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    Tripped fuse notification for pool ???

    A couple times in the last year my pool equipment has tripped a fuse (during freeze). Luckily I noticed that the pump was not on. Is there something I can do to let me know that the pool is not running (weather in program notification, smarthome add-on, etc)?
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    Robot returns to the same step

    Question...my pool robot keeps winding up in on the same step of the pool every day. Is it broke or?
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    How do I remove this?

    Looks like stains from leaves...gurss I couldn't depend on the kids swimming out while I was out of town.
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    Lights on a schedule with iAqualink 2.0

    I've been looking but cannot locate a way to set lights on a schedule with my pda or phone. Does anybody know how? This has to be an option.
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    what does this pipe do?

    what does this pipe near my hydrant do? does this add water to my pool?
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    new pool testing questions

    1. how do I calculate how long it takes the water to cycle through the whole pool (13k pool/spa)? 2. if I use borates, can I keep the fc levels close to 1.0 3.how long after the pump comes on can I test? 4. what order can/should I put bleach & muric acid in the pool? 5. could someone send me...
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    new pool in DFW...confused

    ok, I'm all over the place. I've started using my test kit and comparing my numbers with my local pool store...numbers are close/same but the range on "ok" are contradictory to pool math. They keep telling me my FC is high. Is there a reason why I targeting number so much higher than my local...
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    connect to my sprinkler ??

    My PB in passing told me that I can hook this into my sprinkler system. They said that Texas PB's aren't allowed to connect but they do install the line. Anybody know about this?
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    Pool completed and startup done, now what?

    Ok the pool company has sent out a tech to startup, initial chemicals and brush the plaster. the question is; how do/should I begin the transition into TFP. Especially considering I have pool school, chemical school etc coming from my builder over the coming weeks....do I ignore or supplement...
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    Neighbor gift idea for putting up with construction

    I'm about a week or so away from pool construction completion. Although construction has gone relatively smooth, I want to keep things "cool" with my neighbors. Any ideas (considering I wouldn't recognize my neighbor unless they were standing in front of their mailbox)???
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    Travertine Pavers..sand in pool???

    I just ran across something in a posting that mentioned "constant sand in pool from pavers". Are others finding this??? Freaking out a little (since I'm getting pavers installed TODAY).
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    How long until I swim?

    So out of curiosity, after my pool is filled with water, when can I swim?
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    iAqualink 2.0 - PDA only??

    I'm a little confused. Does this mean I'll have the pda and/or iAqualink app?
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    Downspout near pool question?

    Anybody have any idea how they will address my downspouts? Will they put them under the pavers or some kind of french drain? I'm asking this because my contract only says "downspouts within 5' of pool site will be connected and/or planter drains will be installed in the pool area are included in...
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    New Build - Allen Tx

    Well, it's been slow...then BAM !!! Sent from my SAMSUNG-SM-G930A using Tapatalk
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    Is there a TFP app?

    I was wondering (since we're in the age of the app) if there's a TFP app(or TFP inspired) in existence? Sent from my SAMSUNG-SM-G930A using Tapatalk
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    vsp is "tree-huggin hok'em"

    They're digging!!! And the PM advised that the vsp is "tree-huggin hok'em." Electricity is cheap in Texas and most vsp owners tend to turn them up anyways....I'm waffling. Sent from my SAMSUNG-SM-G930A using Tapatalk Sent from my SAMSUNG-SM-G930A using Tapatalk
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    Decisions...deciaions "baller on a budget" in North Texas

    * Vsp or stealth 2hp * 80% quartz or 100% quartz plaster * move equipment pad back 16ft or leave as is * get outdoor kitchen done by builder or get them to stub in gas outlet and get built upon pool completion by odk vendor * extra foot deeper or extra foot longer Sent from my SAMSUNG-SM-G930A...
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    1 Week till the dig. What should I be doing in DFW?

    Ok, So I've been lurking and a stalking TFP for almost 2 years and I'm finally gonna take the plunge. I'm a week out before dig. What should I be doing??