Recent content by aksdfw

Sorry, sounds like the pool store has been laughing all the way to the bank. I have found that the advice here on the forum and in pool school along with the test kits all work great, save chemicals and are pretty much frustration-free. I have a refurbished pool this year too and have trouble...

I have a much bigger plot (st Augustine) and all battery operated equipment. I bought 'greenworks brand either thru Amazon or their website directly and went with the more power sets (and larger batteries. After 3+ years of heavy use (a steep wild hill, grass and weeds to a foot) I haven't had...

well yes, using trouble free method, you do kind of know what you are putting in your pool... I don't know about other chemistry systems... i always like to buy the simple ingredients. I have been using TBFP method since we bought the house and pool 2 years ago... just tempted by not having to...

Here is a link to the video. Make Your Own Chlorine from Salt with the CHLORINE GENIE - YouTube It is tempting not to have to add salts OR chlorine and it has a way to maintain pH, if i understand it all. I am guessing that a few folks may have these. Any feedback?

one of the PBs we are looking at for renovation also uses the Gemstone/Finest Finish brand. Seems good as far as I can tell, but doesn't seem like a lot of people have it. i would also like to hear reports!

I live in TX and appreciate having some of my pool in the shade, so it may be worth it to extend into the non-sunny areas (the shallower end?)

After looking around the website more, it *seems* that the Cu/Ag is in commercial pools, so maybe not such a concern. Anyone with one installed?

Hi. Anyone know anything about a Chlorine Genie? Chlorine Genie, Inc. One pool company has recommended it. I figure the install and purchase price is probably 3-4 years worth of lugging heavy and dirty (from the pigeons at the big box store garden center) chlorine bottles. The thing that I...

Anyone have any experience or an opinion on Universal White Blended Cement ? All of the other pool companies I've talked to offer the same plaster options (from SGM).

That gap where the gas can sits - is it the right height to face the outside of the wall with matching stone and then put a built-in sitting bench out of stone?

We have a ~40-year-old in-ground gunite pool that we purchased in 2013. It was poorly maintained for at least a decade before we purchased (the plaster may well be original). I was hoping to renovate next fall, but the skimmer in the deep end is now about an inch away from the pool wall and the...

Check out Spark. I assume you have looked at the website where you can compare the electric rates.

Pool and deck look great! With that stonescapes mini pebble, did you have to brush everyday? Is the concrete slippery when it or your feet are wet? How hot is it in the tx sun (I live in dfw) Tia!