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You can also stretch it with 5ml samples and each drop is 1. It will get you the first few days of SLAM when the super accuracy is less needed.
 
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I forget now, which one was the *real* one ? You had the loaner, then the temporary filter and now the 3rd times the charm ?
 
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I forget now, which one was the *real* one ? You had the loaner, then the temporary filter and now the 3rd times the charm ?
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So they installed a brand new one but ended up giving to another pool that was closer to being finished. Then we had the display one. Now we have "ours", another new one.
 
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Also the new psi gauge is sooooo much better. The last one had 2 lines for each psi... good grief that was hard to read. This one has 1 line per psi. Whew.
 
The PB has been fantastic. They followed through on everything, built everything to our expectations. I have no complaints. My husband has been so happy and even told me I picked the right one. It's a mom & pop shop but they know how to build vinyl pools. Need to go give them a good review on google.

Considering we live in the middle of nowhere, rural Iowa. We feel very lucky! They build great pools but TFP saved me so much stress! ❤️ I know exactly what is going on with my pool chemistry and how to fix it.
 
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My builder sold me in the first 2 minutes. He grabbed a phone book (‘Member those) and said ‘This is me, I’ve lived at this location for 30 years, been here for 55 (?) total, you’ll never wonder where I am or how to reach me. I will only build you pool as if it’s mine so walk now if you’re looking to skimp and save’.

I got other quotes just to feel better, but I was sold nonetheless. I could hear builder 2 at the large chain furiously typing on his calculator when he said ‘I’m going to cut so many corners that the price is so good that you HAVE to use me’.

Ummmmmm………. Thanks? (But really no thanks) *click*.
 
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That's awesome. I talked to one other pool builder but the guy that came out was just a sales guy. Couldn't even tell if he had ever owned a pool.

The PB we went with, the owner is the guy you talk to then his son in law does the building. They only build X amount of pools a year. They have one crew.
 
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All is looking great there!

Just an operational note on the pool cover discharge hose for your Little Giant pump (I have the same one). The diameter of the hose is the limiting factor on speed. It's not an issue normally, but if you do forget to put the pump on the cover, and there is a lot of water accumulated, it will take while to pump off. If you get a vacuum hose and a different fitting for the pump (it just unscrews) then you'll get like 200 - 400% faster pumping. The vacuum hose doesn't have to screw onto the new fitting. Mine just tightly slides over the fitting. Here are what I bought if it's of any interest. For a while I used a 1" garden hose, but this is still a huge improvement over that.

Amazon.com: Moon 358-1061011 Brass Fire Hose Adapter, Nipple, 1" NPT Male x 1" NPSH Male: Industrial & Scientific

https://smile.amazon.com/gp/product/B000N52ZOG/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_search_asin_title?ie=UTF8&psc=1
 
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The diameter of the hose is the limiting factor on speed. It's not an issue normally, but if you do forget to put the pump on the cover, and there is a lot of water accumulated, it will take while to pump off. If you get a vacuum hose and a different fitting for the pump (it just unscrews) then you'll get like 200 - 400% faster pumping
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+1. This was my hack. Different pump style but exact same ending.

Submersible pump hack.

Hey all !! I’ve been doing this for years but finally got good pics to show the difference. I have a standard 1/3 HP submersible pump withshown here Flow from 100ft 3/4 inch hose. Here comes the fun part : In the sprinkler section of the home centers / hardware store they have 3/4...
www.troublefreepool.com www.troublefreepool.com
 
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+1. This was my hack. Different pump style but exact same ending.

Submersible pump hack.

Hey all !! I’ve been doing this for years but finally got good pics to show the difference. I have a standard 1/3 HP submersible pump withshown here Flow from 100ft 3/4 inch hose. Here comes the fun part : In the sprinkler section of the home centers / hardware store they have 3/4...
www.troublefreepool.com www.troublefreepool.com
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I probably stole the idea from you or someone. As I do with all my best ideas. Ideas are rarely new.
 
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My builder sold me in the first 2 minutes. He grabbed a phone book (‘Member those) and said ‘This is me, I’ve lived at this location for 30 years, been here for 55 (?) total, you’ll never wonder where I am or how to reach me. I will only build you pool as if it’s mine so walk now if you’re looking to skimp and save’.

I got other quotes just to feel better, but I was sold nonetheless. I could hear builder 2 at the large chain furiously typing on his calculator when he said ‘I’m going to cut so many corners that the price is so good that you HAVE to use me’.

Ummmmmm………. Thanks? (But really no thanks) *click*.
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I met with one builder that told me he sold 29 pools in the last 2 days, that was enough for me to say no thanks. I heard from one of the electricians he used that he sold 2000 pools in 2020. Some of them wont even start until 2022.
 
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Snoo, I’ve thought it over a bit and I think you should edit your review a bit to reflect the current challenges. (If you still can)

Something like ‘We built at the height of the supply issues full of delays everywhere in the construction industry. PB communicated every last speed bump and explained how we would get past them as they arose, then he got past them like he promised’. (Your specifics briefly mentioned in your words, of course).

It’s the first thing i asked my PB. ‘How bad is it going at the moment’. He launched off on all the struggles and what he’d do about them. He then promised me we’d get through it together. It was far better to me than the other place that told me ‘not to worry about it’. If something like the above was in your review it would really set my mind at ease if I read it, that things happen but *this* is the guy i want fighting for me when they do.
 
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Snoo, I’ve thought it over a bit and I think you should edit your review a bit to reflect the current challenges. (If you still can)

Something like ‘We built at the height of the supply issues full of delays everywhere in the construction industry. PB communicated every last speed bump and explained how we would get past them as they arose, then he got past them like he promised’. (Your specifics briefly mentioned in your words, of course).

It’s the first thing i asked my PB. ‘How bad is it going at the moment’. He launched off on all the struggles and what he’d do about them. He then promised me we’d get through it together. It was far better to me than the other place that told me ‘not to worry about it’. If something like the above was in your review it would really set my mind at ease if I read it, that things happen but *this* is the guy i want fighting for me when they do.
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Is it okay if I steal that? 🤣
 
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