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    Backyard and privacy ideas

    I’m asking for suggestions, pictures or advice on a DIY pool area makeover. Decking or gazebo replaces the old pool equipment Some sort of privacy fence above the cinder block dividing wall to neighbors Thinking...
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    Sub panel to pump and heater

    Any suggestions on wiring pump and heater with 120 volts separately from sub panel pump is 5.1 amps and heater is 5.8 i know I’m running them under ground with flexible conduit and running each unit to a double pole 20 amp breaker with a junction box in between???
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    New plumbing help

    So I’m plumbing a spa that spills over into the pool. A. (2) 3-way jandy valves B. 1-way flow valve C. Water spicket to clean cartridge filters D. Chlorine feeder (not shown) plumbed just before the 3-way jandy return please...
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    Easy Touch Selection ideas needed

    Hi dirk. Wow awesome info here!! I’m scratching the sub-panel install and seriously considering the ET/8 with screen logic?? Not sure about the screen logic. So I have a question. I have a Hayward variable speed pump and a Hayward heater should I buy a Hayward filter instead of the...
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    Thinking of installing 60 amp sub-panel myself

    So my main house panel is 50 feet away and I want to install a sub-panel to new pool equipment pad. So, I’ve changed out breakers from my main before and tested each of my breakers with my multi tester and think I’m up for the job—-with you all in my corner of course!! My wants: Two on/off...
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    Replumb and installing jandy valves help please

    Hello everybody, so I want to eliminate the hand pool/spa valve and all the 90s and add straight pvc with 2 Jandy valves. One Jandy for the skimmer and one for the pool/spa. My question is.........is this possible and if so how???
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    Manifold screw stripped

    Old triton 2000 d.e. 48 sq ft effective filtration system has a stripped screw that holds the manifold down onto the filters. The heavy rock currently being used just ain’t doing it anymore. My question is .......has anyone encountered this same problem and come up with a good fix?
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    First time testing

    Well here is my results FC 6.5 CC 4 TC 10.5 CH 1125 tested twice TA 60 CYA 100 PH 6.8 CL 5
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    This plumbing looks shotty

    I’ve been thinking about moving the pump, filter and heater All inside the white gate area 36 feet or near the chair. Thinking about doing he work myself.
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    New guy tired of pool guy

    Hello my name is Steve and I bought my house 2 1/2 years ago with a pool and spa. So happy, kids love the pool me and wife love the spa. I found this site a few months ago and feel very greatfull that knowledgeable people are willing to help newbies like me unlike my current pool guy who can’t...
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    Old D.E. triton 2000 with 8 filter grids

    If I wanted to replace with another filter what specs should I be most concerned with? I'm thinking at the very least the sq ft of filtration area of my current 8 grids which is 47 sq ft. Thank you for your replys
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    Just ordered my first TF-100 kit online

    well, I did it......I ordered my first TF-100 test kit and I couldn't be happier!!!! Dont know how to use it yet, but I will learn with help from you all and Patrick who welcomed this newbie and said something like "today could be that day Steve" referring to me taking charge of my pool--Today...
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    Hello

    My name is Steve and I'm so glad I found you all. I live in California and am married with 2 kids and a bunch of their friends from cheer and basketball who love to swim. I have a guy who cleans my pool for now......and as soon as I feel I can keep my pool crystal clear and healthy for my family...