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    Water Issues and Floating Liner

    We had two hurricanes come through in the past two years (Irene and Sandy). Both Hurricanes brought a lot of rain. We bought this home in 2011 and have since noticed a floating liner issue. I have had to drain the water out from behind the liner at least 10 times since we move here due to heavy...
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    can I install a 20x40 in a 16x32 pool?

    I may have you take to get a free 20 by 40 pool liner. My pool is 16 by 32. can I install the 20 by 40 pool liner in my 16 by 32 pool? I would think that you can just cut the liner to make it fit, I don't care about the patterns at the top. as always, thank you for your expertise.
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    Leaking Pipe Underground - Need advice on how to fix

    Ok, so I bought this house last year that had owners who did not take care of anything. This included not closing the pool correctly - winterizing. It is a 16x32 average depth of 5 feet (rectangular). I had to replace the pump enclosure, some parts of the swg, pump motor and some pipes near the...
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    Loungers/Cabana

    Does anyone have a building design plan for a poolside lounger cabana? I want to make one and was inspired while i was on vacation. I want to have like two lounger seats with a space or table in btwn the loungers to place drinks or maybe a storage box? The cabana itself wouldn't have to be...
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    Help Identifying pipes to pump

    I have identified all my pipes and their purpose except for one. see attached photo. can someone tell me what turning the valve on this does? besides cutting off all water to the pump?
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    Solar Panel - HELP

    Ok, So I bought this home last year with a pool. It is 16x32 with a salt water generator. I had to replace the pump motor last year and fixed some PVC pipes this year. Also on my agenda is to repair the solar panels on the roof. There appeaed to be a broken or misaligned pipe. Reference photos...
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    Polaris Pool Cleaners... are booster pumps required?

    I am going to buy a polaris vac. From what I read, most require a booster pump. Why is this? I have a 2 spd pump that is .33/2hp. So it operates at 2hp when on high. Do I still need a booster pump? It is a toss up btwn the 280 and 380 - require boosters and 360 which does not require a booster.
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    Mineral Springs SWG 'NO FLOW' light solid

    I have an Mineral Springs (MS10) SWG. We bought the house on foreclosure, and have been fixing stuff every week. The pool was not winterized completely, so we started by fixing all the leaks. The 2 HP motor was shot so we ordered a new one - just installed it today successfully. It is 2 speed...
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    Need Help with New Motor Wiring

    Need Help with Motor Replacement Electrical Wires I am replacing my pool motor. I followed an online tuturial and was able to remove the old motor get the new one on. Now all I have to do it hook the wiring up. But I want to be 110% sure of the hookups. Can someone advise what wires go to what...