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  1. lf-pool

    Replace Intermatic Control Panel - Electrical Questions

    Hello, I'm looking to replace my Intermatic Control panel with a slightly different model Intermatic control panel. I chose to use a single timer since I removed a booster pump. I want to make several changes in the process and created a couple of diagrams to help illustrate. If the...
  2. lf-pool

    Grout - how long to wait before filling water

    Hello, I have replaced all my waterline tile in my spa. I have the 1x1" glass mosaic tiles mounted with thinset and ready to grout. I wanted to take a poll and see how long you would wait after grouting before filling the so with water.
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    Raised Spa/Jacuzzi - cracked tile line repair

    Hello, I have a crack around my spa/jacuzzi. I ripped off the waterline tile, cut a 2" band, and a secondary 3/8" band on the crack itself. I stuffed Quikrete hydraulic cement in the secondary band. However I still need to fill the primary band. It's 2" high and 1.5" deep. I have about 15'...
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    Replaster - Rebar Exposed in Gunite

    Hello, I have a 2" rebar exposed in the gunite. I want to make sure the GC properly seals that before they replaster. Is hydraulic cement the best material to use? And how much should I use to prevent future rust stains from bleeding through the new plaster? Thanks.
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    Pool Re-Plaster - Tile Inlay on Steps

    We have our pool stripped down to the gunite. Originally, I was told that the tile inlay on the steps would be done by the plaster sub-contractors, but to my surprise, the tile installers put down what appears to be 1" thick mortar and laid the tiles on top of that. I'm guessing they want the...
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    Hayward SP3400VSP / Intermatic T30401R Timer

    We are going through a pool remodel. We recently had a plumber install our Hayward VSP to the Intermatic timer. I thought since the Hayward had a it's own timer that there was no need to connect it to the timer, but that's what he did without really explaining it. The thing i found odd was...
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    PVC Drain and Water Fill

    Hello, :bounce::bounce::bounce: After reading this site for a year, buying the CYA kit, TF-100 kit, it feels crazy that this is my first post! I'm having my pool rebuilt and I have a question on my 1" drain and 3/4" water fill pvc pipes. Prior the PVC would be almost flush with the tile...
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    Repairing Concrete near the skimmer

    I've noticed pieces of rebar falling near the skimmer entrance. When I look right under the coping near the skimmer entrance, I notice that what appears to be concrete has been falling away and the rebar is rusted. I'm looking to repair this myself. I'm guessing I need to pull the coping...