Recent content by Kj78unlv

We are struggling with some of life's great questions...Don't let us down TFP! We need your help! :LOL: Are pool vacuum robots really worth the higher price tag compared to side vacs? Do side vacs put a strain on pool equipment so much that the wear and tear you save on the equipment when...

Our plaster contractor installed a pool jet fitting on the side vacuum line instead of a vacuum port fitting. This was not discovered until the pool was filled with water. Our contractor has gone awol and we are not sure what is going to be involved in correcting this. Before I start looking...

Per pool code, I have to secure my dog door to pass inspection. Anyone have suggestions or experience with this? I have no idea how to secure a dog door without making it inoperable for my dog. The dog door is installed directly into the exterior wall of our home with a vinyl door flap that...

We are currently building a pool and spa and just completed shotcrete. We have two 12" spillway openings from the spa to the pool that will allow the water to descend about 24". We had originally thought we were not going to add anything to the spillway opening besides the waterline tile...

I'm late to the conversation but I was really surprised how long it took you to get the permit. I live in Henderson and it took us a total of 7 days to get our permit in May of this year.

Would you mind sharing who your plaster, tile, and decking contractors were and if you would recommend them? We are in the middle of our build in Henderson and struggling in deciding who to go with for those phases. Thanks!

Hi, We decided to go the owner/builder route on our pool/spa and we are feeling completely overwhelmed. We are in Henderson, NV (suburb of Las Vegas) and are currently at a standstill. Excavation was completed in May and since then we have stared at a giant hole waiting for backordered pool...

Here is a link to the design layout - https://www.troublefreepool.com/media/final-design-drawing-jpg.151815/full

That is a very good point. Thank you! And thank you for the attachments.

Hi! We are doing an owner build in Las Vegas and receiving conflicting info on the number of skimmers we need. The pool is going to be ~ 600 sq ft (~16,000 gallons). Excavation, shotcrete, and plaster subs are saying two skimmers and plumber and designer are saying one skimmer. Thoughts...