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Thanks for responding! We would be very interested in this but most of the contractors are recommending tearing up the existing exposed aggregate and that would be very costly and a huge mess. I didn't think you could lay travertine over exposed aggregate, you would have to grind down a...

Hi everyone, we are getting quotes to remodel our pool. We are in DFW and got hit by the freeze. Insurance denied everything so we are coming out of our pocket, but at least our pool was somewhat in need for an update anyway. We have a lot of older exposed aggregate decking. Foolishly last...

Thanks for the reply guys. I actually have to fill the water every 4-5 days in the winter. Not as bad but definitely do notice the water loss in the winter too. The most I can go without filling the pool is 5 days in the dead of winter. I'm not really good at noticing water seepage but there...

Hey guys, I have a gunite pool that was inherited when we bought the house. Been in the house for about 2 years, now I'm having to fill the water about ever 2 days. Maybe 1/2 " drop in the water line every 2-3 days. I've done the bucket test and It's not evaporation. Seems like it leaks more...

Hi guys, I know its an old thread, but I'm in Dallas. It gets to about 20-30F degrees, once in a while. Do I have to worry about removing the probes and draining and all that? Or can I just leave the intellichem as is during our more mild winters?

Sorry to bring up such a old thread, but I'm also in Dallas. Just installed the IntelliChem. Do you guys take out the probes and all that jazz if your not really shutting down the pool? Does the PH probe still function in colder temps? Do you still run the pump when its not freezing temps? Can...

Oh man, I just had someone install new pentair 5g intellibrite 120 v pool and spa color led lights. Looks great, pool light is perfect, BUT spa light is flikering!!!! Previous light was perfect with no flickering, so it shouldn't be the installation, right? I bought the light at sunplay. Do...

Thanks for the quick reply Jim. I don't need a "official" pentair install guy. Anyone who will give me a invoice showing they installed it with some type of official looking invoice is all I need. Most importantly they know how to install it! I'm bummed about the light. My current light throws...

Thanks Jim! Can you believe its been a year already and still no Intellicenter! OK, I might get the IC60 easytouch kit. I have to find the model # for the one that comes with the valves. I do think your right that the off brand automation systems can't control the IntelliFlo or the salt...

Hi guys, I'm again trying to upgrade to automation this year. I asked the same question last year and I was advised to return my EasyTouch (that I already bought and cost me $100 to return) since the IntelliCenter was coming out "ANY DAY NOW" and I would be installing out dated hardware that...

Any Update on the IntelliCenter? I was dumb enough to actually buy a EasyTouch system last year, but after a bunch of TFP guys told me that the "newest and best" Intellicenter was going to come out any day after I bought my EasyTouch I spent a $100 to RETURN it hoping I could buy the...

Cra*pola, lol, I just got mine delivered today. Oh well, lost $75 I guess. Not terrible, but if I waited another month the bottom of my pool would look bad.

Roger that, I'm buying the new one from Marina today! Thanks!

I'm looking to buy the M400 from Marina Pool, Spa, and Patio as well. It seems it comes with a caddy and is the 2018 model. Price is the lowest I've found. Poolpartz has the refurbished 2017 models without a caddy for the same price as Marina new. I think I'm just going to order one today. I...

Thanks! I Just talked with the guys at poolpartz.com. Great knowledgeable people! They have a refurb M400 for $999. What do you think? Its 2017 model. Is it worth it? Anything the new models have that I will miss not having?

Hi guys, my Zodiac just died. The black tracks kept slipping over and over and then finally the clamp that holds the tube together just broke apart. I was meaning to eventually upgrade to a dolphin. Is that the best robot out there? Which models do you guys suggest for a 25,000 gal inground? I...

Thanks Dave, I think i'm going to leave it as is for now. I have to budget for a new vacuum / dolphin / robot thing and also I just found out there is a suction leak in my pipes somewhere. So I'm going to worry about those things first. I can't believe I was chasing the black algae tail for a...

I think you are correct Dave! I did pour muriatic acid over some stains on my steps (only area I could directly pour the acid on where there were stains and it clouded up right away and the stains did get much better. What do I do for calcium build up? Pumice stone? But the entire walls are...

Recent pictures in the sun. Looks a lot better in the sun, but in the shade the walls look terrible. Hi guys, Thanks for the advice. I'm losing some steam here though. Been scrubbing about once a day and maintaining SLAM FC for about a week and a half. The sides of the walls are very...

I did none of this, lol. I did it at night with a cold sample. I will repeat tomorrow in the daytime. Thanks!

Thanks for the info guys! OK, NO MORE random advice from people who think they know something. Here are my Results from yesterday: CYA: 30 (I'm not sure why its so low) This is AFTER the 6 lbs of dichlor shock FC: 28 (again, after the 6 lbs of shock) CC: Zero to 1 TA: 30 (is this a reason...

Thanks guys! My neighbor told me to add the shock packets - I added 6 lbs yesterday of dichlor! Sheeesh. Should have read the replies first. :brickwall::brickwall: I'm going to re run my CYA now. It must be super high? Do I have to drain half the water to get my CYA down, then start the...

Hi Guys, I think I have black algae?? I didn't maintain my FC level over the winter time. I have a leaf cover and when I opened the pool this past weekend, I have black streaks / dots all over the sides of the pool. I believe its a plaster pool. I've been reading and it seems very very...

I'm only seeing the "EASY POUR" Bleach for $2.43 What %age of sodium hypocl is easy pour?