Recent content by ScottMB

Edited to add a few photos: Hello all - we just got our 24' round built this weekend (I'll get pictures posted soon - I just discovered that the pics from my iPhone are too big to post directly and I don't have time right now to adjust sizes - advice appreciated if there's a way to make that...

Thank you hwy!

Hello all! I'm wondering where you buy your Jandy check valves (I need the 1 1/2"). I see them on the Amazon for $62, and possibly seeing some counterfeits/knockoffs or other junk getting into the supply chain? It looks like I'll need 2, and oh bother are all these small extras adding up into...

Thank you, splash! Yes, the chlorinator uses pucks. I appreciate all the suggestions, no crazy maintenance kits for me :-). I'm buying the TF test kit shortly so that will definitely help. Also getting prices on liquid chlorine from the local shops. It will be several weeks, but I'll update...

Thank you both, scout and ajw, most appreciated!

Hello! I'm putting all of my plans together to submit a building permit to install my new pool, and I'm running across things I don't yet know. Can you help? 1) How do I *really* need to treat the water when I first fill this? This will be via hose from the municipal water supply and it...

Hello all! I've been lurking here for some time and wanted to get a bit involved to get a few questions answered and hopefully share some of my own learning. For now, an intro: This is my first time owning a pool, and it's been a grand learning adventure making equipment selections! I'm...