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  1. cowboycasey

    Call me paranoid: do I have to worry about hydrogen build up under the solar cover?

    My SWG has been running under my cover for the last month and the past 5 years during spring and fall.. Nothing to worry about :)
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    Buying a new cartridge filter

    I have a 15k pool and I can go a year without cleaning my Pentair Clean and clear plus 320.. It really is a great filter and I second the 3 way jandy valve between the pump and filter.. :) https://www.polytecpools.com/
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    New Pool in the blazing sun

    Welcome to TFP :) Happy you found us...
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    PB forgot to get bond inspection from the township

    There are many things to do for bonding and only 1 part is the wire... https://www.troublefreepool.com/wiki/index.php?title=Electrical_Bonding
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    Hello from South Texas

    Welcome to TFP :)
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    Aquasport 52 supplier and backfill

    You are very welcome, now you have to start a build thread so everyone can follow you and help if needed :) https://www.troublefreepool.com/forums/under-construction.10/
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    Pool installed in 1988, would you replace?

    They are probably jam packed with work as is every business out there right now.. with less people working and more people buying things they are just behind in everything... call around and get 5 quotes for the same exact pool that you want and hopefully you get back 2 or 3... :)
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    Why no warrenty for soft sided pools heater?

    Welcome to TFP :) The short answer that they are not stating is because of bonding and grounding.. All Intex style pools do not require a bonding structure on them because of the type of pumps they use... Take this electrical connection manual for the aquacal heat pump...
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    Early stages Algae bloom

    I have a SWG and keep my FC at 7 to 8 at all times and my CYA is at 80... With your CYA at 60 it can be harder on your SWG/FC and the FC can dip lower.. I would bring your CYA to 80 and keep FC at 7 to 8 and you should be great... I had the same exact thing happen 2 times with my pool, both...
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    Pump and filter upgrade

    That is some NICE equipment you got there, your going to LOVE that filter, mine has been trouble free for 8 years now... :)
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    Aquasport 52 supplier and backfill

    That is correct, no dirt as backfill :) I promise it made sense when I was typing it.. :laughblue:
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    Spa grout line leaking

    The great thing is tile is a perfect DIY project.. You see the times it takes to do tile and it really is easy doing a little at a time.. About the only problem being the spa would have to be empty the whole time you are doing the project.. :)
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    iAqualink and auto pump on after power outage?

    I would set 2 to 4 schedules.. 9 am and 9 pm or do 4 and every 6 hours it will turn on :)
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    Polaris P965iQ repair

    Welcome to TFP :) As you have seen not many on TFP have that model.. Have you contacted Polaris and asked what error 10 is? How old is it?
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    Small heat pump for 20K pool in Bay Area?

    Aquacal are the gold standard for pool heat pumps... There 55 also pulls 2700 watts/2.7kw but they require a bigger 30 amp fuse saying the heater can pull up to 22.6 amps probably on start up... I would say you really need to go to a 30 amp fuse with wire to handle that size load...
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    Aquasport 52 supplier and backfill

    Welcome to TFP :) Very interesting, I have not seen that pool before and did not know you could bury it completely, nice... You will want to use 57 stone to backfill once the pool is full of water.. That will allow you to pour concrete within a few days... :) Do not use dirt backfill...
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    Cleaning Awning above pool

    I put a cup of dawn dish soap in my 15k gallon pool every spring and fall to kill water bugs.. A little soap in the water will not hurt anything and may help.. :)
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    Small heat pump for 20K pool in Bay Area?

    From the manual it needs a 240v connection.. You would need to run its own 240V 20 amp circuit.. It will be using 2750 watts, 14 amps and a 240v 20 amp breaker can supply up to 4800 watts so you will be good to go.. :)
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    Robot cleaner with beach entry pool?

    Are any of you near a dealer that you can try robots? If so try one and see if it works.. :) @Gladius Nova There is one really close to you Dolphin Pool Cleaners Stores: Pinch A Penny Pool Patio Spa | Maytronics @el duderino There are 3 in Auston area Dolphin Robotic Pool Cleaners for Sale...
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    Main Pump Not Turning On

    Sounds like they are trying to get you to pay for getting there systems fixed for free...
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    WaterCo Baker Hydro Skimmer Weir question

    I am not sure.. If it is free shipping buy one and see if it works, if it does buy the other.. If it does not send it back :)
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    Sand Filter, Can It Be Too Big?

    The TR100 is a great sand filter.. I convinced my friend with a pool about your size to get one and he LOVES the TR100.. It is a beast and you can go longer without backwashing.. You can also add some gravel in the bottom and then sand over it.. The nice thing with living in Florida is you...
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    CYA / Acid Demand relationship

    Going from using pucks to SWG is where most people see themselves adding way more MA.. That is because pucks are very acidic and drop the PH and TA all the time... When you go to the SWG you no longer have that constant drop in TA and PH so you have to keep adding MA... With a lower TA and a...
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    Water temperature measuring options

    You can use a weather station with a remote temp sensor, I have this one and it works GREAT.. :) https://ambientweather.com/amws2902.html
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  29. cowboycasey

    Skimmer Weir - DIY foam repair

    Nicely done, so many uses for pool noodles :)
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    Robot for vinyl

    Almost any of them will work just fine.. I have an M600 in my Intex Vinyl pool and it works great.. Really the S200 is a great little machine that does it all.. :) Give Marina pool and spa a call or email them and they can give you a great price and ship it to you fast.. Robotic Pool...