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Hoping someone can help me out with this. I know most don't think it's important, but I'm trying to get a decent estimate on the total head for my pool plumbing. I'm looking into whether, or not, it is worth it for me to invest in a variable speed pump for savings on electricity. I've done a...

I've closed my own in ground pool every year since new (4 years). I find the winter cover (the large, solid tarp type) is a pain. So hard to keep wind from getting under it. I've used the long vinyl water bags to secure all edges but they get leaks every year and I'm tired of repairing/...

Hi guys. Thanks to everything I've learned on here, I am usually able to keep my pool crystal clear and running smoothly. However, this year, early in the season, I'm having a huge issue (to me) at the moment. I had the water balanced and crystal clear early on this year but then was not able...

Hi guys...I know the winter closing topics have been discussed at great lengths, so I apologize for bringing this up...but I keep getting different advice depending on what I read and who I ask. I live in New Brunswick, Canada where we have a very long and very cold winter...i.e. a very thick...

Hi guys and gals... I'm opening my pool after the first winter since building the pool last summer. Everything wintered well and I'm pretty much up and running for this season!...Very excited!! I'm having a bit of confusion, however, with my test results. Before starting my SWG, I cleaned...

Hey guys...would love some advice on this issue...I have a raypak 6350ti-E. Brand new this summer and has worked flawlessly the few times it has needed to run. However, the past 2 days, now that I actually need the heat, the compressor keeps shutting off on it's own and only the fan runs. It...

Hi Guys...haven't posted for awhile because everything is going amazingly smooth with our new pool...even though this is my first pool ever. I attribute this almost completely to the amazing advice I've learned from the members on this site and of course the pool school and pool math. I do...

Hi guys...just looking for a little feedback on my test results. We've been thoroughly enjoying our new pool for a little over a week now...all our hard work has finally paid off and now we are just puttering away at some landscaping to finish the project completely. (But at least we can take...

Hi guys. Gonna be in our pool for the very first official swim today! Very exciting for us! I've got a question, though, about everyday use of my skimmer and main drains. I have one skimmer and one (double) main drain. They are plumbed completely seperately on 2" lines and "tee" together...

Hi guys...looking for advice again. I am almost finished plumbing my pool and all my equipment and fittings but have 2 more joints to glue outside. I want to finish it up today, but it's raining here. Can I still use the PVC primer and glue in the rain (there will be drops of water on the...

Hi guys...my build is coming along nicely!...water hit the liner yesterday (slowly). I'm just waiting for siding to go on my pool shed so I can put the plumbing in to connect the equipment. My question is where is the best and practical places for shut off valves? I'm using manual ball...

Hi Guys...in the middle of my first ever inground pool install (couple updates in the "under construction" forum) and have ran into a seemingly small problem that I can't seem to properly solve... After alot of discussion on this site and elsewhere, I decided to go against my online pool...

After being delayed 2 and a half weeks because of our extra long winter and extra wet spring up here, we are FINALLY ready to start our much anticipated build! Site all marked out today, excavation starts Thursday morning. Garage has been PACKED full of supplies and equipment for over a month...

Hey guys...getting ready for my build in less than a month...I have all my equipment and supplies ready to go. I'm using 2" flex from my skimmer and drains and to both returns. My question is, is there any reason not to use the left over 2" flex hose to run between my pump, filter, heat pump...

Hi Guys...I'm super excited to be getting closer to my dream of my first pool!! My pool kit itself is on it's way and I received my TF-100 test kit yesterday. My build will start on May 12 as long as the weather cooperates! (please keep your fingers crossed for me!!) I will be filling my...

I've finalized my order for my pool kit and am very excited. 18x36 RH Kidney (20000Gallons), 27mil vinyl liner, Hayward Tristar 1HP 2speed pump, Hayward SwimClear 325 cartridge filter, ProLogic Automation with 40K Gal Salt Cell and Raypak 117K btu heat pump. My question comes while I think...

Hey guys...choosing my radius steps for my new pool. Simple question...what is the difference between the trimline and cantilever steps? Thanks for the help in advance!

Hi Guys...I'm back on the subject of heat pumps again! I was literally ready to purchase the Summit SUM5 110000BTU heat pump after alot of research. Just today, I noticed that my local Costco is starting to sell pool heat pumps again. They have the AquaPRO heat pumps...and I'm considering the...

Hi guys...I'm just about to purchase my new pool kit and am just making a few last minute decisions. Pool is 18x36 kidney shape, 22000gallons. 30" hayward Pro Series 30" sand filter (2" top mount), and Summit SUM5 heat pump. I was going to purchase the Hayward Super Pro 2HP single speed pump...

Hi Guys...After weeks of research and thought, I've decided to put in a 18x36 kidney shaped, 22000 Gallon vinyl liner inground pool this spring. It's my first pool, so I realize I've got alot to learn. I'm super excited and cant' wait to get started. I've decided to go with a SWCG. Where I'm...

Hi guys....after finding out that I can't buy a Raypak heat pump in the states and install it in Canada without voiding my warranty, I'm looking at 2 different options. I'm either going with the Hayward Heat Pro or the Summit heat pump. Apparently the Summit is a Hayward product...buy my local...

Hi Guys...would love to have some experienced input on what to get for a pump for my new 27' AGP. Will be using Hayward Aqua-Trol SWG and either the Hayward Heat Pro 110 BTU heat pump or the Raypak 117BTU heatpump (still undecided...have a seperate thread looking for input on THAT decision!)...

Hi guys...I'm new to the site and appreciate the wealth of knowledge here! I've done some reading but haven't found exactly what I'm looking for. I'm putting in a 27' above ground pool this spring and am trying to decide what to buy for a heat pump. I'm down to 2 choices...the Hayward Heat...