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Hi, our new pool build will have a Hayward TriStar VS pump with OmniLogic automation\control. Does this pump or the Omni have a flow meter to see gpm or gph at the different pump RPMs?

Im looking for an option to both heat and cool a 25k gal pool in Houston, TX. Wondering if it would be a good idea to get the Pentair 125k BTU Heat Pump (71k BTU Cool) or if I should get the Pentair Master Temp 400k BTU and a Glacier GPC210 Chiller. Both options (equipment only) is within...

Wondering if SWCG is still recommended for a new pool build we are planning. I had a pool built about four years ago at a previous house and we used a SWCG back then. Are they still recommended? Is it possible to have lower maintenance with just a standard rainbow style "puck" auto chlorinator...

I have been using a water hose to clean my filter cartridges twice a year. Is it better to soak them in some sort of solution in a trash can or other method?

This past Friday (2 days ago) I had my aggregate stone finish IG pool acid washed to smooth out the color consistency of the interor pool finish. I was out of town when the work was completed but I know they lowered the PH down considerably during the process. Since yesterday afternoon I have...

I currently use the Taylor Chlorine DPD reagents labeled R-0001-A, R-0002-A, R-0003-A, which are part of the Taylor K-2005 test kit. I use the method below to test chlorine levels. My issue is with step 5 below. Any color change due to small CC levels would be very hard to discern...

WOW its already hot here in Houston. My pool water was 90 degrees yesterday. I had to put the aerators on to help cool the water down a bit.

Is it because your water freezes solid during the winter? Sorry about the ignorance but I dont know anyone that does that here in the Southern U.S.

Just a suggestion, it appears redundant to have the two rectangle blocks at the top of each page. I would just remove the box with the TFP graphic as it uses a good percentage of real estate on each page. just my 2 cents.

I recently installed a water flow meter so I could monitor my GPM flow rates. I have a variable speed pump and I was curious as to how low I could run the pump and still get an adequate turn rate. After searching for flow meters I found all different types. Many were hundreds of dollars and...

Is the time zone feature in our profiles supposed to adjust the post times in the forum index and elsewhere? My profile is set to GMT -5 but I still see posts for today that show 4:06 pm. Its only 12:12pm in my timezone (CST/CDT). Am I misunderstanding what the timezone feature is for?

Just and FYI...I have to login each time to the forum even though I select the remember me option during login.

For the past couple days, since the scheduled downtime this past weekend, when I log in to the forum it tells me 0 posts since last login. I can see new posts in the forum though. Is someone working on that? Roger

What are the sizes (oz) of the reagent bottles?

After you view posts they are not changing to "read" status. I have to use the option to mark all posts as read option at the subforum level.

The only template I can use is cobalt 2.0. I can choose subsilver but it is not currenly working. I still get the cobalt 2.0 theme.

My pool equipment only adds chlorine to the pool when the pump is running. Is it better if you filter the water during the day or night? I am not referring to pump run time or duration but when you run your filter cycle. I have read what I think are positives for running it during both...

So it appears my PB put way too much CYA in my new pool. Multiple tests are coming back at 110. I have been keeping my FC north of 5ppm but would prefer not to have to leave it up there. I need some confirmation on my thought process on lowering my CYA. Its currently at 110 and I want it to...

Ok so I am wanting to take advantage of my Intelliflow pump's variable speeds and have a question regarding the flow rate of my pump. Here is the flow rate chart for my 4x160 pump. I have a 15250 gallon pool. My question is if I understand the flow rates correctly. For now assume I want to...

I searched and couldnt find an answer... I need to raise pH (mine is currently 7.0) without raising TA. I read waterbear's post about using borax and have a question about how much to use. By using the taylor base demand test it came out to recommending 4.7 lb of soda ash to get me to 7.4...

New IG pool owner as of 4/17/07. I live on the NE side of Houston in Kingwood. My wife and 2 girls (4 and 7) cant wait to use the new pool! I have been an IT professional for the past 13yrs or so since graduating from Baylor Univ. in Waco, TX in '94. I work mainly with back end server...

My Pentair Intellichlor user manual gives the numbers below for optimum readings for pool water tests. Do these numbers look right for all you experienced pool owners and water testers? FC - 2 to 3 PPM CC - 0 PPM TA - 80 to 120 PPM PH - 7.2 to 7.8 PPM (manual says Intellichlor pools will...

I am in the process of planning some landscape lighting around my pool. I am looking for suggestions and/or pros/cons of using either low voltage or high voltage lighting. I want to be able to use the backyard pool and outdoor dining area after dark. I currently just have a sad single bulb...

Has anyone tried to replicate the automated acid addition/tank of the autopilot total control system? I am wondering how hard it would be to add an acid injection system for an IG SWCG pool.

What type of audio options are out there for getting tunes to the backyard pool area? It would be nice to be able to tap into my digital music collection while outside.

My IG pool build started on 3/1/2007. Here are some specs and pictures. The pool build pictures are located at http://stroudsonline.spaces.live.com SPECS: 95 Perimeter - Approx 467 sq ft Surface Area 14k Gallons (need to remeasure as I made it bigger than the original 85' at layout) 3.5'...