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Hey all, installing a new heater, Raypak 200K atmospheric model. My question is: when hooking up the 120VAC power, is it to be continuous power or should I hook it up to my pump timer? So power is on when pump is on and off when pump off? All help is appreciated as usual!

Howdy Folks. Can a pentair pool light sealing ring be changed without draining the pool below the light? I replaced my liner last spring and the pool light sealing ring has a rust spot which is leaving a stain on my new liner. Seem to me it can be done "quickly" just want to be sure before I...

Well, The Time has come to replace the inground liner. :wave: Can anyone give me recommendations for Mil thickness and a good online liner supplier? Also, any tips and tricks for replacing an ingroud liner are always appreciated. Pool is 18x36 8x3 w fiberglass steps! Thanks

So, to ease my spring openings, I installed a mesh safety cover last fall. I drained to a level recommended by the cover manufacture. This weekend, being as nice as it was, I started thinking pool! So I did a walk around to check things out. Noticed that the water was 1 foot lower than what I...

Looking to upgrade to a safety cover for this winter. My choices are mesh or solid. What is the best choice for Michigan winters for an 18x36 in-ground vinyl? Excuse me if this topic has been covered already (no pun!) :mrgreen: Thanks

Well last year was my first and successfull (but cool) pool season, this year, with the economy still in the crapper, I'm on a mission to cut maintenance cost. what do all you do to reduce maintenace cost? One bit of savings I may have found is a 50lb bag of food grade DE for the cost of a 25lb...

How do you check the CYA level? is there a test kit available? Also, With my 4 in 1 test kit I get the following #'s Free Cl = .4 Total Cl = 2.0 pH = 7.4 TA = 70 I take the same sample to the local pool store and they do a BioGuard ALEX analysis with these results Free Cl = 0 Total Cl = 1.2...

Hello, Recently bought a house with a inground 25000 gal pool. The house has well water and was wondering if I can top off the pool for spring opening with the well water? I've heard a couple of cons on filling with a well. A. you could dry up your well and B. you could have a hard time getting...