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Live in planting Zone 8A. Working on adding a tropical landscape look. If you have that tropical landscape look, share some pictures and plants you are/have/will be using. Post away.

Have a 2021 Dolphin M600. Strong thunderstorms came through this afternoon and blew the power supply and the attached cart into the pool. From pool open to close the cart/ power supply stays plugged in poolside most of the time. Have recovered from the pool. Have not tested. Any suggestions on...

Just a clarification and something to consider. Cell cycle time vs. actual runtime and output. For example take the Hayward t-cells. They have a cycle of 180 minutes. Output is set in percentage of the cycle, and starts at the beginning of the cycle. At 50% the cell will be on for the first...

Searching for ideas others have done of installing a hose bib near the pool. Will be connected to an existing 1-1/4" PVC irrigation main line; same line used to fill the pool. Something like a yard hydrant, but more decorative and within a $75-150 budget. Will be located near a black...

Saw this website linked in a Facebook group post. Seems to be copying some of the info posed on TFP. https://poolresearch.com/slam/?fbclid=IwAR172QlGI-NbrzcMVz7Btxm7choxLuv1OQxgZgYiR9cCuXdRILsT6sKAiIc

Spouse does not want to install a pool handrail until it is needed because it distracts from the look of the pool. During construction the bronze rail mounting sockets were placed in the bond beam. The pavers have been cutout for the installation of a future handrail when it is needed. Need...

Need assistance in identifying this ring shaped stain on the bottom of a fiberglass pool. There are many of them randomly located from about the 4’ depth to the 6’ depth. Saw the first couple in January. Info on pool in signature. Pool was not closed or covered over winter. Check Pool math...

Any recommendation for the purchase of a solar cover?

The pool builder is complete with his portion of the project. I will be installing the coping and the pool deck. Both will be Techno-Bloc pavers. The fiberglass pool has a 3' concrete bond beam around the perimeter. Coping? Prefered adhesive (thinset, mortar, Flexlock or ______ brand adhesive)...

Looking for someone with knowledge in programing the Omnilogic. Have mastered basic operation. Looking for help configuring the automated valve operation for 2 water features and a heater bypass. System will have 5 valves. Please PM me.

The entry step to the tanning ledge is narrower than the steps from the tanning ledge to the main body of the pool. See the attached pool dig sheet.Water level is 4" from the top of the pool. Ariel will climb up the steps to the tanning ledge, but tries to climb up the narrow entry step and gets...

Fiberglass Pool was dug on Wednesday and set on Thursday. Backfill/ pool fill /plumbing to start on next week. Before all the equipment is in place, which maybe a week after filling, what should I be doing to keep the water clean and clear. Will be testing the fill water tonight and posting the...

Insearch of CMP 4' bubblers for fiberglass with LED Hayward compatible light. Any assistance is appreciated.

Proposed pool equipment pad layout, version 1.1 Comments appreciated.

For those that like laying out equipment have a weekend challenge project of a new install. parameters listed below. thanks in advance Pad size max is 9’ long 4’ wide. back of pad along wall of house. proposed fence on the left end. controller is located to the right of the pad on the...

After a lengthy search found the Hayward bubblers. Then the bad news, the bubblers are designed for a gunite pool and Hayward does not make a fiberglass/ vinyl conversion kit. Using OmniLogic automation and have the 320 lights. Looking for a bubbler that is compatible with the 320 lights. Any...

If they arrive , will have 4 Hayward Laminers to install around the pool. The first idea is to place them on the side away from the house. This would be the right side of pool in the attached photo. But would entertain suggestions from others who have laminers/deck jets. There will be 2...

For a 40’x15.5’ fiberglass pool, light finish, Using 320 lights, will 4 lights be adequate? pool has a 7’ tanning ledge with 2 lighted bubblers.

Have a big fiberglass pool sitting in the yard. Way to wet to dig, so the install is delayed. But............... a stress crack was found at the bottom of an inside corner at the 5.5' depth area. The overnight deluge of rain I guess was a blessing as the installer saw water dripping from the...

Pool builder failed to order the Hayward WFB100 Blubbers fir the tanning ledge back in April when they were added to the pool install. I have ask him several times since them if he had them ordered as supplies were running short. Today we were informed he can’t find them, and the pool arrived...

New pool build start date in August. Using Colorlogic 320 lights with 3 transformers for the pool, bubblers and hoping laminers if the become available. The pool equipment is panel is located 150' from the furthest light as the wire would be laided. Have come up with 3 options. (1) set the...

What extra features do you regret adding to your pool? What features do you regret not adding to your pool build?

ADMIN: If this is not allowed, please delete and notify me. The Hayward OmniLogic Base HLBASE has been difficult to locate in North Carolina. It is a dealer only product from their expert line only available for purchase from a dealer/distributor; no online sales permitted. Any assistance in...

PB says mid-late June install date. FG 15.5'x40', 17,890 gal., 617 sft surface. Eastern North Carolina. Hayward system: OminLogic, Tristar VS900, SwimClear C4030, SWG-TCell 940, Pool lights, plumbed to add a future heater (HP or NG, 2psi meter 30' away) Water features: 2 ledge bubblers...

Having a fiberglass pool installed in about 20 weeks. Leisure Pinnacle 40, 17890 gallons, using totally Hayward equipment, cartridge filter, no heater at this time, but plumbing will be such one can be added in the future. . First question, Pool equipment location: Anything recommended to...