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    Thanks for a trouble free summer.

    The info and advice I have received here was priceless. I love the tf-100, (recommend by you) I really feal like I know what is going on in my pool. This has been a great 1st summer was new ig pool. I just want to say thank you. Now time to close it up. What is recommended for the sockets for...
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    I see the light with a real test kit. Now the Questions

    Thanks. I noticed fc was low. I'm bring that up also.
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    I see the light with a real test kit. Now the Questions

    pool volume is around 26,000 gal. pool math called for 81 oz I added a half gallon(didn't want to over shoot the ph drop)
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    I see the light with a real test kit. Now the Questions

    Just got my Tft-100(Was averaging the results of 2 cheap kits before) I love being able to see exactly how the pool is doing. Results pH 7.5 FC 4 CC 0 TA 120 CYA 75 CH 50 First question do i need to raise ch being a vinyl pool? 2nd I added acid to drop TA. do i need to wait for the ph to drop...
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    New pool build. What to ask builder

    it was up and runny Thursday I'm just slow updating. Kids were in all day Sunday.
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    New pool build. What to ask builder

    A side note. The guys found this old horseshoe while digging. So I knocked the rust off, gave it some fresh paint and and hung it by the pool for some luck.
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    New pool build. What to ask builder

    Pool is up and running!
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    New pool build. What to ask builder

    I'm glad you brought this up. Is the tf-100 a kit specifically designed by tfp? I haven't seen it offered any were else.
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    New pool build. What to ask builder

    I'm a little slow but this was Tuesdays progress. - - - Updated - - - Getting closer! Patio finished up yesterday.
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    New pool build. What to ask builder

    I've got one coming from the PB. If it's not up to the tack I'll make sure to get one that is.
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    New pool build. What to ask builder

    Day 2. Ready for electrician and backfill
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    New pool build. What to ask builder

    Thanks. Still learning all this tech stuff.
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    1st day

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    New pool build. What to ask builder

    Look what I found. Not bad for 1st day.
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    New pool build. What to ask builder

    Thanks for the concern. For your piece of mind I also have a 4" perforated drain pipe running the full length of the wall. I only wanted to do this project once so I did my homework.
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    New pool build. What to ask builder

    No finger holes but each block is set back 3/4". All good Jim. Filled with 3/4 stone and 3 layers of geogrid.
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    New pool build. What to ask builder

    They have walked the steps side, have yet to try to climb the face of it.
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    New pool build. What to ask builder

    Mostly myself. The kids were excited to help until they discovered the blocks were 75 lb each.
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    New pool build. What to ask builder

    Wall is done! digging starts this week.
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    New pool build. What to ask builder

    Trees are gone. All prepared for retaining wall. Blocks will be here Thursday. Side note. Got rid of the mineral injection thing and going swc.
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    New pool build. What to ask builder

    No it wasn't vermiculite it was a cement type base.
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    New pool build. What to ask builder

    Ok PB just left got a plan to deal with water and drainage. So they will do a "hard bottom",forgot what he called it. 18'x36' w/ 3' patio(I'll add more later ) 2 Jandy pro series led lights. 8' steps, Jandy 1hp pump, Js series 24" sand filter w/ fusion chlorine feeder w/ mineral dipenseser...
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    New pool build. What to ask builder

    The septic system is between the house and existing pool. Would like to keep it close to house for two reasons. 1 is less pipe and wire. 2nd is further out continues to drop and gets really wet in the spring. It's a toss up build a retaining wall or bring in more fill to fit pool up beside the...
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    New pool build. What to ask builder

    This is where i would like to install the pool,but not sure if its possible with the grade of my back yard thoughts? And yes the pine tree is going away. Sorry for the crude lines, edited with my phone.
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    New pool build. What to ask builder

    Thanks for the info. I'll post more after I talk to PB.
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    New pool build. What to ask builder

    Thanks. We're looking at a 18x36 vinyl. The kids would like a slide. Is th a t something that should go in now? Maybe all it later?
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    New pool build. What to ask builder

    We are upgrading to an in ground. Pool builder is coming next week to see the sight and get a design plan. Is there anything specific I should be asking or looking out for. Thanks.
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    New Pool Options

    Pita maybe but you did an awesome job.