Recent content by MikeCosta

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    Adding a Heater bypass to my new inground pool installation.

    Water heaters with internal bypass are typically rated up to 40 gpm. If you have requirements for running higher flows (features, spa jets, floor cleaners, etc); it can be efficient to install a diverter valve to allow some of the flow to not be restricted by the heater. This is basically a...
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    Sunken Lounge Inside Pool

    Hello, We built a sunken pit attached to our pool. With regards to lighting in/near the pit, keep in mind what is doable by code. It can’t be traditional LV too close to water body or line voltage too close above for something like a chandelier, fan or TV. We made design choices based on this to...
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    Automatic Solar Cover: under or above the deck

    Cleardeck systems is one manufacturer a bit closer to home. The 2nd one you mentioned, Real aussi pools, ships Worldwide. I’m actually trying to get in touch with them for a coming build in CA. .