Recent content by janderson13

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I'm getting a volleyball and basketball set (anchors are already installed). Anyone think I need to pay extra for "salt friendly" gear vs regular stainless? The salt friendly stuff says it is vinyl coated stainless steel. I honesty doubt I need it given how much salt is actually in the...

Quick question on the EasyTouch P8 and IntelliBright 5G. I'm wiring my system and I would eventually like the EasyTouch to control the light (on/off/color change). My understand from reading the manual is normally (without EasyTouch) I would have a GFCI breaker providing power to a switch...

Thanks - I'm sold because you obviously know more about this than I ever will :) Not to mention this means less work for me as a bonus!

The installer won't know what to do. I'll go investigate the buried anode (I've read a bit on it). Couple of quick questions: 1) Do you think it is worth the effort for the buried anode? I mean, if the bones of my cover system will only last 30 years under normal circumstances and this might...

I believe the track is aluminum - it is a CoverStar Eclipse system. Pentair heatpump and no gas heat at this time. Thanks for the info on the handrails and all the great info you have provided to the forum!

So based on the info from JoyfulNoise I'm pretty sure the sacrificial anode isn't worth doing.... but... I have to ask anyway :) Our pool is currently under construction with the following specs: 1) About 32,000 gallons 2) Concrete walls with re-bar 3) Pool concrete bottom 4) Vinyl liner 5)...

Thanks for the quick response :) Pool sizing is somewhat hard because it has a rather large sun deck and stairs. I think we are saying 32,000 gallons to be safe. Pentair will only honor the warranty for 60 days vs 3 years from the pool folks. But for more than double the price I can "self...

Hey folks, We are building a 20 x 42 pool and I really want to add automation. And... I'm totally new to pools :) My base system consists of an IntelliFlo VSF, heat pump, 1 pool light, CoverStar automatic cover, and 1 water feature. We may add a gas heater later and some additional features...