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    New Heat Pump

    Thanks PoolDVfor your reply, I went with Sunplay. I called them up to check on shipping and the young lady assured me that the heat pump would be delivered to my door using lift gate so no strain on my part. Some of the other internet retailers have great prices but the Freight charges and or...
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    New Heat Pump

    Hi all, Getting a new Pentair Ultra Temp 140 and was just wondering about internet retailers. I have ordered parts from Sunplay and A-1 but was wondering if ordering my heat pump online was a good idea. Sunplay has the best deal as usual but it's a big purchase and am curious as to what other...
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    Heat pump can't/won't be controlled by automation

    After 3.5 years seems the pool is finally "almost" there. Both actuators have been replaced, lights replaced, pump replaced, heat pump serviced etc. I originally posted way back when the renovation started complete with pics and then just got disenchanted with everything and stopped. Well we...
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    Getting Finished - (Pool Build Central FL)

    Re: Screen Enclosure (90% finished) - Pool Build Central Flo Hey Karl! I just got back from Indialantic, had to crack the whip while I was down also. Seems many of the contractors take on more than one job at a time! We had to trim back a bunch of trees and shrubbery, had the beds all raked...
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    Getting Finished - (Pool Build Central FL)

    Re: Much Progress!!!! - Pool Build Central Florida Karl, Lots of luck to you neighbor, I couldn't sleep so I decided to have a look around, haven't been on the site in a while and I stumble on your post! Everything looks great so far, what was the outcome with the skimmer? Looks like your PB is...
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    We're baackk, more on the replaster saga in Indialantic FLA

    Re: We're baaackkk, more on the replaster saga in Indialanti AND....This is the latest taken March 27th[attachment=0:2mwn4hwg]Getting there.2.jpg[/attachment:2mwn4hwg] I can almost touch it, I know it is there, the elusive sparklypool is almost within my grasp. Now, for the rest of the yard...
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    We're baackk, more on the replaster saga in Indialantic FLA

    Re: UPDATE: Florida re-plaster/the plaster is done!!!what ne I forgot this pic earlier...[attachment=0:3ikweaey]Must use barrell!.JPG[/attachment:3ikweaey] Indialantic code, Must use a Barrell!!! The guy actually started without it, sheesh!!!
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    We're baackk, more on the replaster saga in Indialantic FLA

    Re: UPDATE: Florida re-plaster/the plaster is done!!!what ne We kept the same tile and were able to just replace what was cracked and broken (got lucky).
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    We're baackk, more on the replaster saga in Indialantic FLA

    Re: UPDATE: Florida re-plaster/the plaster is done!!!what ne [attachment=2:27gmp7k2]I see you.JPG[/attachment:27gmp7k2][attachment=1:27gmp7k2]100_1301.JPG[/attachment:27gmp7k2] leaks leaks leaks[attachment=0:27gmp7k2]100_1302.JPG[/attachment:27gmp7k2]
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    We're baackk, more on the replaster saga in Indialantic FLA

    Re: We're baaackkk, more on the replaster saga in Indialanti Skim coat and then plaster...
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    We're baackk, more on the replaster saga in Indialantic FLA

    Re: UPDATE: Florida re-plaster/the plaster is done!!!what ne More pics.[attachment=2:9nkrh3oi]100_1280.JPG[/attachment:9nkrh3oi][attachment=1:9nkrh3oi]100_1281.JPG[/attachment:9nkrh3oi][attachment=0:9nkrh3oi]100_1282.JPG[/attachment:9nkrh3oi]
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    We're baackk, more on the replaster saga in Indialantic FLA

    Re: We're baaackkk, more on the replaster saga in Indialanti So, the pool itself is finally starting to look like something, the rest of the yard looks like a war zone! Besides the re-plaster mess there were actually numerous leaks and cracked plumbing, bad plumbing, good money after bad...
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    We're baackk, more on the replaster saga in Indialantic FLA

    Florida re-plaster is done now what about the acid HELP?!? :party: The plaster is done now we are unsure of how long to keep the pump off to let the acid do it's thing. Apparently the plasterer has dumped the acid in after pool was filled, did not do an acid wash before filling, should we put...
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    How did you get your TFP Moniker

    I used to be a Tenor Drummer in a Pipe and Drum (Bagpipe) band. Flourishing Tenor to be exact, we not only play rhythm but we twirl (flourish) the sticks (mallets) using intricate (or not) movements. Some bands drums are several different sizes and are tuned to compliment each other. The first...
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    Proud of my girls

    WOW!!! Shiney trophies and braggin' rights nuthin better at that age. Congratulations, a fine looking group you have there. My nieces and 2 cousins were in cheer here in south NJ and went to Disney, very exciting and very physical I don't care what the some say.