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I'm not at home now, but I believe it's 60 sq ft. Calls for 9lbs DE. I think the pool is about 24,000 gallons. Sound about right?

It did not happen today when the pump kicked on. I'm assuming its something that occurs after backwashing and adding the DE. Either that or all my DE was pushed into the pool. Im assuming if that were the case the DE would settle on the bottom and be visible? My filter holds 10 lbs of DE

It happened after I backwashed and added DE again. I have a multi-port valve. I am not very familiar with this type of valve. I was running for a few minutes on recirc. I thought that on recirc it just bypassed the filter??? Could that have something to do with my issue?

There's not enough to scoop. Just a quick gray cloud out of the jets when the pump first kicks on......

Just moved to a new house with a pool. Iv'e noticed when the pump first turns on it appears that a blast of De comes out of the jets. It only happens at start-up for a few seconds and then stops? Im assuming its DE. If there were a rip in the filter wouldn't it spray DE all the time when running???

Still waiting for my Pb to come back and install the tile on my viking inground. Had a salesman here today for cover estimate and said he's never seen a fiberglass pool that the tiles did not come off of. Anyone have any experience with this??

Love my new pool (viking 16x35 fiberglass) and now it's time to close for the winter. Investigating safety cover installs. My Pb wants $2400 to install a cover. Is that reasonable? Seems like a lot.

Thanks for the tips, all good info. The mason is a sub for the PB, who is licensed, insured and a member of the BBB in good standing. I'm sort of wedded to the mason, as a significant amount of the concrete was included in the bid. I am comfortable with him in my dealings so far. I'm going to...

Thanks for the info- I'm now wondering if I should just request either rebar or mesh. Will I gain strength/reduce cracks if I pay extra for that?

My mason said he's using "4,000 lb. cement" Is that particularly strong for concrete??

Need some help with anyone with masonry experience. Having our stamped concrete poured in a few days. The mason put rebar down, but only within 3-4 feet from the pool. Should the rebar be everywhere concrete will be? He says he's using a fiber additive. I'm thinking we should also have rebar...

Pics of the Viking fiberglass pool install (all in one day!) http://www.myingroundpoolproject.blogspot.com I can't figure out how to upload pics to this BB :oops: In the meantime, I have updated the blog with many photos. I'll keep trying to do the same here.

Pool is in the ground and full of water!! Pics soon as I get a chance to upload. Question on stamped concrete (our mason is offering us a discount if we upgrade) any comments pro or con with stamped concrete?

Alexander pool install!! My PB set a date of July 9th, and it looks like he will make the date.Yesterday a truck arrived and dropped off a load of equipment (pipes, filters, pump, etc.) We are VERY excited, and I plan on documenting the whole thing here and on the blog...

PB suggested a dolphin robot for our fiberglass 16x35 pool. Said it was the best. Any thoughts? (he's not selling the item to us, just suggested it)

I finally have completed permits AND a date for installation. Excavation/pool install should be July 9th!!! Time to start prepping the yard and cutting trees!

About to have my pool installed (Fiberglass 16 x 35 w/ 4' concrete pereimeter). PB wants to come back in the fall and install a safety cover for an additional $2,400. Does this seem expensive? and why not install the attachment points when the concrete is poured??

Share my pain and frustration...visit my updated blog... www.myingroundpoolproject.blogspot.com EDIT by TMQ - to add link

Your absolutely right about my vinyl comment. There are a multitude of factors that come into play when building a pool. Some pool systems just make more sense depending on where you live. I also hope that I didn't offend any AG pool owners. I had one for almost 10 years and quite enjoyed it. My...

Permits are in the buiding departments hands now...they say they should be all complete by the 13th (crossing my fingers) I have updated my pool blog with some pics: www.myingroundpoolproject.blogspot.com Please feel free to leave messages. I'm hoping my PB watches and finds a little extra...

Thanks MBAR !! :-D I've learned a lot from TPF. I think I even saw a pic of your pool? It looks great! I'll add to the blog as we go along. Feel free to leave any comments. I'm going to also tell the PB that the "pool community" is watching his work online, hoping that keeps them on their toes!!

Getting ready to have installed a 16x35 Viking fiber glass pool. My PB wants to have the concrete bond/overlap decking poured within 5 days of installing the pool. Spoke with a contractor today about installing a retaining wall near the pool and he brought up a very good point: Doesn't the...

Thanks for the tips! We will have the initial fill trucked in, then add with well water as needed. Pretty sure my well has some iron.

waiting on permits, then should be complete within 3-4 weeks....

Gunite Vs FG I'm still in the install phase of my pool, but after LOTS of research we decided to go FG, specifically a Viking brand pool. They seem to have the best construction and the best warranty. I have spoken with many Viking owners, and have not heard a bad thing so far. There are some...

I have recently updated the blog of my pool build. Stop by for a look at www.myingroundpoolproject.blogspot.com LOVE this forum!

do metals in the water have any effect? do metals in the water have any effect?

Hoping to soon have a new fiberglass pool. I undertsand they stain easily. What is the trick to avoid stains??

Pool blog Pool blog is up and running. Visit it at mypoolproject.blogspot.com. I will be adding pics in a few days.

Hi everybody! I love this board, been watching and asking for a couple weeks as we prepare out new pool project. I plan on posting details here as the work progresses. I'm also blogging the project on mypoolproject.blogspot.com. Here are the basics: Viking inground freeform, 16x35 LED lighting...