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In reviewing my plans, the engineering seems to be calling for fairly tight vertical spacing. The plan is for (what I believe) a pretty standard geometric pool, 3.5’ to 6.5’ water depth, with a raised wall on one side. Build is in Texas, so land doesn’t get much more flat. Looking at the...

What have you found the predominant wind directions to be? And any suggested skimmer locations based on your experience? according to historical weather sites, it’s from the south, but in general it always seems like fronts come from the west.

once the Gunite is in, we’re planning to have travertine pavers put down. The area to be covered is currently 50% concrete patio, that’s in great condition. No cracks, and slopes away from house. The other 50% of the area is grass now. Total area 800 sqft. I'm trying to figure out which...

I'm trying to determine with IntelliCenter to order. I know I need the IC40 option, but what questions do I need to ask myself when evaluating between the 5PS, 8PS or 10PS? My equipment will be; 2 X Intelliflo XF 1 X MasterTemp 400k 4 X MicroBrite in Pool 1 X MicroBrite in Spa 3 X Water...

Can anyone tell me approximately how thick the gunite is in the walls of a typical 7x7 spa? are the top ledges the same thickness as the pool 12" bonded beam? Or are they typically 9"? It would be a spa where the pool water is surrounding at least three sides, possibly full surround.

I'm laying out a new pool/spa and am reviewing the plumbing layout. I reviewed the Hydraulics 101 and one point that I wasn't clear on was the following; "On the return side of the pump, multiple lines can help reduce head loss as well but the equivalent size of all the return lines that run...

I'm doing up the cad drawings and I'm sure on the standard spa gunite dimensions. I see standard spa sizes of 7x7, but that is the outside. Does anyone know the standard thickness of the gunite for the spa walls? I assumed the top border was 12", as all the pics I find seem to have a thick...

After meeting with PB(s), and receiving price(s), I'm now leaning more towards an OB pool. I've asked a few questions in various threads, but figured I'd start a new OB one, to ask for input before taking the step of submitting my sketches to pooleng to create a drawing for permits. I'm a PE...

For the new build we're evaluating a 360 perimeter spill spa. In many pictures, people seem to always use the 1" glass tiles. Is there a reason the glass is selected over others from a material perspective? Or is it to make an even perimeter water effect all the way around the spa? Also, any...

We owned a pool previously, and moved a few years ago. Looking to get a pool again, currently getting quotes and ideas from various PB. When we bought our previous home, it had an existing pool, that was run by a pool service. I found this site many years ago, and dropped all pool services...

We just moved from San Diego Ca to Houston Tx. We are looking at purchasing a home and want a pool. One home we're looking at doesn't have a pool, but I've pulled plat and easements for the lot. Looks like a rear easement and side Building set back. I'm not looking to mess with these, but...

Pulling off our solar blanket yesterday, I was shocked to find a green pool! I've never had the water turn green, but quickly found my low flow light on. If it was off all week, combined with warm weather and the solar blanket, it's amazing how fast it happened. I bumped up the flow, and at...

I'm draining my pool (SWG) because over the past 5 years the CH level is finally so far out of whack I have no other real choice. Over the last year I noticed more and more the stains (blue color) and now spotting. They are generally all smooth to the touch, but have a couple dark spots that...

After 3 years, my Kreepy Krauly Classic is acting strange and I cannot seem to figure out why. With the pump off, the cleaner sits flat on the bottom, and the body and hose are generally at 45 degrees as per the manufacturers suggested weighting of the hose. However, as soon as the pump...

What would cause my Intellichlor to suddenly show low flow at the speed I've been using for a while (1,200 rpm). When I installed it, I gradually increased the speed until the light went from red to green and I then added another 50 rpm to just make sure it would remain on. Last week I pulled...

Am I understanding the table in the IntelliChlor manual correctly that for a 25k gal pool, I need to start with around 700 lbs of salt to reach 3,400 ppm from the current 0 ppm? Seems like so much salt, but then again, its the first dose.

I recently installed a new VS Intelliflo. The old pump did not have any bubbles in the basket area, but the new intelliflo has A LOT of bubbles, even at the highest speed. Its not just a lot of little bubles, but a lot of large swirling bubbles. From what I can see, it looks like they come...

While replacing my old pump, I was planning to plumb everything with 2" lines on the pad (all were 1.5"). The Pump, filter and new SWG all are fitted for 2", so it would make life easier. However, I quickly realized all the valves (Diverter and Filter), while 2" ports, had 1.5" reducers...

I replaced my old 2HP pump today and when opening the old toggle switch box, there was a fair amount of corrosion on the toggle switch. I picked up a two pole (30A) switch which showed the two hots connect to the bottom two screws (one on each side) and then the switch activates the two legs...

I'm swapping my old pump out and when I b ought the new VS, they suggested I purchase the unions. Is there a reason why I want unions on the two lines on the pump? Is it only for ease of changing the pump or removing it in the future?

I just came across a deal on ebay too good to pass up (IC40 and Power center for $550 new and delivered). Still one left if anyone's looking for the system. I was considering getting this setup, but never really looked into what's invovled in the setup after the units installed. Given I'm...

I have a 1" line that's not being used. I assume it was originally installed fro a cleaner, but its currently just capped off. If I plumb this to the skimmer return at the pump, will the 1" line be suitable to run the cleaner and skimmer with my Pentair VS? I'm concerned with such a small...

I've ready numerous posts on the fourms about pumps soundling like they are pumping gravel. The otehr day when the water level was down too much, the float in the skimmer fell enough that it forced all the suction to the main drain. When this happened, the pump becomes very loud and does in...

I'm narrowing my VS pump down to the Intelliflo line, but am trying to decide between the three models. The VF and VS models seem to be a wash for my needs as I plan to get a controller and I don't mind working out the math to find the optimal settings. However, with a 2 year old, is the SVRS...

I'm currently evaluating whether to buy the Ecostar or the Intelliflo pump. I've read a variety of posts here and other information online. Seems like the consensus is that the Ecostar is more efficient at the low speed (which is what I'm mainly after). However I also see that the Intelliflo...

Hello, This is my first winter with our pool. Now that the water temp is 60F or slightly lower, and I don't expect it to come up fro many months, can I reduce the number of hours the pump runs every day? I have a 2HP pump running for 5 hours per day in the summer and had no issue with the BBB...

As in my sig, I have a 25k gal pool. It has 1.5" pipe intake and returns. From what I read, I need to calcualte the head, but right now I can only state the DE filter reads 25 when running. The pump looks very old, and is a 2HP. Given my power bill jump of $100/month (from last house to this...

I recently purchased a home with a pool and am learning as I go. The pool is describe below and has the 2HP pump. from what I can read, this sounds like too much for the regular pool filtering and skimming. I was looking to purchase a single speed 1HP Whisperflow and replacing this old 2HP...

I'm still relativley new to the pool world and have an older inground pool that's had a return plugged since we purchased the house a few months back. I purchased a drain king to try and push whatever is in there back to see if I could clear it. Well, when the hose was turned on, I heard a pop...

Yesterday I did a water test and had the following results; FC - 4 CC - 0 TA - 90 PH - 7.6 CH - 350 CYA - 55 I previously posted that I'm having difficulty keeping my PH down, and my FC is burning at 5ppm/day at least. I figured I'd take a sample into the pool store to see what they would...