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  1. livinwell

    Bull Frog R7L - floor model - now on premise, need advice!

    Wondering if anyone has opinion about 2019 R7L floor model knowing it could have been on the floor all year. Price is under 8K. Yay/Nay?
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    Need help and feedback on coping/waterline tile install

    I have a thread for our build but wanted to start this as a specific cry for help/thoughts. PB started coping and waterline tile installation while we were out of town. Yes, we knew this would begin. We (hubby and I) didn’t realize that we had not provided updates to tile and coping selection...
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    Pool this year, Apache Junction (It’s a wrap)

    Owner builder - Starting again after 5 years away. Job changes had us working/living apart, after buying our home here in Apache Junction in 2012. We've completed the preliminary work, retaining wall, fill and grade. Now on to OB with BYOP. Using BYOP because we decided to go with them in...
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    Bullfrog R5L - price check

    Hello all - looked at several small 2 person spas and of the well known brands with decent warranties am close to pulling the trigger on Bullfrog. Need spa to last at least 5-7 years in current home in Texas, before retiring to AZ. There we are building pool and will purchase larger spa for the...
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    Excavation question - trying to understand!

    Hello experts - I have searched the Internet and can't find an answer. How to determine what the depth of excavation should be for inground gunite pool? They mention leaving space around all sides, but nothing about depth. Example: I want the depth of the pool to be 4 to 6 ft within say 18 x...
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    Baja Loungers - What do you use in water.

    Hello - Looking for anyone willing to share what brand/type of pool lounger you use on baja shelf and how they hold up. Also new to AZ and looking for furniture that withstands the heat. I'm sure everything will get hot when it sits out in over 100 degree temps, but what material relly holds up...
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    New Pool Build - 1st Quote In!

    I'm sorry - I know I only come around when I need you! :wave: I used the forum and all of the advice on maintaining my salt water pool in So Cal a few years back and was so glad I found you. Now I am looking to build a pool in AZ. Have first quote and would like to get help and advice...
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    Please help with Spa Chemicals

    Spa is approximately 4 months old, not used but a couple of times. 500 gallon with bromine generator. Water slightly cloudy and scum lime forming. Leslie's water test as follows: Total Bromine 5+ Water pH 8+ TA 90 CYA 0 TDS 1400 Phosphates 200 What do I do to get it in shape to occupy now that...
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    Need your help!!! Pool Heat Equipment

    I have solar heat but would like to move toward year round use of the pool. I am in Southern California, LA area, where winter is relatively mild. I'd like to have the water temp somewhere between 80 - 85 degrees and I'm trying to find a unit with decent energy efficiency. I have been reading...
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    Newbie showing off my remodel completed earlier this month

    It wasn't always green, but all the other amenities encouraged me to gut it all: Now for the new me... :sun: If I keep the potted plants alive, I may spend some more money on landscaping.
  11. livinwell

    Hello from So Calif

    I am new to the site and have enjoyed reading and viewing all the helpful tips and beautiful pool pics. I bought a house with a pool 3 years ago and finally decided to remodel the backyard. What I got with my purchase was a DIY gone wild nightmare. There was patched concrete, pool tiles poorly...