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    Dolphin M5 - Where to buy?

    I currently need to replace a broken iRobot Verro and have started looking at Dolphin cleaners. The newer ones appear to get good reviews, but it's so darn difficult trying to figure out what model is what and where you can get it. And once you do settle on a model, you find that you can, or...
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    Remote for Robot or not?

    Do people find that the extra $$ is worth it to have a remote control on their robotic cleaner? I have decided on the Blue Diamond and now am just trying to figure out if the extra $300 is worth it for the ability to steer the thing around the bottom of my pool. Being a total gadget geek my...
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    Is it easy to install a pump timer?

    My set up: 230v pump which plugs into an outlet. That outlet is controlled by a standard switch. I don't have a lot experience with electrical projects, though I did replace my pool pump last month (but that was easy because I just used the old wiring and it was an exact match to the new...
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    Add CYA even if using Trichlor Pucks?

    Am I crazy to consider adding CYA while still using Trichlor pucks? I've been using the pucks (in addition to bleach) for about 5 weeks now and all of the CYA tests I've done (TF Kit and strips) have indicated I have little to no CYA. I thought after 5 weeks of using the pucks in my feeder my...
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    How much water loss is normal?

    I'm a new pool owner quickly learning about my pool and this forum has been invaluable so thanks to everyone who participates and shares their time and knowledge. So my question is this, how much water loss is normal for a pool due to evaporation and "splash out"? I realize that a lot of...