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Screenshots or it didn't happen! Sorry—force of habit. I meant to say, "Please post pictures!"

I'd wager there's no real need for concern, save for saving on water. My equipment pad is a few feet lower in altitude than the top of the pool surface which means putting up with a LOT of water every time I opened the pumps' lids or the leaf catcher lid. It was really annoying, but the builder...

When cleaning the filter basket of my water feature pump, I thought it was just normal for a bunch of water to come rushing out when popping the lid. I got pretty quick at it: pop, remove, replace, clean, pop, install, replace, done! But apparently that's not supposed to happen. It turns out...

Pizza. I've been grilling pizza for nearly two decades. The intense heat of the grill with a nice, thin dough gives you that great New York style crust which picks up just the right amount of char and a hint of smokiness. When making dough for a grilled pizza, I use more olive oil than usual to...

Absolutely beautiful. Oh, nice pool too! (What? I was talking about the dog!) ^_^ What's the depth at the diving board?

Those pavers look great. (I did my own small paver deck around the equipment pad so it wouldn't be such a mud pit—nearly broke my back!)

Regarding the paver deck: They're not sealed. We meant to get around to it, but then the weather warmed up, and the water looked sooo inviting. :oops: [/*:m:3fe5dk0d] The pavers are from Olympic Stone & Marble, chiseled travertine in the walnut color. You'd think walnut would be darker but...

Wow. Beautiful gastroporn. /me wipes away a tear. Just — beautiful!

Ah, the power of English, re-arranged — and yet, you were right the first time! :mrgreen: :lol: :-D On topic: When the fire's on, the water coming out of the bowls is actually a teensy bit warmer. I was surprised.

Bring booze or BBQ and you're always welcome! ~.^ Thanks Butterfly, you are too sweet! I would agree—of course, I'm biased. Sadly, she would agree too—humility is something that girl hasn't learned yet! >_<

No prob! Here goes: Looking south: Looking west: Taken around 4.45pm local time, so not totally full sun. I'll try again tomorrow. Thanks also for recommending rain chains. I had never heard of them before, but a little googling and I've seen the light!

2010-08-16 Contract signed[/*:m:2nagf5qt] 2010-10-06 Excavation started[/*:m:2nagf5qt] 2010-10-13 Shotcrete applied[/*:m:2nagf5qt] 2010-10-18 Tile and stone started[/*:m:2nagf5qt] 2010-12-13 Tile and stone complete[/*:m:2nagf5qt] 2010-12-15 Paver decking started[/*:m:2nagf5qt] 2010-12-17...

HAHA! :lol: :lol: Right. A pair of 3-way actuator valves switch the drains and returns between "pool mode" and "spa mode". Pool mode: main drain open, spa drain closed, floor-cleaner & skimmers on, spa jets off. Spa mode: main drain closed, spa drain open, floor-cleaner & skimmers off, spa...

Thanks folks! Appreciated! ^_^ Well RobbieH this is a smaller pool certainly, but here are my gas bills this year (and last year, pre-pool, for reference): March 2011 $568.05 (March 2010 was $108.98)[/*:m:1nes29lf] April 2011 $486.68 (April 2010 was $71.34)[/*:m:1nes29lf] May 2011 $29.11...

Here are the pictures from the construction of my own pool project. Thanks to Southernwind for making it possible. The full gallery is also available. Select Shots The plan: we had a third-acre lot, but an enormous storm drain easement running through. That limited the size of the pool—and...

I've been taking walks through the alleys around the neighborhood, peeking between fence slats at pools and comparing notes. I see some folks' pool overflow drains connect to a pop-up emitter that lets the water drain into the alley, like this: My builder left me with this bare pipe: My...

Standards are falling! I'll be RIGHT THERE! ^_^

HA! :lol: Thanks for the welcome folks—and all the information! Now to explain to my boss why I've been surfing this site all day … ^_^

Hi folks! I'm Sean, and I'm a new pool owner (and a total nutjob—but I'm on medication, so it's OK). I've been reading the site with great zeal all throughout the construction of our pool, and during the time the builder's offered complimentary weekly care. However, I think it's finally time...