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  1. joeg2246

    Owner/Builder Cocoa, Florida

    Well, I just started the plans process today with the same plans company I used for my previous homes pool. This one will not be as extravagant as my last build though. Just purchased a new home that was constructed with brick with a very nice back porch that will look great with a large pool...
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    Clean Clear Plus 420 to 240 Conversion

    The lid on our clean and clear plus 420 ruptured this past Sunday. After looking at prices for new lids we decided to convert our 420 to a 240. I ordered the new lid, filters, top manifold and bleeder tube. Does anyone know if the bleeder tube is glued into the bottom manifold? The old one from...
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    Pool Deck Debris

    This may sound like a dumb question, but, here goes. We have 2 dogs and we leave the screen doors on our pool enclosure open quite often so we get what someone would say and abnormal amount of debris on the deck. My question is as follows. Is it ok to use a smal blower to wisk the debris in...
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    Rheem Heat Pump problem

    I came home today to find an oily film all over my pool and my spa. I then noticed my Rheem Heat Pump will not come on. I am now assuming something broke loose in there. Any of you had an experience lke this and if so what type of problem do you suspect I may have. Appreciate any help...
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    Deck too abrasive

    My original sub that I used to lay down the acrylic coating bailed on me before he completed the job. My fault for paying in full before the job was finished. So due to the job not being done well the deck was very abrasive to ours and our dogs feet. I went to Sherwin Williams and they...
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    Great White pool cleaner.

    I just purchased a Pentair Great White automatic pool cleaner. I was wondering if any of you have any positive or negative views of this cleaner. I am obviously new to this, but, I liked the fact that is had bristles on the bottom to somewhat give the pool floor a slight scrubbing as it moves...
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    Almost done...!

    I still have to finish my landscaping before I put the color down on my deck, but, everything is coming along nicely. Any suggestions?
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    How Much Salt?

    I am adding salt to my pool/spa combo for the first time today. I purchased 8 40lb bags to start with. I have roughly a 15000 gallon inground pool with in Intellichlor IC20 chlorinator. I am running a pentair intelliflo pump with a pentair clean and clear plus 425sq ft filter. I would like to...
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    I want to add a Jet Pump for my spa...

    I am thinking of adding an additional Intelliflo 4x160 to handle my spa jets. I am wondering a 3" suction line from the spa would be enough water for both Intelliflo pumps. The reason I am adding the pump is because I have two ways to return water to the spa. One is though the floor the other is...
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    Pentair Easy Touch problems

    I installed a Pentair Easy touch automation system and an Intelliflo VS-3050 pump. The pump ran for about 20 minutes and now won't come on again. I have checked and re-checked the way it is wired up and am certain it is all correct. I believe I just don't know how to turn it on with the...
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    How long should it take to fill the pool?

    My pool has bee filling for almost 40 hours so far and it is still 6 inches from the returns. The pool is approximately 18ft x 32ft and the deep end is 5ft 3in. I am using 2 garden hoses for the fill. I was told originally about 24 hours, but, am wondering if there might be something wrong. Can...
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    Heat Pump for Spa and Pool

    I am contemplating the Aquapro PRO1300 for my system. Does anyone heave good or bad news to share about this product? http://www.aquaprosystems.com/product.aspx?sno=27 Joe
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    Pump for Pool/Spa Combo

    I am in the process of building a 13,700 gallon pool with an attached 8'6" x 6'8" spa with 12 jets. I have chosen the Pentair intelliflo SRVS pump, Pentair Clean and Clear plus filter, Easy touch 8 feature control system kit with inline salt chlorinator and Easy Touch wireless remote. I plan on...