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    Pump died - need replacement

    Current model ST1152 1.5hp single speed seized and is throwing sparks out its vent. I keep hearing variable speed is the way to go for energy savings anyway. I went to chain pool store and they recommended a Jacuzzi JVS270s 2.7THP at $1900 plus tax and labor to install comes to $2500 total. This...
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    Does covering the pool reduce chlorine usage?

    Located in Phoenix AZ where the sun is strong and temps reach 110 pretty regularly this time of year. I'm leaving for about a month this summer and a friend is coming to check up on the pool 1x per week. We have storms here in July so I'm covering the pool while I'm away to keep debris out. Does...
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    Is liquid chlorine cheaper?

    I recently started up a new pool and was shocked at chlorine tab prices. It's been a while since I maintained a pool and I don't remember chlorine tabs being this expensive. So I've been chlorinating with bleach and then discovered big box stores sell liquid chlorine for pools. The brand I've...
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    Sand filter deep clean/new sand or replace filter and pump?

    I recently moved into a new house with old pool equipment. I live in Phoenix AZ. The house was empty for 2 years and the filter was not on the entire time. Who knows when it was last deep cleaned. Anyway the pool has been replastered and refilled 2 months ago, filter seems to clean just fine...