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  1. mcba2020

    Recommendations for deck staining and maintenance.

    I am also located in Ontario and after several times of staining and then sanding after the stain failed and peeled, I decided to use Cutek Extreme. It is a penetrating oil and just fades, rather than peels so it is easy to reapply without the sanding or stripping. It is pricey, but worth the...
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    We Have a Winner! TFP Pool of the Month (June 2023); Theme - Water Clarity

    Beautiful morning in Ontario, Canada. Robot (Bubbles) getting 'er dun in the shallow end (3.5 ft deep) Going to be a hot 32C (90F) today 🥵. What's that on the stairs? Trouble Free Clear! Happy Wednesday everyone ! :cheers:
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    Any recommendations for magnetic LED packs?

    Yeah you're right, these are a bit pricey. The tech is simple but I think we're paying the "pool" tax on these 😡. I added them when I built my pool and didn't want to go down the rabbit hole of replacing lights every few years so I kinda bit the bullet and hoping to get some long term use out...
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    Any recommendations for magnetic LED packs?

    https://www.troublefreepool.com/threads/pool-lighting-options.248849/
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    Pool and Spa Light Replacement Options

    Thread 'Solar pool light' Solar pool light https://ledecsun.com/en/ Solar option maybe worth a read. Can also search the forums for Ledec Sun.
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    Solar pool light

    Any improvement on the lights lasting longer?
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    Solar pool light

    The key is to have them exposed to direct sunlight,. Having them in the shade will reduce the amount of light they will produce, and try not to have them too deep in the water. I have my lights installed approx 3" below surface.
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    DIY Gas Line

    Would you consider a heat pump?
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    Solar pool light

    They are easily removable. Just a firm pull to take them off as the magnets are strong. Keep the original packaging as the light stores safely in it and it also comes with a metal button you place on the back of the light to deactivate when not in use.
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    Solar pool light

    No, unfortunately these cannot be turned OFF. They turn on automatically at dusk and turn off when the solar charge depletes. They charge again in the sun during the day and then the cycle repeats.
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    Solar pool light

    I have vinyl inground with steel walls using 2 of these, on my second year and they work amazing. The magnet is strong and the light stays solidly in place with no issues ....even when my robot is scrubbing the waterline! I agree, these to me seem just as bright as electrical pool lights and...
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    Pro's and Con's solar pool cover

    Before we built our pool we understood that we would need a solar cover to retain heat in the spring and fall and cooler summer nights. My main concerns were the same as some of you mentioned (ugly roller, a pain to roll and unroll ect). So we decided to go with a ClearDeck Systems below deck...
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    Recommendation for lighting

    https://www.troublefreepool.com/threads/pool-lighting-options.248849 Have a read on this thread. A possible solution that may work for you.
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    Advice on opening salt water pool (like what test kit?)

    I am in Ontario Canada also, and aquiring a TF Pro Salt was easy. (get the XL option...better value in my opinion) Follow the directions in this previous thread about shipping TF kits to Canada...
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    What's your robot's name?

    This is Bubbles. Did a good opening clean.
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    Pool lighting options

    The lights come in 2 mounting options....built in magnets for steel wall vinyl liner pools or adhesive for pools other than steel wall. The lights have strong magnets that allow you "stick" them to the walls and remove them without damaging the liner. Easy to put on, remove, and adjust without...
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    Pool lighting options

    Pulled them out tonight, lit up nice and bright as expected. Can't wait to drop them in the pool in a few weeks!
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    Pool lighting options

    Had them in one season, no issues. They're in the box in storage, I'll check on them tonight and report back.
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    Pool lighting options

    I have two solar lights from LedecSun. https://ledecsun.com/en/ They are plenty bright but are a bit pricey at $250 each. They come 2 color options, white or deep blue. I attached a pic of my pool at night (deep blue).
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