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    Pool Renovation- StoneScapes color help needed

    I am now realizing I could have saved myself a lot of trouble in other areas if I had started here first. But we are almost to the point of Coping, and starting to think about the interior finish. We want a midcentury modern type feel (workign with what we had to start with)and had been set on...
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    First test results are in ....

    So we are in limbo waiting 30 days for our SWG to be installed. I am a total newbie... But here it what the tests showed. Fc- 1.5 Cc- 0 Ph-7.6 TA- 100 Ch- 200 Cya- 45 I added a few ounces of acid per the pool calculator. Is there anything I am missing? Thanks!
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    Pebble Sheen Issue - Help!

    Hi, I am not sure if I am supposed to start a new thread or post this under my build. But I just filled the pool today, and noticed the Pebble Sheen is very blotchy. The applicator told me her had to patch around the drain, which explains the light spots. But the larger darker ring appears...
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    Newbie - Test kit options?

    So PebbleTec is in process as we speak. My PB does the initial start up, and I was told I cannot run my SWG (it won't even be installed) for 30 days. Where do I start? I have never owned a pool before. Which test kit should I purchase with any of the options? Any help would be GREATLY...
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    How long after start-up do I need to wait?

    I have never owned a pool before... and I am currently in the build phase. I was just wondering how long after we do the initial start-up (after pebble-tec) can you actually be swimming and using the spa? I have family coming to town and my PB is behind schedule.... Any advice would be greatly...
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    Changing Signature?

    I was wondering how I change my signature? I never entered anything... somehow i got stuck with another members signature and I cannot edit it. Just wanted to give you a heads up and see if there was a way to change it. Thanks!
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    Travertine Choices - Wooden VP?

    Has anyone ever used this color travertive on their pools? If so do you have any pictures? I can only find one photo online, and it is tough to imagine the overall pattern with one small sample. Any help would be appreciated! Thanks!
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    Placement of jets in spa - advice needed

    Does anyone have any advice of where to, or where not to place the jets in a spa? The PB is coming by to get the plan sorted out, but I want to make sure I understand any upside or downside to where they are placed. I have never had a spa before... so any help would be appreciated. Here is...
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    New pool - Oro Valley (Tucson) AZ

    I wanted to say thanks for all of the great information on the site! I am a new member that has been learning a lot from all of the great posts here - I really appreciate the vast amount of information the members here offer. We are just starting the build process on our first pool this week...