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  1. Rich D

    Tree Removal Prior to Pool Build

    Typically the more tree you can leave the more leverage they have and the smaller the equipment needs to be to remove the stump. Of course your equipment needs to be big enough to handle the removed stump as well. You should have a contractor lined up to pull and remove the stumps before they...
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    Partial inground Latham Rockwood oval pool - ground water question

    This is the correct idea. However you need a lower area that will accept and drain the outflow from the pipe. Your soils compostion has a lot to do with obtaining proper drainage and weight bearing as well. I would advise getting some local advice with these issues, then post back here if you...
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    False or Faux Negative Edge/Infinity Pool - does anyone have photos?

    These would be the reason I I would be leaning towards the glass slats. Even when the glass does get dirty at least you will still have a clearish view. In addition the Glass panes look very difficult to clean the ocean side. How to you clean down to the bottom? Unless you leave a dangerous...
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    False or Faux Negative Edge/Infinity Pool - does anyone have photos?

    Have you considered something like this? https://www.troublefreepool.com/threads/faux-infinity-negative-edge.226603/
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    Instapark Betta review

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    Replacement for the wall whale brush...

    If I remember correctly I used the new brushes hole layout and drilled out the Whale Tail with new longer screws. I can check when I get home in a few days....
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    Replacement for the wall whale brush...

    The pool company that installed my pool left a good quality brush that I never used because I had bought a wall whale. My whale brush broke in the same spot as yours so I just screwed the whale tail to the other brush. It fit perfectly.
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    This decking drainage isn't acceptable right?

    Definitely did not get the "A" team on that one. Looks more like the "D" team. Sloppy uncaring (or inexperienced ) work. Trench drains would have a much better (more expensive) option. From the pics it appears the drain is set plenty low enough, they just did not take the time to get the pitch...
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    Best way to get rid of pee smell from pool equipment area?

    For any non living areas (rocks,gravel ect..) I will usually give it a good coating of baking soda...
  11. Rich D

    IG Vinyl Build: It's Happening!

    Shame on you....... :cautious:
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    Sump Pit

    Yes they are... Not at all.. I personally would set up a "float pole" with that recommended sensor. Just fill a 1.5 or 2" pvc pipe with sand or concrete and attach the floats to that so you can easily take out the pole and adjust them without pulling the pump. Then try to find a level...
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    IG Vinyl Build: It's Happening!

    Welllll..... Perhaps there should be a approval of the intended cuts as well.... :mrgreen:
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    IG Vinyl Build: It's Happening!

    The lay out and cuts can be a bit of an art in itself. I personally would let them know to put as many as they feel are necessary. Some times they will be reluctant to put to many in as most folks do not like to see them. I would much rather look at more cuts as apposed to cracks....Just My...
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    Getting ready to close pool for first time after refinishing with new DiamondBrite

    This is always a though question for the Northern pools. My original regular (no aggregate ) medium grey plaster had issues from the very start and I am convinced something went wrong with the install. The first winter I did not have any spalling issues. The pool company drained the water below...
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  18. Rich D

    Valve Actuator with no pool controller

    It is just that simple ... Edit... As Jim mentioned... They are AC not DC ... 😬 Thread 'Manual wall switches for actuators for unlimited flow control.' Manual wall switches for actuators for unlimited flow control.
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    IG Vinyl Build: It's Happening!

    Ahhh .. ok.. I must have missed that.. I'm more of a quick start guide guy... 😅
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    IG Vinyl Build: It's Happening!

    Ouch..... Cut the new guy some slack.... :ROFLMAO: That looks like some heavy silty stuff. It did not seem clear in the instructions However I believe the other filters are for the heavy course stuff and those filters are for the finer stuff. Perhaps give them a try.... :)
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    Today is the DAY

    I have one more for your handy list of precheck items. - If you have a in floor cleaning system be sure to count all of the heads ahead of time and confirm they're all showing before they finish the plaster. Ask me how I know that one... 🤬
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    IG Vinyl Build: It's Happening!

    This is the general consensus.. Post in thread 'Cold water and robots' Cold water and robots
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    IG Vinyl Build: It's Happening!

    Not sure... I would have to check to what what I got. The more I read about these robots the more it looks like a extended warranty would be a good idea if it was available..
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    IG Vinyl Build: It's Happening!

    Very cool... Do you know what you got for a warranty period?
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    IG Vinyl Build: It's Happening!

    Water temp does affect the robots. There performance definitely decreases and some say it can be detrimental to the unit. There are a few posts on here about this. Search for 'cold water robots'. The Dolphin specs say 3.2 Cautions Use the Pool Cleaner in the following water conditions only...
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    New pool build with contemporary grotto

    I would recommend 8' depth by the Grotto. The only way I enter the pool now is diving off the Grotto.
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    New pool build with contemporary grotto

    I would highly recommend a light in the grotto. These can be tricky to properly place. Even if you put them at the top pointing down you will still see the spot in the calm surface . I Have 2 light circuits in my grotto independent from all other lights. One is for the "spooky" cave affect that...
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