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    Early 70's pool restoration DYI

    I am just starting the process of restoring my pool. I plan on doing all the work myself but could use input from anyone who has gone through this. Like I said, I am doing the work myself so don't give advice of "hire a contractor" I am a contractor.....just not for pools and many people on...
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    Aqua Shield Pool Enclosures

    Has anyone ever had one of these enclosures installed for their pool? Was it in a winter/snow climate? I am looking for more information from anyone who has actually installed one of these. http://www.aquashield.com Thanks,
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    Timer/Heater/pump question

    Here is my situation. I have a pool pump separate from my pool filter pump. The second pump is to direct water from the pool to the solar panels on my house. (the pool filter is way at the back of the yard and too far from my house) I have since purchased a pool heat pump and have tied it in...
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    Best pool cleaner for LARGE debris

    I have a pool in an area with several large trees. On a windy day I will often get leaves, maple keys, and small twigs in my pool. We have a Kreepy Crawly but it will often stop because of the larger debris. What type of cleaner is best to clean my pool including the large debris
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    Swimming pool heat pump

    I have the opportunity to purchase a used heat pump for our pool. We have solar heating, but after the wet and rainy season we have had up here in Southern Ontario, Canada, my wife wants to look at an alternative heat source to supplement the solar heating on cloudy/cool days. The heat pump I am...
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    heat pump for pool

    I have the opportunity to purchase a used heat pump for our pool. We have solar heating, but after the wet and rainy season we have had up here in Southern Ontario, Canada, my wife wants to look at an alternative heat source to supplement the solar heating on cloudy/cool days. The heat pump I...
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    Intake line leak

    ***** I just thought I should move this thread to this section as I now know it is a repair needed. Please see the next two replies. ***** Whenever my pool filter shuts off, I get massive air bubbles that return to the pool via the skimmer. The result is that everything that was skimmed gets...
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    massive air bubbles

    Whenever my pool filter shuts off, I get massive air bubbles that return to the pool via the skimmer. The result is that everything that was skimmed gets blown back into pool. I have an issue where my pump has many bubbles in the pump skimmer basket, tiny bubbles return through jets, and you...
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    Maximum solar efficiency

    I have (6) 2 x 20 Sungrabber solar panels for my 18 x 36 inground pool. I run an independent 3/4 hp pump for the solar system and wondering about efficiency of the panels. Should I be installing a diverting valve to reduce flow through the panels? I think this is getting into the "Law of...
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    Air bubbles at return jets ( and a cloudiness issue )

    20X40 inground kidney concrete pool SWG Hayward pump and filter Solar panel system (independent pump from pool filter) My pool water chemistry is fine according to the pool store test. But my pool is still cloudy. I had a calcium harness issue as well as a high PH issue. That has been...