Recent content by oldpoolboy

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    Charlotte NC - Pool Closing Options

    i live just north of charlotte. this will be my second winter. last year i did not close my pool and i do not intend to close it this winter. i turn on my pump when the overnight temp drops below 30 deg F.
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    Stone Coping vs. Concrete Coping

    i prefer stone. they can both crack; not the stone but in the grout.
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    what is a better pump

    how about the ecopump?
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    Testing TA with TF-100

    Wow. My daughter asked me and I had no idea. Thanks.
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    Testing TA with TF-100

    During the TA test, the TF-100 instructions say to "Wipe the tip of the bottle after every drop with a damp cloth". Why?
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    Tracking down my high electricity usage with a new pool

    the water pressure will affect the performance of the pump. a high pressure will increase power demand. so you could be using more than the rated watts.