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    Pool automation - System update question

    I have a pool that is about 11 years old and I would like to update the automation side of things. I do not even know what I have, lol, but I will post pictures at the bottom of the post. I know my system is all Jandy. I have the Handy PDA remote, a variable speed pump, a CS200 filter...
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    Somewhat lost and hitting a wall, need some help.

    Hi guys, I have been a member for a few years and have been maintaining my pool for over 10 years with no problems until now. Long story short, left for a summer vacation to Canada and my wife broke her arm (humerus) while mountain biking. A two week vacation turned into 4 weeks away from home...
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    LED pool and spa light recommendation

    I've had my pool built in 2012 and at the time the pool builder installed (2) Jandy pool lights and (1) spa light. These are 12v and have 100' cords plus LED. These lights lasted just over a year and they started failing. The light color would vary and become weak and they just did not look ok...
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    Pool test numbers - Need some advise

    I have just started using the pool this month and the water seems to be extremely cloudy + I can see some algae (very minor) forming on a shallow part (6-8" deep). Every time I brush the algae, it reapears. Its also worth noting that we had a LOT of rain lately. Data: Pool 23000 gallons in...
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    Whats the reasoning behind brushing after new plaster?

    We have a new pool, its about 5 weeks old. The builder took care of it for the first three weeks, and had the pump running 24/7. When he turned it over to me he said that its very important I brush the walls/floors as much as I can, whats the reasoning behind this?? The pump runs 10 hours/day...
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    Trying to balance new pool - What should I do first???

    West Palm Beach, Florida Pool size: 23k gallons Filter: Cartridge 200 sqft - Design flow rate 100 GPM Inground plaster pool (Gunite) 2HP pump Jandy 1400 SWG set at 70% salt production rate Pool finished on 5/28/11 - SWG system running since 6/26/11 water looks crystal clear to me. Test...
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    New in ground pool build in WPB, Florida.

    Hi everyone. We have been going back and forth for about a year talking to pool builders and finally this past March we signed with Van Kirk and Sons here in South Florida. The pool is already built, took between 5 and 7 weeks, probably less if the fence company had finished on time. Here are...
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    Best robot for ~$1000???

    I been reading about these cleaners, but cannot decide on which to get. So far I have seen that the Polaris 9300 has quite a few followers. I also have a friend that has the Nitro wall climber and says its not too bad, like this one...