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    Low CYA and high FC

    Just tested: FC- 21.5 CYA- 30 pH- 8.2 SWCG-50% output. used TF test kit. haven’t tested in a while and these levels are drastically different than months ago. suggestions on what to do? Is this an issue?
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    Varying results from pool store

    I’m getting varying results from pool store versus my TF-100 test kit. I have a SpeedStir as well. 18k gallon SWG gunite pool we recently acid washed the Quartzscapes finish 2 weeks ago. My results today: Ph 7.4 TA- 80 Calcium- 500 CYA- 60 salt- Intellichlor read out 3150 Their results: Ph-...
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    Chemical suggestions?

    Today’s readings via TF-100 test kit: PH- 7.5 TA- 100 CYA- 70 Calcium- 325 FC- 9.5 CC- 1 TC- 10.5 SWG Pool running for 8hrs day with IC-60 running at 60% 18k gallon pool Chlorine seems high....suggestions?
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    New Plaster discoloration

    Our pool was plastered a month ago. The pool builder is still needing to finalize everything and has not handed the keys over to the pool yet. We had noticed some areas in the shallow end that were discolored. He came today and poured acid through a pipe directly on the pool floor. It now looks...
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    Pool overflow issue

    We have a recently installed inground pool with a Pool Miser autofill/overflow. The overflow drain is connected to our subsurface drainage underneath the travertine decking. The exit point for our subsurface drainage is out by the street by the curb. My issue/question is that the exit point...
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    Quartzscapes vs. Diamond Brite

    Is one truly better than the other? Any specific differences between the 2? Which would you go with? Thanks!
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    White or gray grout?

    Is there really any difference? Does white tend to stain more? Here is a pic of the tile being applied. Ang suggestions?
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    Gunite question

    Should I be concerned about these corners where it looks like the gunite has basically fallen off? Or is this something that I shouldn’t worry about and is easily fixed before plaster? Not sure why the pictures are coming out sideways. This is 2 different spots. Thanks.
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    Which Intellicenter personality kit?

    I am trying to figure out how large of an Intellicenter I will need. The following is the equipment: Intelliflo VS pump Intellicenter with built in IC-60 Pentair 400 btu MasterTemp 3 bubblers Pentair Clean and Clear 520 360 Perimeter overflow spa 5 scuppers Dolphin cleaner 5 LED lights in...
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    PolyTec pools experience

    Does anyone have experience with this company? I would like to purchase an IntelliCenter from them and my pb is fine with that, but he is saying I would lose my 3 year warranty if so. If purchasing through this website, would it not be eligible for the standard Pentair warranty? Any...
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    IntelliCenter vs IntelliTouch

    I am being quoted $1,600 more to upgrade to IntelliCenter over the IntelliTouch system. Does this seem right? Is there any real reason to get IntelliCenter vs easy touch or IntelliTouch?
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    Ideal plumbing/pump configuration

    I was wondering what the most ideal plumbing set up would be? How many pumps needed? Pics of pool below with perimeter overflow spa, 5 scuppers, and 2-3 bubblers. Currently planning on Pentair Intelliflo VS pump model 011028. If an additional pump is recommended, what kind... A water feature...
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    Design suggestions

    Any thoughts/recommendations on design of pool? The additional pic is what we are modeling it after. Any idea on what the 3 different heights are on the wall? We are trying to figure it out to mirror this look. Any help would be appreciated!
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    Jandy VS pump differences

    Could anyone tell me the difference between the VS pumps by Jandy. The 3 I’m curious about are: 1. VS PLUSHP 2. VS 2.7 FloPro 3. VS 2.7 ePump Which one is better? Most energy efficient? Need to pick one on a new pool build with 15x29 pool and raised 7x7 spa. Thank you!