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    Help evaluating a pool

    Without the ability to inspect, what do you think is the problem with this pool? cost of fixing?
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    Sense and Dispense issue, Hayward not helping or do they?

    So i am having issues with the ORP sensor in my sense and dispense system. The OPR doesn't make sense sometimes it is showing 600 when the fc is 12 and 630 when the fc is 3. So i contacted Hayward support, they asked me for the pool test result which i gave them CYA = 70 pH = 7.5 TA = 110 CH...
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    Stenner some questions

    I have the rainbow 320 installed (new pool) i want to replace it with a Stenner 45MHP10. Can i use the injection input already in use with the rainbow 320 with the Stenner? or do i need to redo it? I have an Ecommand 4 with a VS pump, how to i connect the Stenner to the Ecommand 4 for power...
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    Time to Convert

    When is the best time of the year to purchase a SWG system? is it in the beginning of the session at the end?
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    Free Pool Heater

    What do you think about this? Free Pool Heater - YouTube
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    New construction in Northern CA

    Hi All, ~2 years ago i built my own above ground pool in previous home, and you were a big help Newbie - need some help A year ago we moved to a different home and now we are ready to pull the trigger for an IG gunite pool. We don't have much room in our back yard so we try to maximize the...
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    Shopping for a new home with a pool

    OK so it's been decided to get a new home with a pool (IG) All the places I've seen so far are with IG concrete pools. What do i need to check about the pool to estimate if the pool is in good condition or not. I heard it can cost 30-50K$ to fix a problematic pool in our area so that is a...
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    How to connect a new pump

    Weird question i know, but i got a new Hayward pump and screwed in the PVC fitting using teflon tape, i didn't use PVC glue on that part because it needs to be disconnected in the future. it always leaks no matter how hard i tightened it and how much teflon tape i use. Should i put PVC glue...
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    Low CH

    My CH is 50. I have an intex pool and i read that you don't need to deal with CH on an intex pool But what about my heater and SWG? their manual say i need CH to be between 200-400. What should i do?
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    2 speed pump + heater

    What is the best way to use a gas heater? with the pump on high or low? I have 1HP 2 speed pump with a hayward heater (100K), when the pump is on low the heater will not turn on unless i put the pump on high and set it back to low, also in the low position the heater pump very hot water into...
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    Running the pump while in pool

    Sometimes when i have more than a handful of people in the pool it can get dirty really fast. Can i run the pump (on low) when people are there?
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    Upset with Intex

    8 weeks ago , purchased a new SWG system from intex. 4 weeks later the pump started to make grinding noises, i called Intex and they sent a replacement. Yesterday while the unit was running, after a min or two the service light went on and the pump shut itself off, i called Intex and they said...
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    Pump noise

    To make a long tory short i am looking to replace the Intex pump with a pump that can connect to a timer (which the Intex can not) and would be low noise. How can i find the mount of noise each pump makes? i can't seem to find it in any of the spec pages i've checked. Can someone recommend a...
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    First tests on new pool

    Did my first test today: (SWG) CYA:60 PH-7.4 FC-8 CC-1 TA:125 CH:100 What should i do? just follow poolmath?
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    Skimmer for Intex pool

    Which one should i go with? http://www.amazon.com/Hayward-SP1091LX-Dyna-Skim-Above-Ground-Accessory/dp/B002DPY196 http://www.amazon.com/Hayward-SP1091WM-Dyna-Skim-Above-Ground-Skimmer/dp/B002KMIK26
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    Recommendation for an AGP robot cleaner

    What will you recommend for the Intex 18x9x52 ? Will the Aquabot Jr. do the job well or should i get something else?
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    How far from pool?

    i would like to buy a saltwater system to my pool (intex 18x9x52) i am thinking on the INTEX 2650 My question is, how far can i install it away from my pool? is 10-15' would be ok?
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    Newbie - need some help

    Hi All, I am new, but i read a lot here and getting smarter by the minute. Thanks you! I do have a question about how to level my yard. I bought an Intex 18X9X52, i am wondering if i can level the ground by putting cement/pavement blocks on top of it? the ground is already close to being...