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My 16’x36’ in-ground gunite pool is being built in Central Virginia, and everything has been laid besides coping, plaster, auto cover, and decking around pool. I currently do not have automation, but now thinking maybe I should add it as a diy project (to lower cost rather PB installing). I...

I am ready to place down my Travertine coping around the SWG pool. Does anyone know which "Type' of cement mortar I should use for the grout between and on the bottom of the coping? I was thinking of using the Workrite Masonry Cement Type N since it has the color that I like and would blend...

Is the Jandy pump controller window susceptible to the same potential moisture and fog build up? I have one that is out in the open with no cover. Is there a way to prevent the potential fog or moisture in the window of the controller? I'm not sure if a shield over the unit where water can...

Thanks for the suggestion. Glad to hear that they cleaned up everything. I would not want a mud pit if I can help it. I'm just waiting for the coping & tile to be set first since then hopefully the deck people can come by. I have the pool people doing the coping & tile, and another contractor...

I plan to install a dry-set travertine deck around my pool. We live in Virginia. The travertine coping will be install in approximately 3 weeks. The plaster for the gunite pool will not be installed until in the Spring due to the temperature. I was wondering should I have the deck people...

Thanks! That is a good idea to make it look more polished than just a 2x4 with the outlets out. Yes, if you don't mind in taking a picture of the front of it when you get home, that would be great!

Thanks for the bump. I'm just getting a little worried that the LED lights will begin to flicker and go out much earlier than the LED bulb going out on its own. Any ideas or experiences with this LED light would be appreciated.

I am currently getting 2 Hayward color logic LPCUS11100 LED lights installed into my new pool. I have heard that they may start to leak or malfunction after a year or two. Are there ways to prevent them from leaking before they are installed so that they will last for a long time? Is there any...

Yes, the outlets will be connected to the pool equipment. Are your outlets on pedestals around the pool? My deck is flat with no other type of close landscape wall or shrub except for a bush at the far corner (20ft away from water edge) where I plan to hide the Jbox. How should I have outlets...

Thanks, I check them out. So many colors, but I can only choose one.

LOL!!! I was leaning towards white on the tile before..... or....hmmmmmmm��

Thanks! That's great to actually visualize what the tile may look like depending on the colors and the water level. You are showing off your skills here. Much appreciated!

Your pool design looks great. Are you planning to lay your Travertine pool deck in a dry set or a wet set? I am in the process of my pool being built and I am leaning towards the dry set method vs a concrete slab. I'm living in Virginia and trying to make a decision.

I like the way you are thinking. Another good thought, but we did not get one. We figured that having an autocover on during most days and just opening it up mid to late day will help the pool retain some water without evaporating too fast. We hope.

Good point. I contacted the PB in regards to that question and waiting back to hear from him for clarification. I'll keep you informed. Any thoughts on weather to get it sealed or not? Anyone had any experience with that? We do not want a wet look, but the natural look along with...

Thanks for the comments. I went to the store and I'm thinking about the second from top grout in the picture below. What are your thoughts? Will that look good with the tile as well along with the Travertine coping?

Hello all. We are putting in an in-ground gunite pool (16x34) and will have 2in. Travertine coping and 1.25in. Travertine paver (French pattern) deck with a 5' x 25' Travertine walkway using the dry set method. Instead of a concrete slab (just in case of any future leaks, it may be easier and...

Thanks for the information! This is very helpful! Lots of things for me to think about and burn more cash out of my pockets!:D I do like the lighting around the pool, so I probably will invest in a larger transformer to accommodate my potential new habit.;) - - - Updated - - - Thanks for...

I see it now. Awesome pool with the lighting! In the pic, I assume to the Left near the umbrella is a path light. Do you recall what size LED bulbs you have in them?

Thanks for the info on the key switch. I haven't heard of too many people with the keypad either, but it is an option. I may go with the key since it seems that it would be more reliable and less likely to cost a lot if it would break or malfunction in the future. Unless others have used a...

Those are very nice lights! I'm getting the itch to go for these, which would spruce up the look and give enough light to see where I'm putting my feet at night. I could not open your photo attachment. Could you please resend? I'm a DYI'er so I may try for one of the kits and install myself...

Thanks for the suggestions! Our J-box will be about 8-10 feet from the edge of the decking on the 7ft. side. We have a large bush there and the thought was similar to you, where we could hide the J-box; however, I think it may be quite far to place the other electrical outlet there unless we...

Thanks for the reply. Yes, they plan to follow the code; however, they said that it could basically be anywhere outside of the 5ft perimeter of the water in an enclosure. Thinking if they put the one outlet on the flooring within the deck on the 7ft side, should I ask them to place right...

My salt water inground pool is currently being built and they have done the plumbing and the gunite. The electrical will be installed soon. I will receive an outlet at the equipment (pump, filter, heater) area (approximately 40 ft from pool), and I will get another outlet on the deck. Where...

Hello all. This is my first post and we are in the process of a new pool build (16' x 34') in VA. We trying to decide about coping grout color and need opinions. We have a Tuscany walnut travertine coping and pavers that will be installed. Our water tile is an olive blue moonbeam. We have a...