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    Water in standpipe

    I was doing the monthly rounds yesterday, checking on the winter status of all the pool equipment. Took off the skimmer lid to see if anything exciting was going on in there. There was water in the standpipe. I am in NM so we do get freezing weather and all the equipment does get winterized...
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    Quick and easy salt question

    Good afternoon! I am going to try adding a batch of salt on my non-SWCG bleach managed BBB pool to see how the "feel" is. Shooting for 2000-2500ppm. How long does it take for the salt ppm to lower/disappear? I figured it breaks down over time correct? Thanks, J.
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    Landscape lighting, pool, and electricity

    Hello all, I am looking for advice/knowledge on the safety of low voltage landscape lighting around the pool. Our pool finished construction in late September, we got a few weeks of use before we shut it down over the winter. The winter has been spent wrapping up some concrete work, moving...
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    Pictures of SWG setups

    If anyone could post up pictures or diagrams of how your SWG's are plumbed in, I would appreciate it. Links to other threads or websites if you know of any good ones. I am thinking of putting one in this spring. My equipment picture if you have any suggestions: Thanks, J.
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    Chemistry and auto cover

    Pool is a couple weeks away from being finished. Been learning on the BBB and I will start it after the pool is up and running. A question though on chemistry with an automatic cover. Our pool will be covered a fair amount of the time during the week due to us wanting to keep it safe with the...
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    Underway in NM

    Here are some pics of our 20x36 underway. I will update signature line and specs as we get closer to water. This is a great site, looking forward to water and chemistry! J.
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    New, under construction, and thank you.

    I knew there was better pool chemistry info out there, I just had to find it. I got the feeling everytime I was in a pool store I was getting hyped and marketed, nobody could back up their claims. It didn't take long to find you guys and gals. A couple hours of reading, some quick learning...