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Thanks - I was tempted, believe me! In the end, I'm just as glad I let them do that part. They were very diligent about digging it level and to the exact right depth. One guy was digging while another was running a zip level calling out elevations. When they got close (with in 1/2 inch) -...

Not sure if anyone is looking at/following this project, but another update for this week. I started back filling around the pool two weeks ago with crushed gravel. On the south side, this means backfilling the full 54 inches around the over-dig, as well as packing it up under the walk in...

I'm not an expert by any means, but I just filled mine a week and a half ago. My pool builder told me 10 to 12 inches down from the top was the right fill level. level. Mine's a little bit different with the multi port on top comma so I'm not sure how that relates to your filter. Sent from my...

Slight update - I just saw Lowes carries Diamond Crystal "Splash Ready" pool salt for 70 cents a bag more than the regular softener salt. Would this be better - quicker dissolving?

I haven't heard from anyone, so I went ahead and added another 2 lbs of stabilizer. I really don't want to overshoot, but I think I'll be OK. Pool math says I need just over 8 lbs, this will bring me up to 6 lbs. once it's dissolved. I tested again last night with almost exactly the same...

Just a quick update - I received my Discovery last night. While I was a bit disappointed to have missed the sale (price went from $650 to $720 Monday morning), I'm still very happy with it. I got home last night and there he was, sitting in his box on my porch, itching to get to work. I...

Just another option, skip the charcoal and just cook with wood. I like fruit woods - I have lots of apple, cherry, and plum trees on the property. I chunk it up in 3-4" pieces, and light it with a chimney starter just like charcoal. Give it a good burn to get it started, then spread the coals...

Glad to hear you solved it! Sent from my SM-G920V using Tapatalk

Re: Radiant Metric 24' Round Install in Western NY - initial start up questions So I started up the pump and filter on Friday (and fixed a few leaks in the process!). My initial test of course resulted in 0 CYA. Using Pool math, I figure I need about 8 lbs to bring it up to 60, before I turn...

How long is the run back to the pump - can you fish something in from the pump end to push it out (something like a drain snake)? Any chance you could reverse the hoses/flow? No idea if this would work or not to push it out. There has to be a way.

Rubber stopper screwed to the end of a broomstick? Sent from my SM-G920V using Tapatalk

Wednesday, the PB and his son showed up to make final connections at the skimmer and returns, and to install a temporary fence. I spent the day doing the one thing I truly detest – plumbing. Given my rush to get the stub-outs in before the concrete truck showed up, I couldn’t place the...

It was a busy week last week! Monday morning, the PB showed up to start digging. Nothing too spectacular here, other than with as dry as it’s been, it was sort of like digging through concrete. Still, no show stoppers. All total, it took them about 6 hours to dig and level bottom. I will...

Thanks for the feedback, I'm leaning towards trying the discovery. Sent from my SM-G920V using Tapatalk