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    Intex Robot getting stuck in corner

    Im looking for some suggestions on keeping Intex robot from getting stuck like Austin Powers between my pool wall and Confer 7200 pool ladder. Last year I tried to zip tie 1 1/2" PVC 45 degree off the base of ladder but the robot eventually jumps the PVC.
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    High CYA - how much to drain

    This may be a silly question, so I apologize if it seems elementary: I have CYA of 90. I've confirmed this with 5 tests on different days. I screwed up with sanitizer when I opened the pool. To ball park the drain amount, is it simply a solution %? To drop from CYA of 90 down to CYA of 45, do I...
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    Help cool my pool (90F+ water temps)

    Im in south Louisiana. Daytime temps are mid to upper 90s and 50-60% humidity. Nightime is low 80s and 90%+ humidity. Pool is 15x48 Intex so on the small size and direct sun from 8am until 4pm. Pump size is not an issue, 2600gph. I have hooked up a DIY PVC fountain but I cant get below 87 deg...
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    Intex Hard Plumb - Air Jet Valve

    Im almost completely finished with Intex sand pump and filter hard plumb. My two pool outlets (to pump) are Hayward SP1023 fittings. My one pool inlet (from pump) is currently the Intex threaded with eyeball jet. It has an air jet valve which all I can tell is an aerator for the jet. Im...
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    Pump too big?

    Complete newbie here. I will be setting up a Intex Prism 14'x48". I hit the sale on the Intex Sand Pump. I accidentally got the SF60110-2 (16") rated at 3000gph with maximum system rate of 2450gph. I do plan on using a robot vacuum. Is this large pump going to be a problem for me?