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We are looking to remove the solar thermal panels on our rooftop and I would like to avoid dismantling and disposing of all of that material. The panels are in a basic rectangular shape, nothing funky, and the pipes are all just PVC. Could I gift this installation? In theory, could it be...

I would appreciate advice about how to best prepare for and manage a 10-day absence from my 20,000-gallon in-ground pool. I enjoy a reasonably balanced pool with a quart of 6% chlorine mix every other day and pH reduction about once a week. I could get someone in to continue this, if necessary...

I have replaced our water-driven pool cleaner with an electric robot. The connector on the pool wall is now unused and that presents an opportunity. What kinds of things could I consider attaching to it? And if "fountain" is the only answer, fair enough -- what do I need to know about installing...

I need to vacuum a pool that was in the middle of a landscaping job and looks like a dirt bomb went off nearby. I have been reading about flocculants. Do I need to purchase the expensive bottles branded for swimming pools or can I go to my garden store and just purchase a bag of aluminum...

Good morning to all -- This long-time pool owner but new forum member has a dilemma. We are relandscaping in our backyard, including the asphalt and pool coping. This has necessitated the covering of our pool and prohibition of maintenance for a period of two weeks. Worse, now we have to lower...

I suspect that at least a few of the folks here are familiar with or have heard of PHin (Smart Pool Monitoring System | Simplify Pool Care | pHin), the automated product/service that monitors chemistry and directs treatment. PHin has two components: a floating sensor and home-delivered "pods" of...

I am grateful for finding TFP, and just in time: we just fired our pool guy and I have hired myself to replace him. This will test my theory that diligence is as important as expertise, that being out there every day is the most important asset to pool maintenance. Our pool is lightly used and...