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    Best product to use for grout repair!

    What is best product to use for cracks in grout between bottom of coping & top of tile? (above water line) I found sanded & unsanded grout in tubes for bathroom repair but it is not recommended for exterior use. Tried caulk but it doesn't last. We live in Pennsylvania so we get freezing &...
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    Do you really need to fill gap between the concrete & coping

    We were told to fill the gap with some kind of caulking (after 2 years). We have to pull out the plastic filler material first & then seal the gap around the pool. I don't mind it being open. Will it cause repair problems if we don't seal it ... Water seaping under & cracking due to freezing...
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    Love skimmer socks.

    They trap so much more junk than the filter baskets. Don't have to backwash filter as much. They're also called debris shields & you can buy them from Leslie's.
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    Solar Cover Warranty - good customer service.

    Just wanted to comment on good customer service. My diamond clear solar cover started to fall apart after 2 seasons (our Penna season is only about 3 mons.). Contacted Leisure Living, www.poolsupplies.com, where I purchased cover and they are replacing for free. I only have to pay shipping...
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    Solar Panel Installation

    Just researching solar panels. Don't know anything about them. Is it easy to install solar panels yourself or do you need a plumber, electrician etc? How do you attach pipes to current system? We would not mount panels on our roof. Can you mount them against a fence? We live in central...
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    Purifiber instead of DE

    Any of you poolies use Purifiber instead of DE? I was told to use it because it is more environmentally friendly. Do you know where I can buy it on-line? None of the pool companies in my area carry it.
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    SWCG and Nature 2 Mineral Purifier - do I need both?

    I have a Jandy Aquapure SWCG & a Nature 2 Purifier on my pool. Do I need the Nature 2? Can I just take out the mineral catridge? The pool was installed last year so I am a pool novice. I don't want to mess anything up!