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    Post what your pool cost you to build...

    $34K in Bakersfield, Ca. with everything in the sig. Built by a coworker that does pools on the side. I did have to pay an extra $1,500 for the dig due to my narrow side entry. That doesn’t include the $1,400 for the pool fence so I guess $36K. Bakersfield, Ca Gunite Build
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    Bakersfield, Ca Gunite Build

    For sure. I was thinking of making some kind of canvas cover for it. I have one for that tv and I haven’t had any issues with the elements. I’ve actually have stopped using the cover on the tv hoping it will die and the wife will let me put a 65” inch up there! [emoji6]
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    Bakersfield, Ca Gunite Build

    Even though they are metal seats they are really comfy.
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    Bakersfield, Ca Gunite Build

    Picked this up today. My in laws have had it for at least 30 years probably longer. We have a few parties planned for July and this makes a great addition to our backyard.
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    Pentair landscape lights

    How about color control? I think I could live with them coming on with the GloBrites but can I control the colors separately? I’m guessing no. Same aux?
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    Pentair landscape lights

    I have a 300 watt transformer that came with the 2 Pentair GloBrite lights in my pool. I want to get 2 Pentair intellibrite landscape lights and I’m wondering if I add them to the existing transformer can they be controlled separately from the GloBrites in the panel. Or would they need their own...
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    Bakersfield, Ca Gunite Build

    I also would have added a step down on the right side of the play pad. It’s symmetrical but you fall of into the abyss of the deep end to the right. One more step would make it easier to get out from the deep side.
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    Bakersfield, Ca Gunite Build

    Great question! First off I would of added a poured walkway from the pool to the side of my house. I can still do it but it would of been free with the pool. I really wanted the deck jets with lights but I couldn’t pull the trigger on the $800 each price tag. Probably still wouldn’t if I were...
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    Bakersfield, Ca Gunite Build

    I eventually want to get the pentair landscape lights but I’ve been saying that for 3 years so...... I just add a little bit every year. I did order another bag of fire glass as what’s in there has settled and I’m in need of about an inch.
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    Bakersfield, Ca Gunite Build

    Added some mint plants under the Pygmy date palms with some bubblers to water them. They smell great and I heard they help with mosquitoes. Not sure if that’s bro science or not.
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    Bakersfield, Ca Gunite Build

    After a few years of saying “I’ll get them next time I come to Costco,” and them being sold out that next time, I bought these pots right away this year.
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    Bakersfield, Ca Gunite Build

    Guess it’s time for the yearly update. Threw up some bistro lights for a party. I’m going to take them down because two of the runs go over the edge of the pool but I’ll leave the guide wires to put the lights up for non swimming parties. I wired them up to my easy touch. Maybe I’ll rerun them...
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    Dark plaster recommendations?

    I have Quartzscapes in midnight blue. Love the color and they also make it in their reflective series.
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    Fire Pit Height - show me your fire pits

    Thanks! Those looking into glass, the best price I found was the Margo Garden Products brand at Home Depot. $60-$70 per 25 lbs. bag.
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    Fire Pit Height - show me your fire pits

    It's made with poured concrete.