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    Where to install SwCG

    I recently purchased the Circupool RJ45 and would love some advice on where to install it. I had originally thought that I would install it on the pipe run you see after my chlorinator that runs along the pad. I would need to raise it up but it would be in the line before it splits to my...
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    Pondering a switch to SWG

    Howdy all from Bryan/College Station Texas. I am pondering making the conversation to a saltwater generator. Is this something I can do myself. I'm fairly handy. I have Hayward pumps, heater etc. Would it be best to go with a Hayward SWG or does it matter? Any advice or recommendations for or...
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    Water spots in plaster

    Howdy all My new build gunite pool has been filled for about 6 weeks. We are trying to track down a leak that our builder cannot find. He is bringing in a leak detection specialist but they were not available until the end of May. In the meantime I'm dealing with a small leak and a wet yard...
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    First Tests as New Pool Owner

    Howdy All, Brand new pool owner here. Pool was built this winter and was filled two weeks ago. I conducted my first set of tests with the TF100 kit. My results: 3-way OTO Test Kit Total Chlorine: 5-10 color range pH: 8.3 Color Range Free Chlorine Test: 3ppm (6 drops x .5) CYA was tricky for me...
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    Pump settings

    Howdy. I'm a new pool owner and trying to learn how to be my own pool tech. My builder installed a Hayward TriStar VS 900 that runs my skimmer and main drain as well as my returns and three bubblers on my sun shelf. My pool is rectangular 30x15 with a deep end at 4.5 feet. I calculate it to be...
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    Howdy!

    Brand new pool owner here. My wife and I have talked about having one built for years and finally pulled the trigger. We are in Bryan Texas. No spa, just a rectangular pool with tiled wall with 3 sheers. 15x30 with a sun shelf. Probably no more than 13,000 gallons. Deep end is only 4.5 ft...