Recent content by TacoTime

I can't figure out how to make my pictures appear in this thread, but maybe you can see it here: IMG_0820 | David Wimberly | Flickr The yellow circles are where I told him I would be OK hanging the controller, but he said it would not be acceptable in these locations. Note: There is a gas...

I just got back from vacation & saw that my PB had completed the electrical installation. This should be a good thing, but I am not happy about the location of the pool controller box. They mounted a post in the ground next to the equipment and installed the controller on it. I think it...

Our new pool is under construction. We need to make a decision on lighting. The price on our contract includes 3 halogen lights (two for pool and one for spa). I am thinking about upgrading to white LED lighting. Not interested in color lights. I am interested in getting opinions on LED vs...

I am in the process of building a pool now, but the feedback I got from talking to several pool owners is to definitely have a shallow end starting around 3.5'. The reasons i got were: 1) most people congregate in the shallow end where it is easy to hang out and be social. 2) It is hard to...

What better way to make a first post then to announce my new pool build?? We are 1 week into the build process, and things are going very fast. The shotcrete is being applied tomorrow morning! Looking forward to learning and sharing with this group. Renderings: - - - Updated - - - I...

Just introducing myself. We are in the construction phase of a new pool in our backyard, with an estimated completion date in August 2018. Looking forward to learning from the resident experts, and perhaps becoming one myself eventually.