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    Hurlcon VX 9 or Viron Salt Chlorinator V35

    Hi - I am having trouble choosing between Hurlcon VX 9 or Viron Salt chlorinator V35 55,000 L pool. I will be running the Viron P320. I understand the VX9 is an older model - but pool builders seem to favour them still? Is there anything wrong with the Viron V35? Kind reg
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    Reading pump curves

    I am trying to work our it it is worth while buying a Variable speed pump (viron p320) with the below flow curve. I have 9.5 meters of piping from the skimmer to the pump, and about 8.5m from filter to second outlet point. (about 18m of total piping alone). Does the below curve suggest I need...
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    Sand filters - is bigger, better?

    Hi guys, being new to pools and to this forum - this is what I learn so far in terms of having an efficient setup (keeping power bills down): PUMP- bigger isn't better. Get the right size pump, or slower running pump - running longer is better. PIPES - Bigger diameter is generally better...
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    45 degree connectors or curve

    Hi guys, Sorry for my multiple questions as a noob - I have adopted a pool which will be renovated in next few weeks - so there's a few things I need sorted before then...and the folks here have been great. I need to run some piping around my bean shape pool - and I think I am becoming a bit...
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    Intsalling high pressure shower feature

    Hi, I would like to install a high pressure shower feature (picture attached). I have figured out that I need an extra pump - about 2HP (560 Litres per minute) to get the high pressure I need. So I will be having two pumps in my pool setup - (a) variable speed pump for everyday use - and (b)...
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    Low speed pumps causing gas bubbles

    Hi guys, I am in the market for a new pump - and I will buy an eco - variable speed pump (Viron P320) here is Australia. I discovered on the net - that when this pump is running at low speed - gas bubbles form in the salt cell. The issue identified from another site: I have had a VX9T...
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    Moving return inlets

    Hi guys, In terms of circulation - is it ok to move the water return inlets to be on the opposite side of the skimmer box? At the moment - they are on the same side. I will be running a Dc pump that is usually running at low speed - so I am unsure if there will be enough circulation happening...
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    Changing pool piping

    Hi guys - I am new to this forum and very new to the pool world - as we have adopted an 55,000 Litre in ground pool with the house we bought - so i have a few questions if I may on this wonderful forum. I am replacing my pump - and I also need to move it. So I need to change my piping as well...