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    Antifreeze

    I'm not sure if the volume of antifreeze that was poured into the pipes at closing is even worth a second thought, but I'll be opening myself for the first time soon, and am just thinking that I really don't want this stuff to go through the sand filter at all. I used a total of 3 gallons, so it...
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    Dolphin fuse replacement?

    We had a lightning strike very close to our home the other day. Only a few small electronic items were fried by the resulting power surge, but unfortunately one of them was our Dolphin. Being the curious person I am, I opened the power supply and located the small fuse that is "hard wired" onto...
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    Hairnets for skimmers

    I've checked Amazon for hairnets to help my filtration. There are many listed, so I'm just wondering which one is the hairnet of choice for this use?
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    I thought this was just dirt...

    And it may just be, but I’m seeking help from the pros here. Thus is is a brand new build pool, just started using it last weekend. Wednesday night, we had a nasty storm that blew a lot of dirt and debris into the pool. (Still just dirt beyond the pool deck. I’m waiting for my fence to be...
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    VS Pump programming

    For those who have a VS Pump, at what speeds and durations do you have your pump programmed to run? Can you offer any considerations or make any recommendations to a new pool owner beyond the basic info the PB provided?
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    TF100 CYA test

    I have a brand new pool that is just opened today. After having lurked in this forum for several months and developing an obsession to have the most sparkling clean pool ever, I thought that I was totally prepared for this day. The PB got us started off early this afternoon by testing with...
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    Construction starting late March-Columbus, OH

    Hello all! I've enjoyed lurking here since we decided to "take the plunge." Plans are not anywhere near final, but it looks like construction may start late March. I'd love to hear some input based on your collective experiences on topics like pool covers, cleaners, and other equipment that we...