Recent content by cgeorg07

Correct. It was our first pool summer here in NJ, and we did not run the heater as often as I thought we would and chemical costs for our salt pool were practically nothing. We invested in weekly swim lessons for the kids instead for the last year.

@bradgray - unfortunately we didn’t end up installing it. It was too heartbreaking to consider drilling dozens of holes in our bluestone. The best option we considered was aquamatic offers a solar powered top track cover. No hassle of running electrical, decently priced and no manual cranking...

Thank you for your help!! It is the K2005 Kit. Will check if it has that.

First attempt with taylor test kit... FC 2-4 CC 0? pH - 7.6 TA - 110 CH - 110 CYA - 30 Salt Generator = 2800

Will report back with results from my test kit

Hi all - New pool owner here and starting to get the hang of things a tiny bit. Everything was beautiful the last 3 weeks, and today the water looks cloudy. Today was our first very hot day so the kids were swimming all day long for the first time! Trying to see what my best next steps are -...

@YippeeSkippy - Appreciate your reply, Maddie! We had planned on going with the Hamptons grass look, so was not planning for anymore decking, but I see what you mean about a strip of concrete... like if we did stepping stones along the sides and addef a concrete channel of sorts to support the...

Hi all - Looking for some help. We recently installed a 16x36 inground vinyl liner pool, and did not have enough budget to install auto-cover. Builder wanted all-or-nothing commitment during the build, and we couldn't do the 35K auto-cover through his installers. So, coping went on and pool was...

Well played @JamesW :ROFLMAO: What would be a good diamond core drill bit for a rotary hammer? Is this good? Dry Core Bit for Brick and Block with Pilot Bit - 1" Diameter - SDS MAX Arbor - #30/40 Diamond

@Bperry - My understanding is that just putting the anchors to the loose/interlocking pavers will cause them to pull out and not be very stable since they don't have the holding power like concrete. I was planning to let the 1" drill bit just continue down the full 10 inches

16x36 Inground Vinyl Liner pool install has completed, and I have purchased a winter safety cover (HPI Bloc Mesh 99%). We have 3 sides grass, and the 16ft entry area is interlocking pavers with compacted sub-base. I do realize the way my pool is setup with 75% grass that it could never be a...

@PoolGate - It is a new build (coming this fall), and to be honest, I am not sure what the code dictates, but I agree with you on putting an alarm on the door from the home to the pool. You make a great point about the Camera, I think that is another excellent idea. I plan on doing the install...

@PoolGate - Yes, the plan is to 100% of the time have it closed when we are done using the pool. Our fence is around the perimeter of the property, but does not protect from going through the interior doors to the patio. We are looking to incorporate as many safety features as possible - e.g...