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  1. NEBackYard

    Non-jet return?

    My pool is under construction and there are two fixtures I cannot identify. There are two skimmers, two return jets, and two diffusers? non-jet returns? that I don't recognize from other pools I've been in. What are these? If they are returns, how do they differ from jets? Are there pros/cons...
  2. NEBackYard

    Missing Hayward T-CELL-15 SWCG model number from Account Details dropdown

    My SWCG is not listed in the "Account Details - SWGC Type" dropdown
  3. NEBackYard

    IG Pool Backfill - What material did you use?

    What type of pool walls do you have? How long ago was your pool built? What did you backfill the pool walls with? (Excavated dirt, fill dirt, gravel, etc) What pool deck material did you use? (Pavers, concrete, etc) What did you do to compact soil? (Wait 6 weeks, plate compactor, nothing, etc)...
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    How to close pool with water temp below 60F if SWCG stops operating at 65?

    Our pool is being installed during august, so its going to be closed relatively soon. How do people with SWCG keep their pool sanitized between 65 and 60 degrees? (Assuming the SWGC stops operation below 65)
  5. NEBackYard

    Equipment Identification help (PL-PLUS, T-CELL-15-PLUS, TCLK-15-PLUS)

    My pool builder sent me the following image of the swg/automation he is planning on using for my pool. Unfortunately I can't find manuals that list the exact models in the image. Can someone explain what models/manuals correspond to what my pb sent?
  6. NEBackYard

    Pool Chemistry explanation? (Warning, nerd sniping)

    In August I am having a pool put in, and I'm interested in trying to learn the fundamentals behind pool chemistry. I've been reading online about weak acids, buffers, and ions, and it sounds vaguely familiar from my college chemistry classes 10 years ago, but I'm hoping you smart pool people can...
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    Ideal step dimensions for 4' shallow end with bench

    If you have a 4' shallow end and steps: How many steps do you have, and what is the height of each step? What is the depth from your pool deck to the waterline? Is the 2nd step comfortable to use a bench? Can you comfortably reach for drinks on the pool deck from the 2nd step? We are having a...
  8. NEBackYard

    Build Thread: 18x36 Rectangle Vinyl SW Pool Installation (New England)

    Plans/Permits should be finalized this week, and we should be digging by the end of July! If anyone sees any glaring problems, or things we're overlooking, feel free to chime in! I'd rather know now instead of after the concrete has cured! Decisions we are consciously making: No hot tub (Not...