Hi there, would like to trade for Rose of Sharon-pure white, single and Hibiscus Disco Belle Red I've been collecting both...let me know, thanks. Bea

I have a Merlin M230T opener with M872 remotes (the old type on 40Mhz), only one of which now works but poorly. I was advised that the M802 would replace it and have obtained two from Australia but having set them up the same as the old ones, they don't work. Can anyone suggest a solution please?

No need. I do recommend adding 24" lengths of #5 rebar for inside the pipes though. This gives the pipes a better grab should they rise up over the winter. The wind can cause this to happen and I have found the rebar tends to reduce this and when it does, the added length of the rebar hold on to more earth. The anchor in pipe can then be tapped back down to deck level. Put some wear padding under the cover. Travertine is somewhat soft and the cover's undulations tends to create a wear mark where the webbing meets the deck. Scott

I would just close the pool. The up and over with wedge bolsters to fill the spaces next to the spa. The Smart Mesh is worth the extra money. Dura-Mesh lets in too much light. Smart Mesh does not stretch and relies on the springs for give when a snow load comes calling but it keeps the light out. Put an automatic pump on the swim out step, if you have a swim out. It's usually an inch or two lower than the 1st step at the shallow end. With a two cover system, the spa cover winds up looking like a mess. The wall treatments are just noodles, very lame. They blow away. One other thing I don't like about Merlin is they don't like to listen to special instructions. When I measure a pool with a dive stand, one of my marks is typically centered at the edge of the pool, centered under the dive stand. When I tell Loop Loc no straps within 12" either side, they listen and Merlin doesn't. Merlin sends a dive stand kit which is a PITA. Merlin does make a very good cover. I prefer Loop Loc's offering and service level. Scott