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    New Pump Help

    My 2 cents, I have a pentair intelliflo VF (variable flow) as well as automated solar system via the pentair easytouch 8p. I can set the flow rate, for example at 40 gallons per minute, and the pump will adjust speed to maintain the flow even when the Solaris are activated. I have never...
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    Fiberglass vs. Vinyl vs. Concrete IGP

    I recently had a fiberglass pool installed (23K gallon, viking "poseidon" model) and am very happy with the results thus far. Had done alot of research in terms of total ownership costs, chemical maintenance, and my specific location and fiberglass turned out to be the best choice for me. As...
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    New Pool coming to our yard soon!

    Hi Newfool, The palm grouping appears to be an Areca Palm. I had 2 groupings relocated in my back yard to have a pool installed. (Build Pictures to come once landscaping is decent). I too was surpised at the size of the Root Ball these things have. So far the transplant has been very...
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    First swim 4/5

    The Kids & I jumped in for the very first time (Brand New Pool) on April 3rd. With Solar Heating, Water Temp was 84 degrees and by Saturday had it up to 88. Rain and cooler night time temps have brought it back to the low 80's. But every sunny day the temp goes back up with the help of the...
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    Newbie want to get a pool

    I added the crystite finish (sapphire blue) option when I ordered the pool (no extra cost, as pool mfg. business is quite slow this time of year). I paid "Cost" for the perimeter tiling but really like it. Its the same as yours Waterbear but blue in color. Viking does offer a 7 year warranty...
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    Newbie want to get a pool

    Waterbear, Actually I am on Barrier Island as well (Merritt Island to be precise). Where my house sits, there is a coquina layer about 6 feet down. Below this layer is a great deal of water and when the excavator broke through, the water began to bubble up and kept filling the dig site at the...
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    Newbie want to get a pool

    Hi Ciotog, I'm currently having a Fiberglass pool installed. I'm located just south of Kennedy Space Center on the East Coast and I can tell you, I had more ground water than anticipated. My pool goes from 3.5' to 7' and it required six pumps operating at the same time to keep the ground...
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    Fiberglass pools, NJ - Dealers & Installers?

    I'm currently having a Viking Fiberglass pool installed (Poseidon Model). The quality of this pool is unbelievable and I'd recommend that you take a look at the Viking Product Line (vikingpools.net). I researched quite abit with Friends and Co-workers and all agreed that If they were to do...