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    Benefit to using a 20L over a 16L tankless water heater?

    I've been following some of the threads on here using tankless water heaters here Would there be any benefit to using a 20L over a 16L (or lower) as the max BTU rating seems the same (68,000btu) on these units? Thanks!
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    Looking for distance between pool legs of 18' round Coleman

    Wondering if anyone could share the distance between pool legs of 18' round Coleman? I'm building a PVC table tray for a friend and want to know the overall clearance. Looking for two measurements. Distance between top rail and the two connecting Ts Distance between legs
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    DIY PVC fountain

    Thought I'd post the PVC fountain I built to give back and share ideas. Pretty happy with the result. Materials: 10 ft 1.5" PVC pipe 2x 1.5" 45* elbows 2x 1.5" 90* elbows 1x 1.5" Tee 1x 1.5" cap 1x 1.5" to 0.5" Tee 2x 1.5" FIP 1x 1.5 ball valve 1x 0.5 ball valve GAME 4560 40mm to 1 1/2 Inch...
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    Intex Sand Filter - MN Winter

    I've read the winterizing above ground pools post in pool school and it seems there is a basic and common sense process to winterize the filter/pump. Drain all the components, bring tubes and valve inside, leave tank outside. I'm just looking for "real world" confirmations of other people that...
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    Ground prep for Intex Ultra 20' Round. Retaining wall for 6" difference?

    First, thanks so much for everyone posting to this forum. So much information here and has really made me confident about this whole process. I'm currently leveling for our Intex 20' round pool. Using the water level method. I have a 22' circle that I'm digging out, leveling with the low spot in...
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    Intex Ultra XTR 20' Round - Winterize - Minnesota Winters?

    Anyone have experience with leaving their pools up through the winter in this area? MN, WI, SD, ND? I've read posts here but none that specifically state they are in Minnesota.
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    Patching holes on Bestway Helsinki hot tub?

    I have a inflatable Bestway Helsinki hot tub. Our dog freaks out when the bubble jets are on and started biting at the wall of the tub. We now have two punctures on the top of the "frame" with punctures. I have tried everything possible to patch these holes but they never hold. Tried Type B...
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    First time intex pool. Prep advice...

    This summer our family is finally getting an Intex pool. I've set up a few of these for friends and family, but now that I'm doing it for myself I'm getting a little obsessive with the prep work. Reading various forum posts and watching numerous YoutTube vids, I plan to level out at area of my...