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  1. gfxguru

    Need to be concerned about high CH?

    So, I have finally been able to enjoy our pool on a more regular basis now that temps are at 100 and above. Since we just finished our pool last September, I have yet to experience a full desert summer with the pool, so I'm sure there are many things I am yet to learn and discover. Right now, I...
  2. gfxguru

    Outdoor wireless (rock) speakers

    So, I have read through a few posts and was looking for more thoughts/opinions on wireless speakers where I can connect my iDevice to them. I am partial to the rock designs as they would blend in more nicely with an already rock backyard. The in-ground look pretty slick too but I am assume...
  3. gfxguru

    Almost 2 months in!

    So, our pool has been completed almost 2 months ago now. I was able to get in in about 3 times up until about 3 weeks ago. Water temp currently has been holding between 73-76, a wee bit too chilly for me to brave a full body swim. Walking around the baja shelf up to knee depth is not so bad. Air...
  4. gfxguru

    Finally did some testing with new Taylor K-2006

    So, having started up the pool just about 3 weeks ago, I finally ordered a real test kit instead of trying to read colors on strips! A bit more involved but MUCH more accurate. It will take a little getting used to as it took me quite a while to run all the tests today. As the pool is brand new...
  5. gfxguru

    Solar cover thickness/pattern help?

    So, we're still hovering around a pool temp of 85Ëš which may last another week or two. In an effort to extend our swimming season a bit more, I'd like to invest in a color cover. So far it seems SolarCover.com offers the best deal. Having an irregular shaped pool I would have the option of...
  6. gfxguru

    Mesa Arizona pool build (documenting our progress)

    I am creating this thread to document our pool construction process. We decided a month ago to go ahead and have a pool put in. After shopping around the Valley, we landed with Shasta Pools. A fairly simple freeform play pool. We are currently in week 3 of waiting for our building permit from...
  7. gfxguru

    Another newbie with many pool Qs

    Hey all, Brand new to the forums. I have been reading over dozens of pages of posts searching for some answers. Great stuff here. I hope this is the proper place to post this. If not, please feel free to move it. My wife and I are in Mesa, Arizona (Phoenix suburb) and are looking to put a pool...