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  1. hokiemo

    What's your current pool temp?

    Opened our pool on 4/8/16 and temp was 63. Ran the heater for a day and got it up to 82. Putting solar cover on at night and it hasn't dipped below 77!!
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    Merits of Skimmer Socks

    Thanks for sharing. Just ordered.
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    New Pool in Virginia

    We are on it.
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    New Pool in Virginia

    Thought I post a few updates photos. Hope everyone is enjoying their summer. They are forming the concrete tomorrow and will pour on Tuesday. Hopefully we will be swimming by next Friday! Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
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    New Pool in Virginia

    Getting a lot done on the first day. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
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    New Pool in Virginia

    Dig day is finally here!! Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
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    Houston Pool Builder on the run . . .

    This is just terrible. What should be an exciting time has turned into a nightmare. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
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    FC, Sunlight, CYA relationship

    My head hurts now!
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    New Pool in Virginia

    Thanks Kim. The kids and I were planning on doing that tonight:)
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    Not ready for prime time...

    Looks great!
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    Help me with Bids!--Austin,TX

    Waiting is the hardest part. It is very frustrating to get no/slow response from a company especially when this much $$$ is involved.
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    We have the TFPC Sparkle!

    Wow, what a difference. It looks amazing!
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    New Pool in Virginia

    Super excited..got my TF-100 yesterday!!
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    Back yard renovation/new pool house construction

    That is going to look amazing!
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    Getting excited!!

    Looking forward to seeing all the pics. Our dig starts on Wednesday. Kinda of feel like a kid at Christmas!
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    New Pool in Virginia

    Getting that Oak removed was a process. Would you believe that I called 5 tree companies and only 2 called me back? I have had trees removed at a previous house, so I had a good idea what it would cost. Believe it or not, we found a company to remove for $1,100, which I thought was very...
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    New Pool in Virginia

    Had a 90 foot Oak Tree removed this week. Still have a lot of trees in the backyard, but now we will have full sun from 8am-4pm. .
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    New Pool in Virginia

    I really appreciate all the advice. You guys are awesome
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    Hello from Sara

    Welcome Sara. We too are in the process of building (dig starts on 7/29/15). TFP is the best resource you will find!!
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    My Build: 24' x 52" Radiant Pool Build Diary w/ Photos

    Matt, We are in the process of building a 12X24 oval radiant metric pool. Ours will be fully buried and we are going with a SWG. Dig starts next Wednesday and I will post lots of pictures. New Pool in Virginia
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    New Pool in Virginia

    Kim, Mad respect for 30 years of teaching!! My wife is starting her 18th year. I don't think she will make it 35 years like you.
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    New Pool in Virginia

    Thanks for the feedback. My wife is a teacher and has the summer off, so she is planning on being there during the build.
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    New Pool in Virginia

    After several years of going back and forth, we are finally getting a pool! The dig starts on 7/29/15. I can not tell you how appreciative I am for all the information I learned on TFP. I have "stalked" so many new builds and have enjoyed all the pictures. I became a supporter today and will...
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    YAY!!! New Pool Build in Progress - Tomball TX - Bring on the expert advice!

    Can't wait to see the finished product!