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    Sand filter replacement

    Hello everyone, I am planning to replace an old PacFab 26" Meteor sand filter. My pool is a 33,000 gallon capacity pool. I am considering a new Pentair sand filter and am looking at either the Sand Dollar or the Tagelus model. Is there much difference between the two? Your thoughts on...
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    Pool cover reels

    I see that most cover reels are identified as solar cover reels. Can they be used for other covers, such as blanket type cover or a net cover? I would like add some kind of cover to keep leaves out of the pool and would like to be able to use a reel. But as I said, reels I've seen are labeled...
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    Feedback on Jacuzzi VS pump/motor

    I am looking at upgrading from a typical, old 1hp motor to a VS pump/motor. Pool is an old Sylvan, rectangular, about 33,000 gallons. Our local Leslie's pool store has a Jacuzzi Pro Grade VS. It is rated at 66.6 gpm at high speed and has an FS rating of 1.25. It's priced at $860 plus free...
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    Switching to a VS pump motor

    Hello everyone, First, thanks in advance for any advice. I have an old Sylvan Pool that is about 16' X 36'. It does not have a bottom drain. It has 2 return jets on one side, and 2 other jets in the old step cut-out. There are 2 skimmer lines on the same side as the return jets. I estimate...