new to pool forum love the site!

[PoolDoc]

will it be easier or harder to moderate the chemical composition as the water temperature fluctuates versus keeping a more consistent temp with assistance?

The main effect of temperature that pool owners notice is that algae is more likely, and more troublesome, at 90F than at 70F.

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The main effect of temperature that pool owners notice is that algae is more likely, and more troublesome, at 90F than at 70F.

i have installed this wb heater i know it prob is a waste of elect, wish i could build solar kit to power it tho

[PoolDoc]

Let me put it this way:

Do NOT let any LIVE people anywhere NEAR that pool, till you've removed that thing!

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Let me put it this way:

Do NOT let any LIVE people anywhere NEAR that pool, till you've removed that thing!

i have the control in plastic now, why do you think it poses electric shock?

[PoolDoc]

Johnny,

It's late. We've been so overwhelmed with new members that I've had to disable new registrations temporarily. And what's more, I've found that 90% of the folks who do something like this, don't understand the explanation of why they should not. So I hope you'll forgive me, but I'm going to pass.

Feel free to ask a local electrician or building inspector . . . or your homeowner's insurance rep.

Odds are you'll live.

If I'd died every time I did something, between the ages of 15 and 30, that was likely to get me killed, I'd have needed 25 lives, not 9! Still, I hope you have life insurance, and have selected guardians for your kids.

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thanks pool doc, I installed these in 1000's of waterbeds, i'd prob get it, sorry if I've done something stupid, are you saying you think I'm in the 90%?

[CarlD]

I'm gonna say it: A waterbed is indoors, and it's sealed. This is outdoors, open and water splashes. Your unit is NOT designed to be used outdoors. I hope, at a minimum, it's plugged into a GFCI, and I agree with Ben--do NOT let anyone in the pool while it is plugged in. UNPLUG IT!

A 4'x10' or 2'x20' solar panel will make your INTEX toasty warm--safely! I had a 15' round and with the 4'x10' got it up to hot-tub temps--105 deg!

Carl