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    Tiny Stones Embedded in Gunite

    Very small stones appear embedded in the gunite only on the pool stairs. The pool has been acid washed and the stones remain. Any ideas on what they are and how to eliminate them? Thnaks
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    Finding out Water Table for Dallas Texas

    Hi I am planning to acid wash my pool this month (so drain and refill). I live in the Dallas Fort Worth area. Does anyone know how I can determine the water table in my area to see whether this is an ok time for it? I'm planning on it being a 3-4 day process with a chlorine wash and gunite...
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    Repair of Gunite Stairs

    Have a couple of small repairs I need to make on the gunite stairs. One where the Kreepy grinded into them over the years and another 3" x 3" section where a thin sliver of gunite came loose. Leslies recommended I use non-sanded grout since I could pretty much match the color of the gunite. They...
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    Pump Motor Bearing Change

    My AO Smith 1.5hp pump motor was making a squealing noise so I changed out the pump motor bearing. Motor is quiet during a bench test (and also quiet when mounted without any water being pumped). However, when the pump is primed it is making a constant loud noise (not squealing or metallic...