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There are also liquid solar covers. I've had success with them, but they are a frowned upon option here.

When I want to drop temperature I sub in these fountain/sprinlers on a two jets. Then, I run the pump fully overnight, and it nets a 2-3 degree temperature drop per night. Poolmaster Pool and Spa Waterfall Fountain for In Ground and Above Ground Swimming Pools

Can you elaborate more on what you're meaning here? As this does not seem to fall in line with practice... To ensure bonded systems are as safe as possible, they should also be grounded. Bonding and grounding work together to ensure all components are on a ground-fault path. This protects...

For clarity on the grounding. There are two. One with the whip, and one for 'bonding' connected with the pool pump and a ground rod. See below, circled, there is a copper lug for the grounding/bonding.

I have 15,000 gal, and I'm in The Woodlands/Houston TX, I have the Pentair 120Q. I am strategic in my heating. I only do it when the weather aligns. Roughly costs me an added $20-30 per weekend that I choose to heat. I heat starting on Thursday if the weather looks good. I heat early...

Looking to replace my pool equipment, as well as add a heat pump, and figured it may be best to source some more input and try to avoid missteps with equipment selection. For background, my pool was originally built sometime in 2001, a Blue Haven pool build. Pool details shown in the...