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    Replacing Jandy Watercolor LED

    Looks like my Jandy Watercolor LED has dimmed and then died. This is the second one to die and is now out of warranty. I'd like to try fixing this myself. Two questions: Can I just purchase a replacement LED bulb, pop out the old fixture,open the gasket and replace a bulb avoiding any...
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    Pool Math and CSI question

    Was reviewing the Pool Math calculator after seeing some comments on CSI numbers which is a term I am not very familiar with. Current numbers: FC: 6.5 CC: 0 CYA: 70 PH: 7.4 TA: 60 CH: 120 These numbers have been pretty steady over the last couple months with PH slowly rising to 7.8 and then...
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    How often does a cartridge filter need cleaning?

    I have a Jandy 450 SQ cartridge for my roughly 15K gallon pool here in north Texas. Last time I cleaned the filter was in October. I was told the PSI would increase over time and when it went from the 10PSI post last cleaning to roughly 20PSI I would need to clean the filter again. After...
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    New pool pump questions

    So water is in the pool, PB dropped a few pucks in the skimmer and hasn't been back. I have been following the TFP pool startup recommendations to get the water set up which is going ok. My question is about the pump. It has been running 24x7 as recommended for new plaster for the first week...
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    Can stamped concrete be restamped?

    So we finally got our deck poured today. However they used the wrong stamp. We had agreed to a repeated tile pattern, but got a faux stone pattern with no tiles. We were told it can be fixed but will take two weeks for the current deck to cure and then the surface can be re stamped. Is this...
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    Should I upgrade to Jandy watercolor LED from incandescent?

    Getting ready to set up electrical today, still debating incandescent vs LED, builder says 600 -700 to upgrade to Jandy LED. Is that a reasonable price for a new build, Is it worth it?
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    Fresh gunite leaching milky white substance.

    Greetings, After a long wait, our builder finally poured gunite this week in North Texas. We have been watering multiple times a day in the heat. ( sometimes 6 -7 times.) In the mornings, one part of the pool ( where were having water before the pool went in ) in a corner near our steps...
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    Some Pool Heater Math ... Is this correct?

    So planning on getting a 400,000 BTU NG heater for a new build 15,000 - 15,500 gallon pool and was trying to do some cost estimates of running the heater. First my assumptions: from some research it appears that 1 BTU will heat 1 pound of water 1 degree. There are 8.34 pounds of water per...
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    Electrical Outlet Locations

    Getting ready for a new build and was thinking about electrical outlet needs. Obviously new electric lines are run to the pool equipment and pumps. Is there any other pool related need for outlets available near the pool?
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    Quote Questions - North Dallas

    Newbie here looking into adding a pool. Have gotten recommendations on several PB and have been working with some quotes/designs. Since we are new at this wanted any feedback on cost/suggestions, design feedback etc. We have a smallish back yard, utilities (electric/gas) are all on the south...