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    Gunite to plaster question for the educated and builders...

    My pool has been sitting for approximately 5 months through the rainy season. It has about a foot of murky water in it throughout the bottom. It has also developed a slime layer, it is almost moss. My builder is planning on plastering soon and I need to know if anything needs to be done besides...
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    New SoCal Build for your review!!!! (UPDATE)Done Deal

    We have an initial bid with a builder that I would like you to review. It is vague as of now because we only have had one meeting. I have explained to the builder that we want a detailed estimate to include all specs before we go any further. We have a meeting early next week so I am trying to...
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    Pump and Filter size?

    We are reviewing a bid for a small gunite pool and I wanted to know if the pump and filter quoted would be adequate: 25x13 freeform French gray plaster 3.5 to 5.5 depths 68 perimeter ft. 12,000 gallons Quoted equipment in question: Hayward Max Flow 3/4hp pump Hayward Star-Clear Plus Filter 175sqft
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    Classified Adds???

    Hello all, I hope this is the proper forum for this question as I don't want to spam..... Do we have a classified section anywhere? or can someone point me to a site besides Craigs or Ebay (More pool specific) to advertise a pool for sale. We have decided to sell our brand new, never installed...
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    What does gunite/shotcrete and steel work cost?

    I tried to search and came up empty..... What does gunite or shotcrete cost installed per foot or yard? What does steel cost per foot? I have stumbled into a great deal on a fiberglass pool that fits my needs perfectly. I am trying to determine the cost vs savings by comparing the shell price...
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    Raised spa height?????

    First of many post as we get ready to start our build..... I have noticed various raised spa heights. The norm seems to 12 inches and I have seen others at 7 inches. How or what influenced your decision on what height to set your spa? I originally wanted it flush, but we have decided to raise...