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    DIY Solar Heater Build

    Hey All, I know this forum likes build threads -- so here's mine! My pool is just about 90% shade, so it's not very warm despite being in GA. For instance, I'm only 82deg. At this temperature the kiddos start turning a little blue. Through CL, I scored 6 4x12 FAFCO solar panels and a bunch...
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    GL-235 Solar Controller

    I just picked up 6 4x12 FAFCO panels. So I am in the process of plumbing it all up. I'm looking at the GL-235, I have a Hayward Aqua-Rite already and figured staying in the same "family" would be benefial in the long run. I intend on getting a secondary relay to turn my 2 Speed Panel to high...
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    Jet sucking instead of blow

    Creating separate threads for my separate issues, hopefully that's kosher. I have a small spa, 175gal. I have 3 jets that are sucking water instead of blowing water. Found this out when my tub got fresh with me and left me a sizable hickey on my back. The suction is lesser when I have air...
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    SPA and Chlorine

    Hey all! I have a small spa, 175gal on a ChlorMaker drop in SWG. Something is eating through all my FC, here's my latest test numbers. FC: 22 CC: 5 PH: 7.6 TA: 100 CH: 250 CYA: 80 Salt: 1800 (System has low salt needs) Bor: 50 I started SLAMing a few days ago, but due to work I haven't been...
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    Switched to SWG, Couple questions.

    I've been a lurker for a while and understand the basic of water chemistry. I'm not expert by any means, but I get the big points. I have a FAS/DPD, of course; Taylor 2006, so all my test results are from that*. I just finished SLAMing my pool for open, and everything blued up and looking...