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No check valve at the pad. Thanks for the feedback, everyone.

I'm upgrading from a single speed Whisperflo to a VS pump. My pool service company has recommended the Intelliflo i1 pump, advising that it matches my TR60 filter size more appropriately. In researching here on TFP, it seems the Intelliflo VS (part no 011018) is the commonly preferred Pentair...

There is a restaurant called Bluewater right on the water in Wilmington that we like to go to when we're down that way. It's a nice waterside restaurant with enough variety to be a "safe" choice for a gift certificate. Here's the link: Bluewater Kevin

Welcome to the forum! There are several of us from NC here. Congratulations on your pool. You're in the right place to learn the right way to take care of it. Kevin

Great looking pool and I love the wide steps on the deck. I'm sure the kids are loving it. Kevin

I'm not sure about the cost but my PB would probably be willing to ship them to you. Email me or PM if you want the contact info. Thanks, Kevin

Brittmer, Did you come up with a fix for the skimmer basket? In the last week or so, the upper piece of one of my baskets has gotten stuck several times. I've resorted to taking them out when we swim since it only seems to happen when the water is getting lots of wake. Thanks, Kevin

First, there is no stupid question. Period. The people here didn't learn about caring for pools magically; they all started with the same kinds of questions that you have. So relax and ask anything you want. The members here are unmatched in their willingness to help. Let me also say that...

I agree with Sean. It made me physically cringe to look at the photo because I could feel the pain you must have felt all the way through my computer. Sounds like a good attitude helped you through it. Thanks for sharing and I'm glad it's all cleaned up now. Kevin

Thanks for the review. I'm going to be adding these devices soon so your feedback is much appreciated. Kevin

My two-year old just hit the fearless stage in the pool which keeps us pretty nervous. We stay right on top of him right now because he wants to do everything that you don't want him to do like jump off the side, stand up on pool floats, and any other dangerous stunt he can think of. I'm glad...

Beautiful. The covered area is a great addition. Whoever came up with the overall design and layout deserves an award. Kevin

I can't get over how huge that pool is. Looks awesome. Out of curiosity, why did you go with a vinyl liner over the concrete? Kevin

Good luck on your build. I just read your blog and it sounds like your well on your way. I will say that I don't agree with your assessment that IG vinyl pools are just glorified AG pools stuck in the ground. There are issues with owning any kind of pool but also many happy owners of each...

I can't offer any input on wireless speakers but I tackled this project a short while back at my pool. I bought the KLH rock speakers mentioned by Sean in the thread below. I was just looking for some decent sounding speakers in the pool area and the price was right on these so I decided to...