Pools & Spas

This is the place to discuss the ins and outs of swimming pools and spas, like how to have one built, how to maintain them, how to keep uninvited "guests" from dropping by, etc.

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On-Topic Discussions     [Switch to:  Gallery] More Recent Messages...   |   Page: 1   2   3   4   5   6   7   8   9   10   11   12   13   14   15   16   17   18   19   20   21   22   23   24   25   26   27   28   29   30   31   32   33   34   35   36   37   38   39   40   41   42   43   44   45   46   47   48   49   50   51   52   53   54   55   56   57   58   59   60   61   62   63   64   65   66   67   Intelliflo VF vs. VS Question Posted by: poolgirl_2008 on Tue, Apr 8, 08 at 0:28 101 follow-ups, last one posted on Mon, Oct 12, 09 at 23:38 Jandy DE Filter Pressure Gauge Posted by: texasbrew on Sat, Oct 10, 09 at 18:47 5 follow-ups, last one posted on Mon, Oct 12, 09 at 17:56 Which would you put in and why? (pool depth) Posted by: sandlll on Sun, Oct 4, 09 at 15:36 9 follow-ups, last one posted on Mon, Oct 12, 09 at 17:37 Pentair 125 Amp Load Center Posted by: back_yard_lap_pool on Sat, Oct 10, 09 at 21:30 9 follow-ups, last one posted on Mon, Oct 12, 09 at 14:54 question on gas line supply for bbq and firepit Posted by: airborne101 on Sun, Oct 11, 09 at 14:49 2 follow-ups, last one posted on Mon, Oct 12, 09 at 12:52 Noisy Pool pump Posted by: cygnusecks on Mon, Oct 12, 09 at 10:09 2 follow-ups, last one posted on Mon, Oct 12, 09 at 12:02 Northern CA owner/build- 98.5% done with some pictures Posted by: ventinc on Wed, Jul 29, 09 at 23:08 9 follow-ups, last one posted on Mon, Oct 12, 09 at 11:08 Hayward vs Pentair Automation Posted by: el_duderino on Fri, Dec 12, 08 at 15:05 48 follow-ups, last one posted on Mon, Oct 12, 09 at 11:06 need quick help re: pool pumps, salt vs chlorine.. Posted by: dirtymartini on Sun, Oct 11, 09 at 9:38 3 follow-ups, last one posted on Mon, Oct 12, 09 at 10:33 Main Drain Sump Posted by: martmo on Wed, Oct 7, 09 at 8:50 23 follow-ups, last one posted on Mon, Oct 12, 09 at 9:07 deck drain materials Posted by: joanneswimsct on Mon, Oct 5, 09 at 22:45 13 follow-ups, last one posted on Sun, Oct 11, 09 at 22:09 elementary plumbing question Posted by: nyjohn on Sun, Oct 11, 09 at 0:57 3 follow-ups, last one posted on Sun, Oct 11, 09 at 13:04 How Much to Budget for Pool Project ? Posted by: grantorino on Wed, Oct 7, 09 at 17:20 7 follow-ups, last one posted on Sun, Oct 11, 09 at 9:36 Central Florida Pool Build Posted by: chulaman on Sun, Nov 16, 08 at 21:49 27 follow-ups, last one posted on Sat, Oct 10, 09 at 20:44 water top-off systems Posted by: skeeter_ca on Sat, Oct 10, 09 at 14:14 6 follow-ups, last one posted on Sat, Oct 10, 09 at 20:07 Spa pump sizing Posted by: doublespiral on Tue, Oct 6, 09 at 17:09 7 follow-ups, last one posted on Sat, Oct 10, 09 at 16:33 Out with the old. Need new equipment. Posted by: heretoplease on Sun, Jan 25, 09 at 18:25 38 follow-ups, last one posted on Sat, Oct 10, 09 at 11:27 Show your pool landscaping! Posted by: nosabe on Thu, Oct 1, 09 at 9:54 8 follow-ups, last one posted on Sat, Oct 10, 09 at 11:03 air in newly installed pump Posted by: skeeter_ca on Fri, Oct 9, 09 at 0:59 9 follow-ups, last one posted on Sat, Oct 10, 09 at 0:51 Acid Bath vs. Acid Wash Posted by: goldenbeach on Fri, Aug 28, 09 at 19:23 25 follow-ups, last one posted on Fri, Oct 9, 09 at 22:16 My pool has arrived Posted by: edie_tn on Sat, Sep 12, 09 at 14:39 9 follow-ups, last one posted on Fri, Oct 9, 09 at 20:58 Help/question regarding 'running dry' Posted by: readyami on Fri, Oct 9, 09 at 8:49 2 follow-ups, last one posted on Fri, Oct 9, 09 at 17:27 Tiny Black Bugs In Skimmer? Posted by: zooming993 on Fri, Oct 9, 09 at 13:09 1 follow-up, posted on Fri, Oct 9, 09 at 16:24 Question--draining plaster pool spa for winter? Posted by: jeffkcmo on Wed, Oct 7, 09 at 14:03 7 follow-ups, last one posted on Fri, Oct 9, 09 at 11:37 Pool Closing Questions Posted by: zooming993 on Wed, Oct 7, 09 at 13:43 15 follow-ups, last one posted on Fri, Oct 9, 09 at 10:29 Installing used Tiger River Bengal Posted by: stevestk on Fri, Oct 9, 09 at 7:29 2 follow-ups, last one posted on Fri, Oct 9, 09 at 10:12 new dig + looking for thejimbar travertine decking thread Posted by: nyjohn on Thu, Oct 8, 09 at 9:07 3 follow-ups, last one posted on Fri, Oct 9, 09 at 7:34 Does color of vinyl pool cover affect degradation rate? Posted by: chuckchuck on Tue, Oct 6, 09 at 20:15 4 follow-ups, last one posted on Thu, Oct 8, 09 at 23:35 Removal Tool, Eyeball Fitting Posted by: zooming993 on Sat, Oct 3, 09 at 16:06 22 follow-ups, last one posted on Thu, Oct 8, 09 at 9:58 Safety Vacuum Release System (SVRS) Posted by: tim_pool_newbie on Thu, Oct 1, 09 at 22:54 12 follow-ups, last one posted on Thu, Oct 8, 09 at 1:16 Next 30 messages...   |   Page: 1   2   3   4   5   6   7   8   9   10   11   12   13   14   15   16   17   18   19   20   21   22   23   24   25   26   27   28   29   30   31   32   33   34   35   36   37   38   39   40   41   42   43   44   45   46   47   48   49   50   51   52   53   54   55   56   57   58   59   60   61   62   63   64   65   66   67 On-Topic Discussions     [Switch to:  Gallery]

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