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Considering adding a pool heater (natural gas). I have two pool company quotes, both were helpful and prices are fairly comparable but looking for opinions on the heaters themselves. RayPak 206A - Vs StraRite Max-E-Therm (Both the same size, 200,000BTU). Thoughts welcome!

Hello all, I gained a pool when I bought the house and have mostly been DIY for the last 2 years. Pool temp after opening is 64degrees and we have little kids who are desperate to swim but its just too cold for an enjoyable experience. I've been contacting some pool companies for heater...

Hey all, I have an old Sylvan DE filter(approx 30 years old) but it seems to work just fine after I replaced the filter grids last year. One thing I noticed is the DE instructions reference 10 coffee cups which I think is less than a 1lb. I just picked up a 1lb de scoop so want to make sure...

I've successfully cleaned a green swamp into crystal clear water (bought the house, pool wasn't closed properly). Previous owner stopped by and told us this is the clearest he has seen the water in many many years so I'm winning this battle. My final conundrum.... the water is perfectly clear...

So here's where I'm at - rough start to pool ownership! I drained 3/4 of the water do dilute the extreme hardness rating (this was in progress when i first posted) as well a clear a lot of heavy branches etc from the pool. The filter is running and I've added shock as well as bleach and...

Hello all, Great forum, have been reading for over a week or so and learned a lot. We're closing on a house that has 25 or so year old pool, kidney shape, 18000 gallons. Generally in good condition (I'm surprised for it's age) but was not closed correctly last year. Im looking at new...