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As a new pool owner, I'm just wondering where people store their pool chemicals (location, keep this away from this, etc.). Since I live in North Texas, I know the temperature will soon get very hot. Thanks,

I've added my signature. Not sure why it's not showing. 17000 gallon in ground pool with Hayward equipment. Quartz plaster with chlorinater and ozonator. Testing with multiple kits. Here's what I get: FC: 0 TC:0 CYA: 30 TA: 80 PH: 7.4 Phosphates: 500

Thanks, now for the big question. My pool was filled over last weekend and my PB guy came out on Monday afternoon and added some chemicals (not sure all what he added) and put us through pool school. Thus, last night (Wed) I tested the water. I had 0 chlorine and the Ph was low. I texted the...

Great. Thanks for all the help. I will post my test numbers shortly.

As a brand new pool owner (pool just got filled on Monday), I am wondering where people purchase their supplies. If you can tell me where and what brand you buy for the following, I would appreciate it: 6% bleach. borax. baking soda. calcium chloride dihydrate. stabilizer. Thanks,

Plaster is in and pool is full. Pool school today. Pics to come.

More rain, great for the lakes. Not good when waiting to finish up a pool. Maybe this week, we will plaster????

Wow, really impressive looking. Can't wait to see the pics. Good luck with the weather. We've been waiting for plaster for almost 3 weeks here in North Dallas area. Keep posting pics

We are looking to go with whatever is easiest and the least expensive. As it is behind the rocks and anywhere from 6 - 12" or so, not much will be seen unless it goes over the rock. Our thought was to put down a metal edging about 2' behind the rock and slowly start to landscape it. I'm not...

They are Belgard, Dublin Cobble, in the Harvest Blend

Finished decking: From behind the spa: Any suggestions on what to do with this area behind the rocks????????????????????

We have Oklahoma flagstone coping around our new pool build. (see pic below) I have heard that it can "flake" off. If anyone has OK flagstone, experience with it, etc., would you recommend sealing it prior to plastering? If yes, what did you use/recommend? Thanks,

Crazy Texas weather. We've been waiting to plaster for about 2 weeks now. We are now scheduled for the 18th of March.

I would suggest a quartz finish. It lasts much longer than the white plaster and it is very soft on the feet. For price, it is usually in between plain plaster and a pebble tec/sheen.

Paver deck preparation: End of day 2 of decking: