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  1. yostmatt

    SWG not producing chlorine

    I have a Circupool Si 30 cell that has stopped making chlorine. The display shows the volts and amps going up, but nothing is being created (salt 3300). I called up Discount Salt Pool, and the person on the phone said that he is 99% sure my problem is my phosphates are too high. I have never...
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    Latham liner warranty seems useless, experience?

    I was wondering if anyone had experience or filed a liner warranty claim. I have a Latham liner in my pool. I am getting some separation along the bead. I am on year three of my warranty so I emailed them and sent them pictures. They approved the warranty claim and said I would be responsible...
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    Crazy CH

    Hello. I just opened my pool and did a first round of tests and my CH is out of this world. Here are my October 6, 2014 closing numbers FC - 16 CC - .5 TA - 210 CH - 400 CYA - 50 Here are my results today FC - 5 CC - 0 TA - 170 CH 1375 CYA - 40 I am not sure how my CH tripled. I drained...
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    New Piping layout w/solar

    Hello everyone. I moved my equipment pad this year closer to my shed on a pad I poured last weekend. I am planning on opening this weekend, or next, and was wondering if you guys can take a look at my plumbing layout. I will add two solar panel this year to help with heating. Last year, I...
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    Sliding Door Freezing

    I have a question for people living in the north dealing with the cold weather. My sliding glass door heading out onto the patio keeps freezing shut. There is visible ice on the inside of the door the whole way around. That is the door we let the dog out though, so it has been a pain in the...
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    Suggestions on how to cut deck boards

    I am trying to figure out the best way to cut my deck boards so they line up with the edge of the pool wall. In Hindsight I should of marked each one on the bottom, cut then flipped. Since I am past that point I am looking for some suggestions. I was thinking about having my wife stand in the...
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    A leak around my skimmer

    Hey guys. I have a leak around my skimmer and it is really bumming me out. I did the install myself and followed the instructions to a T, and it leaked. I called the local pool guys to help out, 450 bucks later they installed another brand skimmer (Hayward). I had to drain half the water out...
  8. yostmatt

    My Build: 24' x 52" Radiant Pool Build Diary w/ Photos

    Decided to take the plunge this year and get a pool. I have posted a few other times here, but I wanted to share my journey, since you will appreciate the journey and not just the finished product. Don't be too harsh on me, this is my first build and my dad's second (his last was over 20 years...
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    Beaded Liner stretch question

    Guys. I am concerned about my liner stretching. I know everyone says you will be amazed at how much it will stretch. But I am kind of worried. It is pretty dang tight. I have about 3-4" if water in the pool now. I am really worried about the liner ripping, or the bead coming out or separating...
  10. yostmatt

    Filter Pump Combo Thoughts?

    Hey guys. Happy Monday! Big week for me. My excavator will be here tomorrow, and my 24'x52" Radiant pool will be delivered in the afternoon (according to the shipping company). I have been delaying ordering my pump/filter, as I swear I have been on every pool site looking for a deal. I was...
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    Electric Service Underground

    Hey Everyone. I am new here from central Pennsylvania and had a questions about electric service. I am putting a pool in my side yard that is shaped like a rectangle 40 feet wide by about 200 feet in length. I am looking at the Radiant pools because of the slope; I can burry half of it...