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    concrete around pool lighter from being under winter cover - pics

    Anyone ever experience this? The lighter portion around the pool was that under the winter cover. This was after the 2nd winter the pool has seen. We are hoping to fix since it's rather unsightly. Tried 3000PSI pressure washer with very minor improvement. Cover has been off for over a week now...
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    Storing chlorine in deck box outside?

    Hey guys- any issue with storing chlorine in deck box outside? The box should keep most all water out and the chlorine pucks and shock bags are all in buckets. It might get toasty in there. Thanks!
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    gap behind liner around top of inground?

    Hey guys, Pool builder just finished our pool - wend for first swim yesterday! Question - is it normal to have a gap behind the liner at the top above the water line? below waterline liner is flat against steel walls - but above - especially as you get nearer to the liner track - you can...
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    Stainless steel cover lifter?

    Anyone know a place to get a stainless cover lifter? I found a couple but they are overseas and won't ship to US. I was going to get the "rock it" lifter off Amazon but I'm afraid after a short time it will rust and mess up cover and stain cement. I'm a new spa owner so please share your...
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    Dolphin Premier vs Maytronic M500 - whats the diff?

    Hey Guys, Can someone explain the difference between the Dolphin Premier robot vs the Maytronics M500? I see they both are made by Maytronics but the Premier does not seem to appear on the Maytronics website - although the M500 is on there with the Dolphin logo. You can't seem to get the M500...
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    Outside breaker box to equipment pad diststance required?

    Hey guys - county inspector was on site today. Our electrician placed breaker box directly behind equipment pad attached to our siding (about 2' from equipment). Inspection failed because of this. I did not get a chance to talk to the inspector. Anyone have idea why box can't be behind pad...
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    Vinyl pool concrete coping price = ?

    Hey guys - we are looking to get concrete coping for our 18x44 pool - it is just plain concrete no pattern or anything... total length around the pool is about 130 ft. The concrete contractor estimates $2500 for just the coping. That is $19-20/ft coping - is this decent price? He says price...
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    Landscape lighting transformer - SPA RATED - low wattage option?

    Hey guys, We are installing landscape lighting soon around the pool- approx 5-6' from water... only problem we have is finding a transformer setup with timer and photo eye (or astro timer) that is 12VAC, spa rated, and low wattage. The lighting manufacturer also requests transformer have...
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    Pool sound system - advice before I pull the trigger

    Hey guys, Here is what I am going with so far for pool audio system. We plan on using the WiFi capability of the receiver to control Pandora and other music apps with our phones. For those that know a bit about outdoor audio - will this setup be a disappointment in some way? I do like my music...
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    Price diff between fiberglass/acrylic sit-n-step vs liner over steel steps

    Hey Guys, Pool builder says there is big price difference between fiberglass/acrylic sit-n-step that comes with their normal package and liner over steel step option... I just don't understand how making the liner a little different and buying steel steps is that much different in price than...
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    Cantilever concrete coping vs standard aluminum

    Hey guys, Any downside to cantilever concrete coping? Saw a 15 or so year old pool today with white aluminum coping that looked pretty shabby and now thinking about upgrade. Seems like good idea since we hope to stick with regular concrete for the rest of the deck. Our pool will be 18x44...
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    Hayward Colorlogic and diving board question

    Hey Guys, We are getting closer to construction time and have some questions. Pool builder suggests the 6' diving board that comes standard with their package. It is a 6' Interfab Duro-beam with the La Mesa base. I wonder if this board will be super stiff? I do want it to be a little springy so...
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    "Hybrid pool" (fiberglass walls with cement bottom) - anyone know about these?

    "Hybrid pool" (fiberglass walls with cement bottom) - anyone know about these? Hey everyone, We were considering polymer wall inground with vinyl liner. However another option is getting thrown in the mix from Family Fun Pools who does a hybrid pool with fiberglass sides and cement bottom...
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    Recommendations for Northeast Ohio pool builder

    We are around Canton/Akron area. Trying to find a few reputable pool builders to get quotes for vinyl in-ground pool. So far I found Classic Pools on google search. We got a flier in the mail for an American Pools and Fountains Anyone have any feedback on these two? or any other suggestions...