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  1. thelorib

    Leak from light pipe

    Our pool is leaking from the pipe that comes from the pool light. I was thinking I will plug it with a cord plug where it is leaking (above the ground by the pump). Is there a reason to not do it there and actually plug it down inside the water behind the light? Thanks for your help.
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    Help with stain

    When we uncovered the pool there were some leaves in it due to a tear in the cover. The walls have staining and I have tried holding a chlorine puck to it as well as vitamin C tablets and neither seem to affect it anybody help diagnose this stain? I don't see an option to post pictures?
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    what if I dont close pool? Snow / Ice

    What if I don't close my pool? What happens with snow and ice? Im in Tulsa and we get both.
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    Pool closing..Tulsa Okla

    Anyone in in Tulsa or a similar climate have advice on closing? I dont have a compressor to blow out the lines.
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    Not covering pool this winter

    New pool, dont want to cover it because covers are a pain..We do get snow and ice here in Oklahoma, Whats your "closing procedure" as far as the pump, filter, skimmer etc
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    Springtails? Bugs in pool

    After googling the lil critters Im seeing in my pool (looks like spots of ashes in corner of pools but its really lil bugs) I have decided they are springtails. Anyone else? I shocked the pool and am leaving filter running..
  7. thelorib

    Before I make the final payment..

    Pool construction was finished a couple weeks ago and weve been swimming and loving the pool. I think its wierd that the PB hasnt called to ask us if were happy...ask if we had questions...But anyway Ive noticed what looks like hairline cracks in the plaster..probably normal? And a few little...
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    Testing chlorine

    I have a new pool and the PB gave me a test kit that tests for chlorine, PH, Acid, Alkali demand and TA. Im going to order a CYA test kit but Im wondering, the chlorine its testing for os probably CC not FC right?
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    what to use to raise CYA

    What product do you use to raise CYA?
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    My pool builder said bleach..

    When I told the pool builder ive used bleach for my previous pool he said I wouldnt do that it could cause yellowish stains because of bla bla bla.. Has anyone ever had a negative result with bleach? He said I would use shock, u dont even need to buy it from us, go buy it at sams.
  11. thelorib

    Loungers for tanning ledge

    Any recomendations on loungers for the tanning ledge? I saw some called the ledge lounger but i want something flat and adjustable. Like a plastic lounger with no legs. I wonder if I put my metal lounge chair on a towel in the pool if it would be ok?
  12. thelorib

    New pool...wait to swim?

    I read on here that you shouldnt swim in your new pool for 3 weeks but it looks like everyone fills them up and jumps in! Whats the scoop? :?:
  13. thelorib

    Gunite curing times

    i have read that gunite needs to cure - some sites say a few days others say a month. Why is there such a broad recommendation??
  14. thelorib

    New build Okla

    New build in the Tulsa area. Hope to be complete mid July. The pool is 30 ft long and 15 ft wide arching to 20ft then back to 15ft.