Recent content by austin.sailor

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    Plumbing question - returns

    Not sure about some of the terminology. By 'air pipe' do you mean the loop in the spa? The spa perimeter is about 25' and the air line is 1.5" and the water line is 2". I googled 'Hartford loop' and, yes, there is one. We added the blower as a backup, PB agreed we probably don't need it. The...
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    New Pool Build because of Big Green Egg - FINAL INSPECTION

    Re: New Pool Build in Central Texas because of Big Green Egg BGE is awesome! Those spa jets look very high, was that at your request?
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    Rebar from gunite to deck?

    Got it and thanks for the reply!
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    Rebar from gunite to deck?

    Hi, I am getting bids on a new pool build in Austin, Texas and am curious about the practice of having rebar from the gunite shell extend into the deck. It appears to be done in most posts that I see in the forum, but it was not done on my previous pool build (2001). Is this a standard...
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    02/13 - UPDATED PICS - Lagoon, Free Form-Tampa Bay Area, FL

    Re: 12/19-POOL HAS WATER! - Lagoon, Free Form-Tampa Bay Area Hi, I don't see any step in your spa. Is it any problem getting in & out? Thx!
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    Spa Question - Blower or venturi

    Hi - I've been lurking on the forum for a while, in preparation for new pool/spa build around Austin, TX. I've read that newer pool build are now using venturi vents on spas (due to better pumps?) and not using blowers. This seems to be supported by our bids, only one of which said that we...