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  1. QCJLo

    Heavy Calcium Deposits

    [attachment=1:1sasxgha]Calcium 1.jpg[/attachment:1sasxgha] [attachment=0:1sasxgha]Calcium 2.jpg[/attachment:1sasxgha] I am having a great deal of issues with calcium buildup in my Interllichlor as you can see from these pictures. It looks like this after approximately 1-2 months. I go through...
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    Residue on Concrete Slab is Dulling the New Finish

    I just finished installing a new fiberglass pool (about 2 months ago). I had a very large concrete slab poured around it. The contractor sealed the concrete and for about the first week the water beaded up and the finish was brilliant and glossy. Fast forward a few weeks and the water on the...
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    Muriatic Acid in a Fiberglass Pool

    I just read the following (cut & paste): Is this true? I just installed a fiberglass pool and have been using (for the past month) Muriatic Acid. If I can't use that, what should I use?
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    Pentair IntelliChlor IC20 or IC40?

    I am self installing a Viking St Thomas 13,700 gallon pool. I will be installing the Pentair IntelliChlor system. I figured I needed the IC20 since my pool is under 20,000 gallons. Is that correct, or is there a reason I need to move up to the IC40?
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    Lighting: LED vs Fiber Optic

    I am considering adding MagicStream water features by Pentair (LINK) to my new pool build. For those that are unaware, these are deck jets that are lit up via LED and fiber optics. In looking over these water features, I notice a significant difference in price between the LED and fiber optic...
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    Intellibrite Light: 12 volt vs 120 volt

    I will be purchasing the Intellibrite Color Changing Light for my pool. What's the difference between the 12 volt and the 120 volt versions? - 12 Volt - 120 Volt
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    Buying a Pump: Has Anyone Purchased from PoolsOnly.com?

    I am purchasing some pool equipment, and in my searches, I have found that PoolsOnly.com is by far the cheapest. Here's an example: Pentair Intelliflo VS-3050 pump: - PoolsOnly: $849.95 - Amazon: $913.12 - PoolAndSpa: $989.99 - H2OPoolProducts: $880.00 - PoolPlaza: $969.99 I've been to...
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    Opinions About my Pool Build Equipment

    Hello everyone! :wave: I will start by saying what a valuable resource this website has proven to be. I'm a huge fan of message boards. It is a #1 source of where I go when I need answers to just about anything. I have made TFP my forum for all pool related issues. I thank all the...
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    Where to Buy Pool Pump, Filter, etc

    I'm currently in the process of finding a PB for a fiberglass pool install. I'm considering doing some of the install myself to save on costs. The PB that I might use is quoting me $600 more to upgrade to the Pentair Intelliflo VS-3050 pump (from a standard non-variable Pentair pump). That...
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    So Cal Fiberglass Pool Installer - Recommendations?

    I am beginning my research into creating my backyard oasis! I still have a ways to go in figuring out the specifics of the equipment I will use, but one thing seems pretty clear to me. I want a fiberglass pool & spa. I have no family or friends to ask for recommendations on PB's...