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  1. Surf_ox

    How much did you spend on pool maintenance this summer?

    Awww was hoping for a 100acre resort pool with all the goodies. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
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    How much did you spend on pool maintenance this summer?

    We need pics of that pool. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
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    Hurricane Matthew

    Hurricane Nichole is right to the east now. Hopefully she will behave herself. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
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    Hurricane Matthew

    It would be good if your employer would allow part cash and part check for eminent emergencies like this. Banks could be closed. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
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    Flooding in Louisiana in august.

    Can you post same vantage point picture today. Love those before and after pics. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
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    How long to run the pump each day?

    Burn off might be the wrong word. Does agitating the water by running pump cause any incremental chlorine loss vs chlorine loss with pump off? Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
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    How long to run the pump each day?

    Does running the pump longer cause the chlorine to "burn off" quicker. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
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    Pouring bleach into the chlorinator

    Thanks for explanation. I always pour directly above a jet so it disperses and wondered what implications I could suffer from doing it differently. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
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    Pouring bleach into the chlorinator

    What about directly into a skimmer which would then be dispersed thru all jets?? Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
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    SLAM theory question

    Yep total theory. Down here in Houston there are far more creepy crawlers in warmer water due to bacteria. Even eating oysters. Only in months with an R. Coincides with water temp. Cooler water less bad stuff. -------------- Don't ever hesitate to try something new. Remember amateurs...
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    SLAM theory question

    Would doing the slam when water is cooler take a shorter time than if it was over 85. I.e. The environment for growing things is more suitable at warmer temps thereby taking longer. Just wondering aloud. Anyone done it during both scenarios?? -------------- Don't ever hesitate to try...
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    Keeping Dog out of Pool

    It's genetic. He'll want to get in any time -------------- Don't ever hesitate to try something new. Remember amateurs built the ARK and professionals built the TITANIC.
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    Building a Pool with outdoor kitchen and garage - Need advice

    So the pool designer is suggesting two doors in your master. Wow Unless you're turning it into a den/family room id extend the patio roof out. That way you have less chance of leakage cutting Into wall to put a wall. Also give you a nice uncovered seating on second floor. Even add a circle...
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    Building a Pool with outdoor kitchen and garage - Need advice

    Probably a roll up door to access pool toys etc. kind of over kill if so. -------------- Don't ever hesitate to try something new. Remember amateurs built the ARK and professionals built the TITANIC.
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    Newbie needs help

    X2 as ^^^^^ said I drank that kool aid last year. Might as well flush the $$ down the toilet. -------------- Don't ever hesitate to try something new. Remember amateurs built the ARK and professionals built the TITANIC.
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    The rain effect

    This spring was redonkulous. -------------- Don't ever hesitate to try something new. Remember amateurs built the ARK and professionals built the TITANIC.
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    Just want to introduce myself and ask what I need to do first

    It wouldn't hurt to snap pictures of how valves are positioned during certain functions. That way you know how to get them set back to normal operation. -------------- Don't ever hesitate to try something new. Remember amateurs built the ARK and professionals built the TITANIC.
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    Just Filled Hydrazzo Pool - Chemistry and Pump Questions

    Good rule of thumb. CYA - add little bits at a time as the only way to lower it is dilution(replacing water) Chlorine - no harm if you add too much as it will dissipate over time on its own (sunlight or organic consumption) -------------- Don't ever hesitate to try something new. Remember...
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    Chlorine puck feeder questions

    Im in cypress and your usage of 9 per week is about right. However using the pucks will cause the CYA to go through the roof hindering effectiveness of the chlorine. Then the pool store will sell you lots of stuff to fight the subsequent conditions(algae, CYA etc), shock and more pucks. I have...
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    Pool Temperature

    Depends on what I'm doing just prior. Mowing in 103 deg temps. It doesn't really matter I'm going in We enjoy the mid to lower 80s also However a polar plunge is always on the schedule in January. -------------- Don't ever hesitate to try something new. Remember amateurs built the ARK...
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    Is water truck delivery required after plaster?

    Also get ahold of municipal water supply of you go hose route. They might credit your sewer bill for gallons used. Most cities just match city water usage to sewer usage and charge accordingly. Tell them hey I'm filling a xxK gallon pool and need a credit. It'll save a little coin...
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    Building a Pool with outdoor kitchen and garage - Need advice

    OP what is this door on first floor? -------------- Don't ever hesitate to try something new. Remember amateurs built the ARK and professionals built the TITANIC.
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    Re: Can overflow really handle the rain?

    Re: Can overflow really handle the rain? This is what a pop up looks like, in case you didn't know, and how I keep it trimmed. -------------- Don't ever hesitate to try something new. Remember amateurs built the ARK and professionals built the TITANIC.
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    New Pool Houston, Texas need some opinions good or bad!

    The left side leaves room for outdoor kitchen expansion. Nice design. What side of the house is it on? Ours in cypress TX. -------------- Don't ever hesitate to try something new. Remember amateurs built the ARK and professionals built the TITANIC.
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    Building a Pool with outdoor kitchen and garage - Need advice

    Do you need the roll up door on the back of the garage? Could you move the door to the side of the garage and move the kitchen to the back of garage and extend the garage roofline to cover it if you have room. -------------- Don't ever hesitate to try something new. Remember amateurs built...
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    $100 if you can figure out the white "stuff" in my pool

    Use a really small slurp gun. Size of a syringe should work. Scuba guys will think this is funny. Others will scratch their heads. -------------- Don't ever hesitate to try something new. Remember amateurs built the ARK and professionals built the TITANIC.
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    Building a Pool with outdoor kitchen and garage - Need advice

    Position kitchen with prevailing summer wind in mind. Don't want to fight the grill smoke all day Also will the current plan extend your usage of the kitchen during the winter? Will you essentially carry prepared meat thru the MB? I would slide the kitchen to the left side and extend the...
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    What's your pool cleaners name?

    The Dude.
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    Pebble _________ and the TFP method

    Interesting on the higher cya. How did you come to that ? Trail and error? -------------- Don't ever hesitate to try something new. Remember amateurs built the ARK and professionals built the TITANIC.
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    Pebble _________ and the TFP method

    we got the mother nature pool water exchange going on anyway. 7 inches since Friday evening. Im thankful to hear there's no difference in pebble vs plaster for the method. My initial concern would be like for a wax for a car. Is it safe to use on fiberglass?? Well follow all these...