Recent content by Eavie0513

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    Just waiting for installation now!

    So my install date is going to be April 3. That will be after the last freeze, but about 5-6 weeks before the weather will be even remotely comfortable enough to swim. I went ahead and ordered cove moulding for the bottom of the pool. I also ordered a 13x5 fishtail resin deck. I know there...
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    Just waiting for installation now!

    Good! I was hoping that would be the best solution. I have a blue bubble solar cover I can use to cover the pool on sunny days, that should help to start raising the temp a little bit. I think I probably do need the extra time to get some good practice and a maintenance schedule down.
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    Just waiting for installation now!

    I've finalized the order, so tomorrow I need to call a contractor for the install. Pool season is still at least 16 weeks away and I can hardly wait. I'm glad I will have some time to get used to maintaining the water. If the pool is installed after the chance for freezing, but before it's...
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    Hi from chilly Maryland

    I will do that. I did get a 'free start up' package when I bought the pool but it didn't come with a test kit. I've been in cold rain all day just thinking about floating around with a cocktail. I did skim through Pool School a bit last night. I will be reading it more carefully in the next...
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    Hi from chilly Maryland

    Hi, I'm so glad I found this forum. I started in 2011 with a blue 10'x30" intex, in 2012, I decided to upgrade to an 16' x 48" intex ultra frame. Today, I finally decided to pull the trigger and get a 21' x 52" Morada pool. I'm so glad I did but really nervous about it. I think I may...