Recent content by LuvNH

Strange. I’m trying to rationalize the math you give with the results I’ve seen. I admit that all evidence is purely anecdotal, but this last year the pool was warmer than the years past. I do not believe that we had abnormally warmer or sunnier temps. What sort of solar panel are you talking...

Thanks very much for your reply. I did have reasonable results with this setup, but was thinking about doubling the length of the setup. I am wary of the cost of commercial setups, and the reviews of most are troubling. I understand the purpose of the parallel design, but that might be too...

Greetings all. Last year I had a good deal of success with building a solar heater with 1 inch black tubing coiled (100 ft) and mounted on a plywood platform. I made a separate loop for it that allowed flow in and out (to rejoin return water to the pool itself). I had to force water in to the...

So those micro-mesh covers that are taut over the pool (27' AGP) don't make sense for southern NH snow loads? After reading this I am thinking of doing what Pauls said. I might dump whats in there late fall then put back on, those oak leaves are very stubborn. Also, re pillows/balloons, lots...

Just got my pool in July, 27' AGP, and I started using the strips that came with the pool stuff. Sorta worked as i was figuring things out. That Taylor kit seemed like mad scientist stuff initially. I lost the strips and had to learn. MUCH BETTER! I test every morning while i have my coffee. I...