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    Pool pump/heater questions recommendations

    Are there any other items or suggestions for models since im going to run a salt water system. it says its safe but wanted to check with experienced people. thank you so much for the help. about the pull the trigger on this unit!
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    Pool pump/heater questions recommendations

    would this size work? https://www.poolsupplyunlimited.com/pool/raypak-014786-156a-above-ground-pool-spa-heater/143911p1?gclid=CjwKCAjwnIr1BRAWEiwA6GpwNZfTGddlsQ9NqrUoTp6nCXfd9_mChgXT6Sy35-e8aE8QwANVZUTzhxoCpUsQAvD_BwE Raypak 156A 150kbtu
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    Pool pump/heater questions recommendations

    so it looks like propane or solar are my options. looks like 150-200k btu's. do they require any special electrical hookups? i see some come with a 3 prong 120v cord from raypak. are those cords available on the 200k units? i couldnt find may details on their electric requirements. Thanks for...
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    Pool pump/heater questions recommendations

    6,981 gallons i dont have a propane tank so i would need a company to deliver one large enough. heat pump i would need an electrician it sounds like? the solar i would place on my garage roof which get a good amount of sun for the day, but i dont know if my pump can push it up to the roof...
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    Pool pump/heater questions recommendations

    Hello group! I'm upgrading from a 15ft Summerwaves to a 18x52 Intex Ultra. As we all work through COVID-19 it looks like the vacations are looking more and more like staying home. So if that's the case I'd like to make the pool as comfortable as possible. Living in the northeast in PA i had...
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    Pool Build question/Recommendation

    Sorry it looks like i placed this in the wrong forums section.
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    Pool Build question/Recommendation

    Hello group! I'm upgrading from a 15ft Summerwaves to a 18x52 Intex Ultra. As we all work through COVID-19 it looks like the vacations are looking more and more like staying home. So if that's the case I'd like to make the pool as comfortable as possible. Living in the northeast in PA i had...
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    About to engage in the pool life

    Thank you for the reply JoeSelf. I have. It's not so much the brand of solar heater panel, its more or less would having one on a pool with not much sun in the northeast make a 4-5 degree difference with 2 strips on an 18x52 pool? And if so, what size/kind of pump would i need or could someone...
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    About to engage in the pool life

    Thank you for the reply. I do indeed use a solar cover too. It's helped a bit but since its doesn't get a ton a sunlight, i feel it might need more heating somehow if at all possible. Not sure but that's why I'm here :)
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    About to engage in the pool life

    Thank you for the bump.
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    About to engage in the pool life

    Some quick pool points: 14x42 Summer waves elite pool( First pool, first setup, first everything). Northeast,PA location. Hello Everyone, Been reading these forums the past week as i looked for ideas/suggestions for my cloudy water. I was able to get that taken care of due to the great amount of...
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