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    Pentair SunTouch Controller

    Hi All, I have Pentair SunTouch Controller that controls my solar heating and waterfall. Just curious if there are any add-ons that would let me control the temperature wirelessly? I've heard of the controller that controls the AUX features (so waterall or spa functions), but nothing that...
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    Waterfall Pump Replacement

    My waterfall pump broke, so I am looking at replacing it. Suggestions? My current waterfall pump is: Hayward SP4015NS 1.5HP Single Speed Pump (Hayward Northstar Full Rate 1 1/2 HP Pump - SP4015NS - INYOPools.com). It came with the house when we bought it. Looking for something a lot quieter...
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    Hot Springs Grandee NXT

    Thinking about pulling the trigger on a great looking Hot Springs Grandee NXT, but think my local dealer is higher priced then what I see on forums online. Anyone know a reasonable price for this spa? I'm not adding the saltwater or sound system. I think all in they are quoting $17k for the...
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    Shopping for Hot Tub - Brand and Feature Help

    We are starting to shop for a hot tub and need some help... Brand: stopped into two local dealers that both have great reviews...one sells Max Spa and one sells Sundance. Beyond service, I think both would be the same, which brand is better quality overall if we are talking about the same...
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    Pool Solar FAFCO vs Heliocoil

    Hi All, I just had two quotes for pool solar this week...one from FAFCO and one from HELIOCOIL. Anyone have any feedback on which one I should go with. I understand the differences in design, but what I need more is feedback on which is better quality? If the sizes of the square feet of...
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    Fire Pit Help

    Hi All, I have an existing wood burning stone fire pit that the previous owner of mybhouse had built. I am looking at converting it over to propane and I read by code and for safety I need a vent on two sides of the fire pit. Here comes the question...how do I cut through cleanly on...
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    Outdoor Switch Upgrade

    Hi All, I'm in the process of planning my pool sub panel upgrade and want to add a couple cool switches for the pool light and waterfall pump. Don't worry I will be having a licensed electrician do all the electrical, but I want to get a couple switches that they won't have to make it look a...
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    Electrical / Break Box Help

    Hi All, Let me first say that I will be having a licensed electrician do all of the work here, but I want to know what to ask for... Please check out the picture of my electrical box for my pool 1) Should the outlet coming from the breaker box be GFCI? 2) I want to simplify the breaker box...
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    Pump Plumbing Question

    Hi All, Newbie question...trying to figure out which side of this lever is the skimmer/floor cleaners and which side is for the suction side pool cleaner?
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    Pool Equipment Shed

    Hi All, I've looked through all the old posts on this topic and want to see if there are any new products out there. Looking to put a shed/cover over my pool pump/equipment. I don't have a heater so no worries there (thank you California heat). Any suggestions? I was thinking something...
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    Polaris vs Pentair Booster Pumps

    Hi All, I'm new to the forum and pool ownership. I know, after reading a lot of posts, that most people on here love the robotic pool cleaners. With that said I'm not really looking to drag the robot in and out of the pool all the time. But before I can buy a pressure side cleaner I need to...
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    Manual Pool Filler Timer?

    We just moved in to a new house with an in-ground pool. It has a manual fill valve by the house with a hose bib. The line runs under the concrete patio to the pool. We live in a warm area so the water loss is daily in the summer. Is it possible to add a timer to this kind of valve and run...