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  1. kevinanton7

    Extended Leave

    Hi all, wondering about an extended leave of an open pool, mid season. We normally have pretty stable pH and a SWG. Was considering to leave the EVO robot in the pool, running once per week or so, autocover closed. Problem is that we don't have any metric for SWG run time on a pool not...
  2. kevinanton7

    Fast "drip" from Filter Valve

    Hi, I have a fast drip, from the waste port of my Vari-flo XL any ideas? Thank you!
  3. kevinanton7

    CT Pool Fence Legislation RETROACTIVE

    Hello everyone, I just wanted to bring to your attention the CT house has passed HB 5169 requiring ALL inground pools to have fences, this includes those that have autocovers AND existing pools. Meaning if you have a pool that was grandfathered in you will have to pay for a fence. Personally...
  4. kevinanton7

    First Time Pool Opening - CT

    Hi everyone, as I said in the pool opening pics thread, we had more slack in the cover than we wanted over the winter because our pool patio was just wrapping up (diy) when we closed for the winter. So the winter cover pump, pumped out more water than we wanted and some leaves got in there...
  5. kevinanton7

    Looking for Recommendations

    Hi, we are looking for a robotic cleaner for a 16x32ft pool. We have (or will have as soon as i finish it) an autocover if that makes a difference. We don't want a piece of junk, but price is a consideration. Any recommendations? Thank you!
  6. kevinanton7

    Chlorine Levels - Salt Water Pool

    Hello, we have just had our liner put in for our pool renovation, will post some updated photos once I finish the patio in my other thread, however, I am having some 'issues' with the chemistry. Just now I measured the following: FC - 7.5 CC - 0 PH - 7.5 CYA - 50 TA - 130 Salt - 3800 A couple...
  7. kevinanton7

    Return Inlet Replacement

    As I mentioned in a couple other threads, I am rehabbing a pool and patio. We don't want to bury the 30 year old piping so we are replacing all of it. Can anyone tell me how to get these return inlets out and what I would replace them with? Thanks! One image you can see from the inside of...
  8. kevinanton7

    Old Pool Renovation - Drain

    I am in the process of renovating a pool that is at least 30 years old. I will be replacing the existing plumbing, which is some kind of old flexible looking white pipe. My question is: Should I abandon the drain. As far as I can tell there are currently no leaks in the plumbing, but I am...
  9. kevinanton7

    Liner Pool - Big Oops

    New here, thank you for all of the great info. SO... Bought a house, has a 'pool'. Entire area was a mess, needed new pool patio, coping, etc. The fiberglass steps are in rough shape too, and I had gotten some concrete chips in the pool while chipping off the coping, so I decided to refinish...