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    My OmniHub could be cooked...

    I’ve been having some issues with my OmniHub. A couple of times each summer, the pump shuts off by itself. Everything was running fine until yesterday. I shut down to backwash and found the pump basket packed full of leaves. After emptying it, I restarted the pump. This morning, I noticed the...
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    The County is forcing me to move my pool equipment..

    Our pool was built in 2018 and was documented in a thread here. At the sales meeting we agreed on the pad being next to the shed. Fast forward 8 months to the dig and the foreman says it cant go by the shed, it needs to go by the edge of the pool deck. We agreed that it would go down by the...
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    Hayward VS Omni Automation Update

    Hey all- Thought I would share for those who either have, or are considering the VS OMNI automation system. Essentially it was/ is a scaled down version that will control lights, heater, pump and actuators. It would control up to 2 relays. Last year, it fit my needs so I went with it...
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    Slippery Steps!!

    Hey all- enjoying the pool this summer nownthst is actually acting like summer in Ohio! My issue is the vinyl over steps in our pool They are slicker than snail snot... I busted my arse, and so have two other people. I think my pool handle needs some re-alignment. Does anyone make...
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    Issues with water testing and Algae

    Hi, A few (thousand) questions- We installed our pool late last fall. Water was clear when PB closed it. PB opened last Thursday to this They put in start up kit, and I fed it 10lb of Sodium bicarbonate from Leslie’s to raise TA. They said the CYA is 20. So I have been trying to keep...
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    Which security camera to choose?

    Hi all, We recently finished our pool and added a freestanding spa. My wife and I are looking for suggestions on a security camera. If we are outside in the hot tub, we want to see/hear if something is wrong with our kids asleep upstairs. They are 8&9, but would get freaked out if they...
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    Advice on deck drains

    Hey all- I’m in the middle of a build that’s round third and heading for home. Concrete is happening whenever it quits raining this week- time for final decisions. We got a lot of rain last few days and my mind turns toward deck drains. We are going to have an upper and lower patio. I...
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    First time testing.

    Hello, First time testing using the TF 100 set. My pool has had water in it for almost 2’weeks. Pump /sand filter has been running for about a week. The PB told me to put in a gallon of 12.5% shock on Labor Day. The PB superintendent put in 2 gallons earlier this week. We have been...
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    Retrieving a pool cleaner

    Hello- I have a new M400 I have only used once. The cleaner has clogged up with leaves a couple times and I need to retrieve from the bottom. I have been using the app to drive it to the shallow end, but it’s a bit of a PITA. How do you all retrieve your robots? I know that pulling on the...
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    Too big / too small

    Has anyone gone up in size at the last minute on a vinyl liner pool ? Is it even possible? We went swimming in an 18x32 this weekend and it got me thinking to go larger. 18 just didnt seem wide. Plus, my wife wants to swim laps. We are this deep into it, so may as well make a little more...
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    Hot tub recommendations

    Hello- I am looking for suggestions on a freestanding hot tub. Are there any brands to look for or to stay away from ? I know next to nothing about brands, what makes a good spa, etc. I assume a dealer is best b/c of parts availability. Our intended use is recreational . Drinks, friends...
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    Newbie Intro and Possible build-Cincinnati Ohio

    Hello all, My name is Todd Brock. I live in Cincinnati Ohio. I am looking at having a pool installed for the 2018 season. I have learned quite a bit on this website in the week and a half that I have been looking. I have also found that it appears that you do not just call the pool company...