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  1. Paul NJ908

    White flakes floating on water surface .

    Opened my pool and after shocking it, I noticed white flakes floating around the water’s surface. Initially I tried to skim it with the net but particles are too small. Visited the pool store, and although pool levels were spot on, I was advised that it may be white water mold. Backwashed and...
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    Dropping water to skimmer level during rainstorms

    I travel a lot for work and pool remains on full automation; however, during two rain storms last season the water level almost overflowed which would likely have caused damage to pavers, liner, etc. Luckily I caught it on the camera and was able to get a family member to place the multiport...
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    Significant snowfall/freeze effects on solid pool cover pump

    Just wanted to know if anyone has any ideas. On how I can prevent the cover pump and hose from freezing when it snows over 12”. I’ve read about heater water hoses, but that still doesn’t solve the issue of the pump being completely covered by snow.
  4. Paul NJ908

    Thermal Bluestone plank coping

    My pool is a steel frame and after a full renovation we decided to go with a thermal edge bluestone coping for a more modern and clean look. The pool was built in the 90’s and so the walls aren’t perfectly straight. I had the PB put a 4ft rough concrete pour around the pool which will carry the...
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    Current levels with TF100 test kit

    How much muriatic acid should I add to fix the alkalinity?
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    Sharkvac XL vs Nautillus CC

    After a whole lot of reading and a bunch of stories about damaged liners with some robots, I feel like these two models are the most indicated for in-ground soft vinyl liner pools. What do you guys think? Sharkvac XL or Nautillus CC
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    Test results

    Waiting on TF100 kit to arrive and went to Leslies to have the water tested. Any recommendations so I can get a head start on this? Added 1 gallon of instant conditioner after this test.
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    Pentair Microbrite help

    Just had three microbrites installed and the pool company goes as far as the junction box. Can anyone help me with how to connect to easy touch? I can’t find solid instructions for connecting multiple microbrites (colored) to easytouch 4with intellitouch2. Do I need transformer, controller...
  9. Paul NJ908

    Deck Jets

    Hi everyone any recommendation on deck jets (no lights) that have an adjustable height to be adjusted when installing the pavers? looking to do something like this.
  10. Paul NJ908

    Help! Overwhelmed! Recommended equipment??

    Hey everyone.. Finally finishing up back yard renovation and need advice on new equipment. 16x32 rectangular pool approx 23,000 gallons with 16ft full width steel stairs under liner 2 returns 1 skimmer 1 bottom drain new 1-1/2" pool plumbing to equipment pad 3 Pentair Globerite Color LED's...
  11. Paul NJ908

    Pool coping corner question

    16x32 in ground liner pool Full renovation, rail, liner, coping etc. my question is regarding the coping. Contractor told me that my 4ft blue stone coping would create a clean 90 degree corner; however, the rounded liner rail corner would be visible.. is there any way to avoid that?
  12. Paul NJ908

    Question regarding pool renovation.

    We bought a house with a 16x32 rectangular pool which was in decent shape but had some plumbing issues. Old plumbing has been dug up and replaced. Pool has steel walls. We are planning to surround the pool in pavers and like the large 24” x 12” coping stones around the pool. I have 3 major...