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    Volleyball net poles and anchors

    Where did you get the poles for your volleyball net to go with these anchors? I see they make anchors with a “wedge” as well - what’s the wedge and its purpose? Thanks for posting.
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    Northern climate new pool/spa build - design advice needed on everything

    We are building an in ground pool and spa in Iowa and need advice on the system design and plumbing with some special considerations due to the northern and extreme winter climate. I have a good foundation of knowledge because of TFP and my previous home’s in-ground pool. We are coming from the...
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    Heater plumbing question (automatic flue damper)

    Apparently these dampers help improve efficiency by retaining heat when the boiler is not running such as when water is flowing through the heater during pump running. They use these on many other boilers and water heaters so it's not something I made up. And yes I'm aware of the warranty. It...
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    Heater plumbing question (automatic flue damper)

    I'm going to be installing a new Raypak heater. Does anyone know if it's ok to install an automatic flue damper on the exhaust vent (it should be fine as they are used on other boilers to improve efficiency)? Can this be wired to the heater so that it will be triggered to open when it fires up?
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    Heat pump advice in New Mexico

    Well after some further reading it seems that indoorninstallation is ill-advised. I suppose I could install some crazy ventilation into my equipment room but energy savings may be lost. Looks like I'm better off with gas. Perhaps others could benefit from the questions regarding my region and...
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    Heat pump advice in New Mexico

    Our Raypak gas heater is leaking and replacement parts are about $1200, new heater online just over $2k and now I've started to consider a heat pump. Considerations: 1. my equipment room is indoors so cold weather will be a very minimal issue especially since we usually open the pool in April...