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    Programming New Pumps....

    In the tail end of a pool reno and am curious as to how to set up my pump in terms of programming. Have a 32,000 gallon pool and a separate 800 gallon spa (that does empty into the pool) and the PB installed 2 X 3 HP Pentair Intelliflo VSF Variable Speed and Flow Pumps (one for the pool, one as...
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    Test Kit Recommendations....

    With my pool reno coming to a close over the next 6-8 weeks I thought I would start to explore test kits. Just wanted to get recommendations on what to buy. Pool is a 30,000 gallon gunite pool that will be plastered and the spa is a stand alone gunite unit that is 100% tiled (no plaster). The...
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    Any Advice on a pump free pool for a week....

    Our pool reno is starting next Tuesday and in advance of things kicking off our gas line and electrical were disconnected today (was hoping for the disconnect to take place on Friday, but beggars can't be choosers!). So I'm now left with a nice sparkly pool that has no filtration on it until...
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    Help with out of whack pool value readings....

    I seem to be having problems with high Golden readings in the pool. Any suggestions on how to deal with it?? https://youtu.be/m5W8N5B0wMg
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    Pool Reno....

    The great 2018 pool reno starts in about a month. Have the Nest Outdoor cam all set up to catch the finer details of the overhaul. Now that we have signed the contract, can’t wait to get the work started!
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    Feeling a little sheepish.....

    I’m well into my 7th year of pool ownership and to be 100% honest, I had no idea what I was doing before in terms of pool chemistry (it’s all changed this year after joining TFP!). Up to now, it would just take a sample in to the pool store, have them print out a piece of paper with some stuff...
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    Add a pool Sun Deck during reno??

    Continuing our renovation plans for our +45 yr old gunite pool. We are looking at adding "something" to the pool during the reno and haven't exactly nailed down what that is. Recommendations and ideas include: - planters at the end of the pool with a waterfall - waterfall including fire bowls...
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    Gunite Pool Renovation

    Since this is my first time doing a pool reno I thought I would come here for advice on what i should be asking of the contractor (since I honestly have no idea what I should be asking!). Here are the details of the quote - please provide feedback! OPTION A: COPING AND TILE Labor & Materials...
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    Pool Store Water Testing

    Had been learning lots on the site and a common theme has been “test your own water, the pool store wants to sell you chemicals”. I kind of thought I was lucky that I live a 5 minute drive from the pool shop, but may be a believer when looking at the results of the water samples taken in on...
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    Nature 2 Question

    Morning, I have a 45 yr old 30,000 gallon gunite pool that has been a chlorine pool from day 1 with a sand filter. My filter is shot and so I am in the process of switching to a Jandy CV580 filter. The pool store has suggested that I also install a Fusion Nature2 combo chlorinator/mineral...