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Interesting read over on phys.org referencing a study on pool/spa water and how disinfectant byproducts build up over time: Hot tubs and swimming pools are not as clean as you may think

I've been pumping water off the solid plastic cover in preparation for opening. I noticed the water on top of the cover was 2ft+ deep in the center of the cover. Not quite as deep on the the sides. I thought the center would come up as I pumped up water. I've pumped maybe a foot off. I feel...

So I returned home to my pool install. Fully plumbed and wired now. However the plumbing isn't quite what I expected. Let me describe the setup: Skimmer and main drain comes into the pump. Pump goes out and into the filter Here's where I was surprised: Out of the filter goes to another valve...

Been waiting a short while to start my own build thread. PB will be here tomorrow morning! :cheers: The spec: 18’x36' IG Vinyl Pool 26,000 gallons Rectangluar 2’ radius corners + 10’ roman stairs 10" Concrete walls + Vermiculite floor 2” PVC plumbing – 1 skimmer – 2 main drains (plumbed...

We're installing a IG, concrete walled, vinyl lined pool this June. I had the first patio guy over to chat this evening and I was surprised that he strongly advised against installing poured concrete coping around our pool because of our climate. He said it will crack and the cracks will be much...

Hi, I've got the PB coming over tomorrow to work out the final details of our IG Vinyl pool install. I've learned a lot reading Pool School and the forums. This is a great site! However, I'm still stumped on filter choices. I'm leaning towards a DE filter, but my #1 concern is about the safety...

Hi, We're planning our pool now. We have a large yard and think we'd prefer to have the pool away from the house by 50-75ft. Mainly because we use the sliding door and deck in the back a lot and want direct access to the yard without having to go through the fence. I also like to setup a canopy...

Just saying Hi. I've been learning a lot by lurking on these very helpful forums. I live in Rutland, MA and am researching for a in-ground pool install (lined, 18x36 rectangle or 18x41 roman) this year. I've considered JC Pools, Snyder and Surfside so far. Cheers! :cheers: