better-call-behnken/owner-of-defunct-florida-pool-company-arrested-on-fraud-charge/
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    2023 Tampa New Pool Build

    Welcome. Just finished a pool in the Tampa Bay area this year. It took us 18 months to get water due our scamming PB. Make sure they spell out the make and model for the Pentair equipment including the lights. Try to get a completion date listed on the contract if possible. They will...
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    Pentair Intelliflo with inputs from Intelliconnect and Solartouch

    Yes the solar touch will control a actuator. I just wanted to see if there is a way to take the RS connect from the Solartouch to tell the pump to increase but yet still connected to the Intelliconnect.
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    Pentair Intelliflo with inputs from Intelliconnect and Solartouch

    Does anyone know if it would be possible to interconnect the Solartouch to the Intelliconnect. I would like to primarily control the pump thru the intelliconnect and get reading like normally. What I would like is to change the pump speed when the solartouch is activated.
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    Taylor K-1766 test kit results way off

    Are you using a 25 ml or 10 ml sample?
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    Starting Borates with a new Pebble Sheen Pool

    Based on the recommendation of the last two post it would seem to contradict Pebbletec recommendation.
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