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    Remote Control of Summit Heat Pump

    Hey everyone, Last year, my heat pump was replaced under warranty; however, the installers did not reconnect my pool automation controller as it was my own setup. I am looking to reconnect it now using the manual located at...
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    Concrete decking cracks

    Hey everyone! I had my pool installed during the fall of 2020 and went with a concrete decking over unistone - which I am now regrettino. Early in 2021, we started to see hairline cracks in the decking and some of them have become unsightly. The pool company we used has a great reputation-...
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    Slow close fence

    Hey guys - I get the impression I will be spending a lot of time on TFP! Question: i recently had my pool installed and with it a glass fence with a metal frame. It looks great- but when the gate closes… well sometimes it does it very hard. The auto close mechanism has been adjusted and it’s...
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    Pool accessory holder and poolside garbages

    Hey guys - pretty random questions.. but interested to hear what everyone thinks. 1. We have a chain link fence surrounding the perimeter of the house with slats and glass fence around the pool. I’ve noticed there are no real fence hooks or anything else that are sold to hold pool hoses. I could...
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    Testing for Free Chlorine - Hanna HI701

    Hey guys - I live in Canada and the Taylor kits arent super easy to come by.. and I am lazy :P Just wondering if anyone had any comments or guideance on this Hanna HI701 FC tester Hanna HI701 Free Chlorine Checker® HC. Thanks!
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    Automated Pool Measurement using PHIN, Sutro, etc...

    Hey guys - I saw some chats on the forum saying that most of the gadgets arent all they are cracked up to be - but one of the key reasons was that they only did ORP and not FC. Now, my (very rudimentary) understanding of FC is that measuring it is much less important w/ a pool w/ a salt water...
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    Montreal Vinyl Pool Decision - Frame.. or whats behind it.. how much does it matter?

    Hey guys - new user here. I am debating between vinyl and fiberglass pools and I prefer the idea of fiberglass, but for the size I want (~14x30 w/ a 6.5' deepend) its cost prohibitive and often comes with "seats" in odd places that I dont care for. SO I am back to looking at vinyl. In my area...