Recent content by Cleanmypool

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    Build Advice Needed--NW FL

    I came here searching for other info regarding Blue Haven equipment, but saw this post in the results and thought I'd respond, hopefully it isn't too late. We're also in NWFL so using the same Blue Haven office, I'd guess. We went with the ozone before reading here about them. Our pool was only...
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    new pool start up questions

    I have read it (and will again and again cause it is a lot!). I definitely wanted to follow the TFP method, but his saying no liquid chlorine made me second guess it being okay this soon. Glad to hear it is a-okay. - - - Updated - - - Technically, we didn't pay for it (ha, I know..we paid...
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    new pool start up questions

    Hi all, I posted over the summer about a possible pool build and it is now complete! I am diving into chemicals and took water for our first test to compare my home numbers (using a cheaper kit provided, TF 100 is in the mail) and I was spot on, woohoo! My question is: I've read so much about...
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    Overwhelmed: vinyl, gunite, fiberglass

    Thank you, again! Unfortunately, we've already done our homework on PBs and this guy and one more that we're awaiting our consult with are the clear leaders in our area with nearly all glowing reviews, so not a lot to pick from when avoiding smaller companies since we're relying on them with...
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    Overwhelmed: vinyl, gunite, fiberglass

    Sorry, in my haste I left my full address on there, so I needed to delete it anyway. I'll just type out the basics quick. 15x32 INCLUDED IN BASE PRICE $32,025 Blue Quartz Finish (**which you just said wasn't worth it, I wonder if they'd take off for not getting it, or if its worth it when...
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    Overwhelmed: vinyl, gunite, fiberglass

    Thank you!! While I have you saving me money on that option, I just received the first gunite quote, any feedback on it?
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    Overwhelmed: vinyl, gunite, fiberglass

    That’s good to hear about it being able to last longer than 10 years. No interest in a spa, we are wanting to do a small water feature as we’ve been told it’ll help a tiiiiny bit cooling the pool down (or is that not true?). - - - Updated - - - I’ve seen a couple of you mention an upgraded...
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    Overwhelmed: vinyl, gunite, fiberglass

    I've read enough posts here to know how important proper install is, and I just don't trust the experience of the local FG installers here. It was my first choice, too, until I kept reading more and more. They still seem to have pros, but I think they're out simply because I can't find someone...
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    Overwhelmed: vinyl, gunite, fiberglass

    Thank you guys! Many great points defending gunite that we hadn’t previously considered (I didn’t realize, stupidly, vinyl pool walls could be a short term issue!). The gunite through these people isn’t double, as mentioned, I wish. We were quoted $37k for the vinyl, which seems crazy to me. We...
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    Overwhelmed: vinyl, gunite, fiberglass

    My head is spinning after reading on here for hours about pros and cons. I'd love some fresh opinions from you guys, you're all so knowledge and basically my pool idols. ;) -We aren't the least bit concerned about customizing shape -We have a goldendoodle that thinks he's a fish -We have two...