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    Caulking Expansion Joint in New Pool (1st Winter)

    Thanks for the quick answer. I was afraid that when that foam joint filled up with water then froze this winter it would immeaditally crack the decking or coping. I was under the impression that the mastic would be nessasary to keep water (then ice) completely out of expansion jpoint during the...
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    Caulking Expansion Joint in New Pool (1st Winter)

    Good Morning, I have a new 29k gallon concrete pool with a raised 10' spa, waterfall and the whole deal. The coping is flagstone and the decking is stamped concrete. The pool was filled in March of this year so this will be our 1st winter closing. The concrete contractors used the black foam...
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    1 Month Old Pool...Chemical advice (incl. Numbers)

    You guys have been so helpful. From reading the beginner guide on this site, the app and your help Im feeling more comfportable and have a much better understanding as to how to manage my new pool. The pool builders said they will get the salt chlorine generator up and running in mid to late...
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    1 Month Old Pool...Chemical advice (incl. Numbers)

    Thank you guys so much for your responses. Truly appreciated! I have been a contributer in several other forums helping people for years...Its weird being the newbie on a board! I'm headed to Home Depot now to pick up what I need. Only product Im not sure what to buy is the Dry Stabilizer...
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    1 Month Old Pool...Chemical advice (incl. Numbers)

    Good Morning, I will do my best to make this quick and concise and thanks in advance for any help and advice. I have a new 29,000 gallon plaster, free form pool with large rock waterfall and raised spa. DE filter with 2 1hp pumps. Upon filling exactly 1 month ago I scrubbed plaster 1-2 times...