Recent content by MrsHanson

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    How often do you service?

    Thank you for all of your replies. I appreciate all of your advice. We have a Hayward heat pump. It is four years old. I have my pool builder close my pool every year. The heat pump has never been cleaned. There is debris (leaves, junk) if you look down inside the machine. I did...
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    How often do you service?

    Just wondering if anyone gets their pool heaters serviced each year? If so, what is the charge?
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    Is robot worth the expense?

    The best thing in the world is my robot!!!!!!!!! The Polaris could not pick up the fine particles. My robot can. Keeps my pool way cleaner. Well worth the expense. Would not get a pool without it. If you want the cleanest water, get a robot
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    What does your pool paradise look like?

    I love your firepit. Where did you find it?
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    Outdoor kitchen build

    Here's an idea... Why don't you use sturdy wheels? You can lock them in place. Just a thought.
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    Oops...I went overboard with the pressure washer

    Hello everyone! I purchased a pressure washer a few weeks ago, and have been cleaning everything I can find outside (and having fun doing it!). I have mostly cleaned the cement patio that we have around our pool. The pool is still closed for 1 more week. Well, today I cleaned the cement...
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    Concrete is Stained, need help

    The coronavirus has hit your pools!!!!!!!!!!!!! Ha just joking....had to say that! :p
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    Don't know if this exists..

    Wow- thank you everyone. I appreciate your insight. It is good to know. Pools are expensive, I know. My robot was pricy enough. When I win the lottery, I will get one. Than you again.
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    Don't know if this exists..

    Hello everyone: I am a pool owner onto year 3. A few years ago while we were on vacation, I saw something that the "pool worker" used at the hotel. He had a portable external pool vacuum on wheels. I've seen videos on youtube of pool companies that send their workers with an external...
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    Bids on Semi-Inground vs. Inground... Where are the savings coming from???

    I looked into both. I got an inground pool, vinyl, with concrete walls (not steel walls) . I love my pool. I am so glad that I got something strong, long lasting, and absolutely beautiful. Please know that when your project is done, it is going to cost you money-period! You get...
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    Steel Wall Vinyl vs Cement Wall Liner

    I have a cement wall vinyl lined pool. I love it! Well worth it!
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    Heating a 12'x30" pool

    I love my heat pump. Its an investment, but boy my pool heats up fast. I love my warm pool!
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    Please help me understand this information

    Last night I had added 2 gallons of chlorine in 8%. The SWG is running. This morning when I checked, it was in the yellow strip. It's working.... Than you for all the help.
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    Please help me understand this information

    Ok...I'm going to add more chlorine and Chlorine stabilizer. It's a hot sunny day too, with more to come. You gentlemen are godsends! Bless you!
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    Please help me understand this information

    Ok...now I feel like a miniature chemist! I just tested again. I didn't know that the little "pill" made the testing water circulate on the speed stirrer. I'm so happy that I didn't throw that away. Here's the second time I tested everything. I think this might be more correct. On...