Recent content by WASP

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    Steps in Converting to a SWG pool

    I bought my Circupool generator and VS pump online from Discountsaltpool.com. I have had it several years now and it works great. Check out there website, they have lots of good information and package deals. Get a unit that is rated for at least twice the the size of your pool.
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    Replacing lights while replastering

    What is there reason for being so expensive? Are they running new conduit? Are they replacing the entire fixture or replacing just the bulbs?
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    Pool Resurface Project - UPDATE (PICS!!)

    Re: Pool Resurface Project We just re-plastered, they chipped out around the tile line, all fittings and wherever there was any loose material. Painted on a bonding agent. All prices based on lineal feet of perimeter rather than surface area, go figure. We went with white quartz plaster...
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    What's your current pool temp?

    68F. Replastered last month. Fresh water. Need to start adding salt so I can commission SWG when it gets warm enough.
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    New Build in Katy, TX

    Give Steve at Trinity Pools in Katy a call. He just replastered my pool, bead blasted the tile and waterfall and it is awesome. Underpromised and overdelivered. Ontime, underbudget. Also, did my neighbors pool including replacing the tile. I saw a pool that he built and it was beautiful...
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    Tax Time!!! Self prep or paid help???

    I have been using Turbo Tax for years and it just get better every year. Each year it uploads previous years info, I update with current info and bam, I'm done. The only time I was audited was when I used a CPA and it turned out I paid to much tax and got a refund. Fired the CPA.
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    Houston (Katy) Pool Build - Started April 2016

    Give Steve a call at Trinity Pools in Katy. He is a straight shooter. He just re-plastered our pool and beadblasted the tile and stone waterfall. On time, under budget. Under promised and over delivered. The best contractor experience I have ever had. He also did my neighbors pool a few...
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    Las Vegas Build - It's like butter

    You can buy your salt at lowes. Half the price of pool stores.
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    Las Vegas Build - It's like butter

    I bought a electronic pH tester, about $15 on Amazon, [ Portable Digital LCD PH Meter Tester Water Monitor Pen Aquarium Tool Auto Pen Test Water Soil Pool Hydroponic Type exclude Pouches of calibration buff] and it has maintained calibration for the past 10 months. I rinse it after every...
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    Pool Store Chemicals & Warranty

    When I would have the store test my water and they would recommend there magic potions I always would say thank you, I already have some of that in the shed. Then use what I bought at Walmart, Lowes or Amazon for half the price or less. Also, keep a log book with all of your test results with...
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    A Houston Pool Build Inside the Loop

    To keep my waterfall pools from becoming stagnant I let a very small amount of water trickle through them whenever the main pump is running. Perhaps you can do the same.
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    Las Vegas Build - It's like butter

    What a classy clean simple uncluttered design. Good job.
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    Speck Badu EcoMV 2.4 hp vs pool pump

    Pencil to paper. Best way to make a rational decision.
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    Speck Badu EcoMV 2.4 hp vs pool pump

    I run the pump 24/7 on a low speed. My only issue seems to be that when the water temp gets above 92F, the flow switch does not activate at the lower flow rate. If I increase the pump speed slightly, the switch trips and all is well. Both the pump and SWG are powered through the same timer...
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    Speck Badu EcoMV 2.4 hp vs pool pump

    I like mine, though not nearly as high powered as the one your buying. Very well built. Nice and quite and efficient. I bought mine online from discountsaltpool.com