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Just by comparing value and performance. There are so many to choose from. I finally got to the point of only looking at 2 name brands. Then shortened the list by how much I wanted to spend. I found a lot of positive feedback on the rapids 4wd and pulled the trigger. 2 year bumper to bumper...

Just picked up a Rapids 4WD. My first cleaner. What was I doing messing around vacuuming by hand? This thing is nice. Prior to purchasing I did as much research as I could, and couldn't be happier with my choice. I have a vinyl lined 16'x32' IG. I just opened it last week. I had all the big...

I'm a plumbing contractor. Have your guy size it. He will use incoming pressure, distance and total load to determine size. If he's using flex pipe (csst), jumping from 1" to 11/4" isn't significant. This is assuming the entire house line doesn't need upsized. Hopefully not. Check with the gas...

Poured concrete on Wednesday, fine tuned the bottom Thursday, installed liner on...

I back filled my entire overdig with #8 gravel. Pea gravel. My trench from the pool to equipment is @3' deep where I bedded and covered the plbg with 8's before finishing the trench with clay. I'm getting the flex (and everything else not in my kit) from Quality pool supply in Dublin Ohio...

Knock on wood, I don't know what they even look like! Yeah, I think the termite issue may be for people further south with sandy soil. My flex is ran deep and it is basically 4" of topsoil and the rest good ol' Ohio clay. Picked up a mixer today - Vermic Sat and Sunday! Pouring slab monday...

I worried about the flex too. My pool guru who is helping says flex all the way. He's been doing it got 20+ years. Hard on the wallet $110 per 100' roll. I used 6 rolls. Being a plumber I can appreciate less fittings to worry about. I elbowed down with rigid then switched to flex. The...

Awesome! That's exciting. The kids will be swimming this weekend. Blue lips and shivering.

Update: Been busy with dirt work and backfill. I had to reroute a swale around the pool area. It looks great. I ran all plumbing and have it stubbed into my barn. We hope to scrape the slopes tomorrow to prepare for pool krete but the weather doesn't look promising. Called a local water hauler...

Looking good. Too bad that excavator's not standing by to remove the spoils. Flinging that clay out of the hole gets old quick. I know all too well.

Looks great. Not one straight wall to square up! I'm guessing you just level and plumb each wall making sure the gap is tight between the panels. Of course I'm sure you've got some measurements to pull across the pool. You will be surprised how sturdy everything is once you drive the bracing...

I ordered 7 yards. It figured 6.2 but you always round up. I had a lot to fill in under the steps and cozy cove too. Had to use my tractor to fill in the far end. Unloading the semi is when you realize how much work there will be. I got lucky - the semi had a lift gate and the driver had a...

Not much to report- got the walls plumbed and leveled on wednesday but the weather wouldn't let us pour the collar. Got it poured this morning. I'll be busy plumbing and backfilling this...

Thanks, I must say (knock on wood) it's going fairly smooth. It's me, my buddy who owns his own excavating company, and a guy who has installed many pools on and off for the last 10 years or so. He's really going to help with the dreaded pool krete. Originally I was thinking of pouring a pad...

Day 2: Got the walls installed, just need leveled. Had electrical inspector stop by to bless our light bond. We will level the walls, steps, and cozy cove first thing tomorrow. Pouring the bond beam tomorrow @ 2. Hoping the rain stays away till pm...

Three kids here as well. We are between sports right now. Hockey will be starting for them soon though. I think my boys are having more fun just playing in the dirt right now. [attachment=0:1suj1q8d]ImageUploadedByTapatalk1375143883.270403.jpg[/attachment:1suj1q8d] My daughter stuck her head...

Look good. I'll be watching closely. We are both starting at the same time. Wanna race? [FACE WITH STUCK-OUT TONGUE AND WINKING EYE] I think yours will be a little more complex though. Mines a basic rectangle.

Polar pools. I shopped around for a month before deciding on them. They're offering a free safety cover with their kits right now. That sealed the deal for me. So far so good. Kit was shipped promptly and is just what they described. The polymer walls seem very stout. Hopefully it goes...