Recent content by redintex

Sand filter is absolutely the way to go! I struggled with my first couple years of pool ownership with the filter pump that came with the pool. That frustration led me here to TFP. After the second winter, I read through Pool School and scoured the forum. I ordered the sand filter and it...

I have a DX4 that I have been completely satisfied with. I will admit that I have limited experience, as this is my first in-ground cleaner. I know that it climbs all the walls well, and will even go up all the way to the next to top step. I brush the sides occasionally, and the steps/cove...

Welcome, and you are definitely not being picky. Even if you were, it is YOUR pool! Absolutely a bad practice.

Welcome to the "light" side!!! After doing the reading that you have done, asking the questions you have, and continuing to learn, You will realize that yes, the pool stores ARE that jacked up! As with any business, there are some better than others, but you are quickly learning to control...

I don't think anyone could have said that better! :goodjob: :goodjob: :goodjob:

Looking good! I know y'all are excited! We are in the same boat - er, pool! GOOD LUCK!

You are amazing! That is a tremendous amount of work!!! And of course, Happy Birthday!!!! You will have SO much satisfaction that 1) You did it yourself and 2) You are swimming in a pool that your chickens paid for!!!!!!!! Talk about the ultimate in recycling! Sent from my BlackBerry...

The pool is looking great! Sorry to hear about the crack - hope it can be easily repaired!

We are currently undergoing our build and have a septic system, but it is a drip system (underground, of course). In our case, it just affected the placement of the pool. Luckily, it turned out to be a perfect spot! Good luck with your install!!!

Y'all bear with me - trying to get photos uploaded. Here SHOULD be one before getting started. Day 1 is actually a misnomer, as they didn't break down until about 4:30 PM. It was communicated that it would be a short day, as they were finishing another job and starting to move equipment, so it...

OK, so after asking 1,000 or so questions here and lurking for longer than I would care to admit, we have started on our pool!!! Groundbreaking was on 7/23/13. I was going to start the post on 7/22/13, but after reading all of the builds here, I was too paranoid that I was going to jinx...

Beautiful set up! Congrats on the newborn! Best thing since sliced bread... Y'all will have years of enjoyment from your hard work!!!

Hey it DOES look like a Texas river! :lol: :lol: :lol: Well, I can speak for the Brazos River, anyway! We should have started our new IG build Monday 7/15/13, but with 6" of rain, it was impossible to get in to start! Your build is looking great!

Very glad that you were able to negotiate that price down, and that they are making progress! Good luck!!!