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    What are these brown spots in the plaster?

    These spots started showing up after plastering even before filling. There seems to be a source pebble in each one. If I dig it out and acid treat the area, the spot goes away. The problem is that more and more are showing up and it has been 5 weeks since plastering. PB says he has no idea...
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    Gas Heater to Omnilogic wiring question, 2-wire or 3-wire?

    I am installing my Omnilogic and have a question about the LV connection to the Hayward Universal H-Series Heater. I have an attached spa that shares all equipment with the pool. I will be mostly heating the spa but may occasionally want to heat the pool. Which is a better connection type...
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    Do I need a blower?

    Do I need a blower? This video shows the amount of air being injected by just the venturi effect. Since I am replacing all of the equipment as part of the remodel, why not add something else. :LOL: Here is a video showing the current jets: Spa jets without a blower I have nothing to compare...
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    New plaster, low CH

    I got plastered two weeks ago and my CH is staying around 150. Should I be concerned? I know that in Arizona it will rise over time but I'm wondering if being low now will cause any issues with the fresh plaster. My PoolMath logs are in my profile.
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    Plug for Pool Tool 104D Anode tee?

    I'm finally filling my pool today and when I turned on the pump for the first time I found a leak. The cap for my new Pool Tool 104D anode has a split in the middle. I called Pool Tool and spoke with the owner. He was nice enough to send me a replacement via 2nd day air but my freshly...
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    Hayward Tristar VS 950 - with or without OMNI?

    I'm considering replacing my existing pump (Hayward Super II - 1.5hp) with a Hayward Tristar VS 950. During the current re-plaster I added a waterfall, more returns, etc which could probably benefit from from higher flow rates. Plus I could get significant savings from a variable speed pump...
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    Pebble plaster in high Arizona heat?

    I have been trying to get my PB to plaster my pool for months. Material shortages and the fact that he is not making much if anything on my job has left me without a finished pool. I recently told him to just pay the (double normal) price for the only material apparently available which is...
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    Wire everything through the timer?

    I and moving and upgrading all equipment to a new pad in a better location. My plan is to have the pump, SWG, and heater power all supplied by the feed that is switched by the timer and then by a master switch that is between the timer and the equipment. Something like this: 220v feed -->...
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    Need recommendations for waterfall builder in Tucson

    I am in the process of rebuilding my IG pool. New plumbing, electrical, skimmer, equipment, pebble finish, etc. Midway through the process I decided I wanted a waterfall area behind the area where the pool meets the spa. My job in this rebuild is the new plumbing, water line, electrical...
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    Adding jets etc to existing gunite attached spa

    I'm getting a re-plaster now (and at the same time adding a suction line for the cleaner, adding an auto fill, replacing the skimmer, and replacing the old small diameter piping and returns. I decided to move all of the equipment to a better location so it is turning into a huge job. The spa...