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Sand filter is absolutely the way to go! I struggled with my first couple years of pool ownership with the filter pump that came with the pool. That frustration led me here to TFP. After the second winter, I read through Pool School and scoured the forum. I ordered the sand filter and it...

I have a DX4 that I have been completely satisfied with. I will admit that I have limited experience, as this is my first in-ground cleaner. I know that it climbs all the walls well, and will even go up all the way to the next to top step. I brush the sides occasionally, and the steps/cove...

Welcome, and you are definitely not being picky. Even if you were, it is YOUR pool! Absolutely a bad practice.

Welcome to the "light" side!!! After doing the reading that you have done, asking the questions you have, and continuing to learn, You will realize that yes, the pool stores ARE that jacked up! As with any business, there are some better than others, but you are quickly learning to control...

I don't think anyone could have said that better! :goodjob: :goodjob: :goodjob:

Looking good! I know y'all are excited! We are in the same boat - er, pool! GOOD LUCK!

You are amazing! That is a tremendous amount of work!!! And of course, Happy Birthday!!!! You will have SO much satisfaction that 1) You did it yourself and 2) You are swimming in a pool that your chickens paid for!!!!!!!! Talk about the ultimate in recycling! Sent from my BlackBerry...

The pool is looking great! Sorry to hear about the crack - hope it can be easily repaired!

We are currently undergoing our build and have a septic system, but it is a drip system (underground, of course). In our case, it just affected the placement of the pool. Luckily, it turned out to be a perfect spot! Good luck with your install!!!

Y'all bear with me - trying to get photos uploaded. Here SHOULD be one before getting started. Day 1 is actually a misnomer, as they didn't break down until about 4:30 PM. It was communicated that it would be a short day, as they were finishing another job and starting to move equipment, so it...

OK, so after asking 1,000 or so questions here and lurking for longer than I would care to admit, we have started on our pool!!! Groundbreaking was on 7/23/13. I was going to start the post on 7/22/13, but after reading all of the builds here, I was too paranoid that I was going to jinx...

Beautiful set up! Congrats on the newborn! Best thing since sliced bread... Y'all will have years of enjoyment from your hard work!!!

Hey it DOES look like a Texas river! :lol: :lol: :lol: Well, I can speak for the Brazos River, anyway! We should have started our new IG build Monday 7/15/13, but with 6" of rain, it was impossible to get in to start! Your build is looking great!

Very glad that you were able to negotiate that price down, and that they are making progress! Good luck!!!

Great info guys!

Re: New Build - NE Houston (Atascocita, TX) - COMPLETE (6/30 Outstanding job! I know that y'all are thoroughly enjoying it at this point!!!!

Re: Advice wanted on restoring a filled in pool/hot tub comb Sounds great so far! Good luck, and please keep the pictures coming!!!!

That is an absolutely beautiful pool!!!!! I would have been very nervous about debris getting in the pool! I also would have been nervous working over my head on scaffolding next to the pool! I worked on scaffolding in a very old theater once, and never wanted to do that again! Guess that is...

I think the cozy cove will be the most used part by us adults, especially the older the kids get(i.e., less need to be right there holding them, etc). I think the auto cover will be out of our budget - looks like they start at about 5k and go way up from there... No diagram of the...

We will certainly look at the layout and ensure that we have another place to sit outside of the porch. Thanks for that observation! Regarding a pool cover for an in-ground, is that something that can be easily added later? It seems that it would be the easiest thing to add later...thoughts?

I have the same setup as yours, and it works great! The 2650 gph will shoot the water across the pool nicely, and works fine with my Hayward thru the wall skimmer. I bought this pump with the expectation of getting a larger pool and being able to use the same pump. It is a great setup! Sent...

Re: Updated 6/28 PHOTOS: New Pool & Ramada Phoenix Wow - that is an amazing set up! I know that y'all can't wait to have it done and enjoying the water and BBQ! Looks like it will be done soon - good luck!

+1 on the beautiful home and pool setup! Can't wait to see the finished product! That is going to be a truly spectacular view out of your master balcony as well...

Thanks - I am sure that I will have many more questions to come. That's what I appreciate most about this community - the helpful nature of everyone here! :cheers: I am even excited about starting my own build thread!!! :whoot:

OK - I REALLY appreciate the good advice so far. I am still open to input and advice!!! Here are some of the changes - definitely going with the fence, nixed the diving board (the PB also said that the pool was BARELY large enough for the diving board, and that the drop-off was pretty steep...

Thanks - I will ask about the 2-speed pump when I see him today. I appreciate the advice!!! Sent from my BlackBerry using Tapatalk

I have learned essentially everything I know about pools here, and am in awe of the expertise on TFP!!! I lurk a lot and post very little, as my knowledge has certainly been limited to this point. What I do know has been on AGP, so I am definitely a newbie for IGP... After maintaining the 15'...

Re: New FB build in Austin Tx, construction started Now THAT has been a lot of rock!!! Glad you are getting to the "good part" now!!! Keep the pics coming!!! redintex

Re: New Pool Build in Central Texas because of Big Green Egg I have thoroughly enjoyed reading your exploits while documenting (and living through) your build. That is going to be a spectacular backyard!!! We are about to start a very simple build, and I am hopeful (naive?) that it will go...