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I live in San Diego and we are thinking of adding a slide as the kids are getting bored with just the pool. Problem is the 2 big mfg's Interfab and SR Smith really don't have any recommended installers in our area. Actually the majority are no longer in business. I called and they just referred...

Ok, Had my pool refinished from plain white plaster to Tahoe blue exposed aggregate finish. Last year July-August temps were approx 78 degrees at best in the dead of summer. At this time of year it was about 76-78 I used the exact thermometer and not one other thing changed and temps are 81...

Filter has a valve on outlet? side which several people tell me is a band aid fix and sign filter inner valve is need rebuilding or a new filter. Hey. I am no expert and at this point I have to get this thing going. Today I did not see much or any blow back in pool which supposedly was also a...

Ok my replaster job has turned into a nightmare. I am dealing with a Pool Co who's owner doesn't think he should have to check his workers quality. So many stupid problems that could have easily been squashed are now turning into nightmares. Anyway. they go to set up pool after plaster and...

Ok just finished a Tahoe blue aggregate finish. If someone can post pics I would gladly email. Ok I am not an experienced pool person so to help others with a difficult decision in pool color I thought I would pass along my thought on the new finish vs the old plain white plaster. The...

Ok I was taking pictures to post on here to show the work as it progresses. Problem is my pool co that the owner sold themselves as being hands on owners and that he would be here EVERY day has turned into him not showing up three days later. The work appears to be good but I paid way above...

It was about 15 and is now about 20

Ok first off this happened several months ago so I feel I am ok but..... My kids were having swing lesson at around 10AM. I leave with baby sitter and swim teacher (20yr old girl). I come home around 2-3 and my kid says I think the pool is getting too hot because it is bubbling. I look outside...

I have plain saftey style white coping that is in decent shape. I would like change the color and figure since the water is getting drained to reptile this would be the best time to do this. Looking to do a transparent looking stain not paint. Anybody have real world experience??? What does...

It was drained before I bought it. I believe the realtor/flipper acid washed it to brighten it up. My initial thought was to go dark but I think the white or light gray will be the best bet as the mottling will bother the wife. I don't like the pebble texture and 4 out of five pool cos said to...

I have been lurking here for sometime now and have a better understanding of the basics. Ok have house with first pool. Pool is approx built in 1970 and may have orig plaster. Plaster looks fine to me after understanding the mottling and minor hairline cracks may be normal. No real cracks or...