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    Anyone having issues typing on mobile device?

    Idk if it's me but om my phone lately everytime I miss spell amd press delete to go back it shuts off my typing pop up screen. Never did this before amd it's fine on another forum with same software.
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    I need a cover lifter...suggestions?

    I'm new to hot tubs I came home with a nice freebee a few weeks ago. I started setting my spot up over the weekend so planning ahead. Cover that came with it is not gonna cut it and wrong color....changing to grey caninet. Regardless it has no lift assist. I see rollers, swing always...
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    Came home with a hot tub today....

    So I did a favor this morning for a friends friend. New house that has a pool, and all kinds of rigging was done to the pool equipment. Guy tried to DIY and didnt get past cutting the PVC. Long story short I didnt charge him about 400ish in labor and ended up with a few year old hot.springs...
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    DIY solar install complete

    I was planning on doing solar and did my research over the winter. I am limited in roof space I have multi tiered roof line and triangular shape so 4 panels was my max. I ended up moving my kitchen plumbing vent to a new location so I wouldnt have to lose panel size. Originally was going to...
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    pool solar diy pricing

    Im gonna use my smaller south roof for four 4x12 solar panels as its the only real estate I have available anywhere. its close to half my square footage of the pool and I think it will add some heat. I found a source for heliocol at wholesale pricing I can get the panels and all hardware...
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    new DIY poo -l help w pump run times (hayward ecostar) and aquaplus w T15

    I got a thread in under construction but figured you guys here know better. I got pool filled and plumbing done last weekend and started slamming pool I had residual green water that I thermally exchanged w fill water to thin out starting saturday afternoon. yesterday pool was sparkling clear...
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    New in ground diy have water no plumbing

    I just beat the weather last week fighting rains and quickly got vermiculite in and liner set w about 4k gallons in pool. I have no plumbing hooked up til this weekend water is a week old 2moro. Still clear no color yet should I attempt to treat it at all or let it sit another week and deal...
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    About to start plumbing new pool install - vacuum line?

    Ive read alot of ppl on here still use their manual vacs at times, I only have the adapter that goes into skimmer to manual vac with, its easy enuff to add now. Not sure if you need a special vac hose or head to use w the vaclock type fittings or can I adapt the cheap freebee I got with pool...
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    Owner build in NJ DIY steel/vinyl liner

    So i finally got started on my build. I'm on day 4. Day 1 was moving 375 yards of clay garbage soil and cursing it the entire way. I expected to hit water table but I did not which is good but I would have rather had good soil and dealt w the water issue. Day 2 was strictly moving dirt. I...
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    advice on ordering tf100 kit

    ahead of my install im going to order my test kit. going to order the XL version as i will be doing alot upon first water install in new pool. was gonna add an 8oz bottle for the CYA test it says it only has 16 tests in the kit. I will have a SWG do I also order the salt test kit? just want...
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    where do I find coupon codes or slinks for discounts as a supporter?

    did some searching but came up empty. going to order a test kit but saw no links on their site either, and I thought I read somewhere there were discounts on inyo pools or somewhere similar for supporting members. can anyone point me in the right direction. thanks
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    Anybody with sidewall suction instead of main drains?

    Im a contractor about to start on my inground next week (full DIY). Im not doing main drains going to do sidewall suction and have been having a hard time finding the info I need. I know I need VGB compliant covers, and was planning on spacing 3' apart. I have a single 2" line skimmer and...
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    opinions on skimmer/return layout new build

    Starting the dig next week owner-build Im trying to get all the pieces together, 14x30 steel wall kit. Not shown in the pic is the additional suction line, theres no main drains but will put a low suction in just trying to figure out If I need VGA compliant covers and a dual seperated suction...
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    help with hayward omnilogic/prologic

    Im DIYíng my pool in about 2 weeks and Im trying to get last minute items ordered. I have hayward vs pump and filter already, gonna get a raypak heater ordered, and I need to order a SWG. Im around 13k gallons so I think Im gonna get a T15 cell just to be oversized, but I see you can get it...
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    need help w fittings for steel wall vinyl liner pool

    starting my pool in about 2 weeks and getting supplies 2gether. Im not positive but I think this is what I need for my returns Hayward Wall Fitting, Vinyl Wg (sp1408) - INYOPools.com Is that everything including gaskets etc. I already have the threaded eyeballs just need pool side fitting I...
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    New diy pool equip help

    I am self installing a 14x30 steel vinyl lined pool end of next month. I'm happy w what I got and the deal but I am not happy w my pump. I had to take a pump in package deal so I upgraded for 640 to a Hayward ecostar vs pump. Didn't read the reviews online rly and the diff in price came in...
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    Owner build needing help w SWG

    So im in NJ and gonna start on my vinyl liner steel wall pool in March. I was hoping to get the pool dug early Nov. but got delayed w last minute problem w town after already being approved so it got cold too fast to do liner and I played it safe waiting for spring. pool is a 14x30 3.5' to 6'...
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    new pool lighting help

    Hi guys. Im about to order my pool kit (vinyl liner) and theres a few choices in lights. the best one avail is the hayward colorlogic 4.0 I did some reading online and downloaded their install manual and it does not show the setup for a single light. I see a control box for additional 145...
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    owner/build plumbing design need advice *pic*

    Im an owner/build in NJ. getting approval from town board this week digging halloween week. Plumbing hopefully roughed by thanksgiving Ive been doing ALOT of reading Im confused and educated at same time. 14x28 3.5 to 6' pool (its all im allowed by town 15x30 is max). give it a look i was...
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    need water advice on owner build during winter months

    Im starting on my pool in a few weeks, wont have it water ready til around thanksgiving here in NJ. Im breaking ground end of this month and was planning to dig, set walls, pour, and do floor and liner this year and let it sit. I may have time weather wise to do plumbing but may be slow going...
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    Owner build in NJ seeking advice from other Owner builds steel/vinyl

    Hey TFP. I had posted a while back planning on doing a fiberglass pool install. I got some real pricing with delivery costs and its outta my budget. Now going w traditional steel panels vinyl liner and I need some advice. I have had to go thru alot to get approval from town to even put one...
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    DIY pool install looking for equipment advice

    Im installing a 15x32 (might be 14x30) fiberglass pool in about 2 months, trying to get some advice on pool equipment brands, sizes, and plumbing layouts. From what Ive read returns and skimmers are the more the merrier, Im thinking 2 skimmers and 3 returns, pool depth is gonna be 6'. trying...
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    DIY build NJ looking for opinions/advice

    Hello to all, very nice site and layout! Im a contractor in NJ and am embarking down the pool install road......Ive done lots of excavating/plumbing and own a bobcat, very comfortable with the install process. My biggest hurdle so far has been the municipality, Im on a corner lot on a...