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Update - I can officially say the pool is DONE! Final check to PB has been handed over (ooph). The total time from dig (9/24) to water (12/5) ended up being JUST at the 10 weeks estimate. The last 2 weeks have consisted of pool school, water testing, plaster scrubbing, finishing the fence...

Getting VERY close to the finish line now! Things definitely slowed down after flying thru the gunite phase! Coping/tile/stone work took about 1.5 weeks, gas took a day, electric took about 3-4 days, pre-grading took 2 days and now the patio layout took 2 days. Add to that a few days here and...

We had to do this in Charlotte with Duke Power. They did not charge us anything to run a new line and splice into the existing as they said the money they will make off the additional energy use from a pool will offset the cost of the move w/in 2-3 years. I think if I had to pay it would have...

Thanks for the links! I've looked at a few before but have definitely bookmarked and will be studying as we get closer to having water. Builder supplies the Taylor K-2005. Looks like I'll either tell him to just give me a credit or I can supplement with the additional chlorine test. Thanks...