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    Pump/Flow Issues

    So pool is installed and running finally. Now I am trying to learn the quirks of my new system. Here is my equipment breakdown along with a picture of my pump set up to help. Intelliflo VS-3050 Pump Hayward Sand Filter Aqua-Rite TC-Cell-9 (Not turned on currently) 2" PVC Piping and Valves...
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    When can I swim?

    Finally done with the build and now on to the newbie questions about testing and balancing. Waiting on my TF-100 and just using the basic test kit PB provided my FC is 3.0 and my PH is 7.2 after putting in my conditioner on Sunday night. I have been using 73% cal-hypo on the pool as that is...
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    Deck Jet Suggestions

    After going back and forth on our water feature we decided to go with Deck Jets along the back of the pool. I've searched through the threads but haven't found what I am looking for so I figured I'd get some recommendations. The Pentair Magic Stream Deck Jets with the (5) interchangeable heads...
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    TheMilkman's Pool Build Journal

    I figure this will be a fun way to look at all the frustration of building my pool. Hopefully everyone will enjoy watching it come together. This is a fairly inexpensive vinyl pool but hopefully someone can learn from my mistakes like I've learned from others on here. Rule #1 - If your on a...
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    Fiber Optic Lit Concrete Accents

    We are getting a pretty basic pool package due to our budget but looking at interesting ways of adding some character to our pool deck. We would have loved to do some special deck but money is tight these days. I found this on instructables and thought it would be really interesting and...
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    TheMilkman in NC

    Great forum, lots of info and has helped immensely with my quoting process. We are getting ready to install an 18' X 32' Oval Vinyl Lined Pool. We are deciding on our builder this week after getting multiple quotes and working on getting a fence (who knew if would be so hard to find a person...
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    Aluminum Fence installed on or in concrete?

    Getting ready to install a 18' X 32' inground vinyl pool here in NC. The final thing holding us up is the fence of all things. For the experienced pool owners out there, how and when do you install the aluminum fencing? We plan on putting a large section of the aluminum 54" BOCA fencing on the...