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Thanks for all the kind words everyone! We have really been lucky with our builder, he has done an excellent job. Everyday that the subs have been here he was right on top of things. As far as the pool location for TMM, it's kind of like Wardsntx said. We have kids, our older daughter plays...

Thanks for all the input everyone. You can check out the pics on the other forum. I'm happy with the way everything turned out, just a little concerned about the PSI. After reading the max psi the filter can accept is 50 I feel better. Ijust don't want to put too much backflow pressure on the...

We just opened our brand new pool Thursday. I was out of town so the PB gave my wife the lowdown..As I arrived home last night she was showing me the bubblers, sprayers ect... When she turned them off the pump started making a strange sound. This was at 8:30pm, dark; so I got a light and checked...

Well it's official, we're swimming :-D :-D :-D ! I can't be happier, we began 3 weeks and 6 days before the first swim. We do have spray deck sched. for today, and landscaping to do yet; but at least we are swimming!! Here are some mostly finished pics!! I read the water meter as it...

Well I can't say this too often but at 8:00 a.m. this morning I was getting PLASTERED!! I can see the light at the end of the tunnel :-D !! My PB has the cool deck lined up for Saturday. Here is some PICS it's midnight blue dimond bright.. Dave

The guys in the white boots were by today to prep the pool for plaster!!! :-D .......My PB is going to do the spray deck last, due to both availability and the fack the "In-Laws" are coming into town.. Pretty cool move I think on the PB's behalf. I'll post when I can...

Thanks alot Dave. I think the hardest part is looking at all the Crud in the water. I'm kinda type A so the mess drives me crazy :roll: ! It looks like a dry couple of days, that will give the new pour a chance to cure. The concrete guys said at least 3 days before they can spray deck it. Any...

We just had the deck poured on Saturday. Just at 3 weeks into the build, with all the rain we've had in Houston I'm very happy! PB says that by mid-week we should have water in it....We'll see. I can't believe I didn't take pics of the finished deck. here is what I have. I'll update the spray...

I've read and re-read the whole BBB principal. I am 100% convinced this is the system for me. But as you stated above the PB wil more than likly have different ideas. I also agree I feel somewhat obligated to not mention the whole BBB thing to NOT void out my warranty :wink: !! I appriciate the...

Decking finished today!! Spray deck and plaster to go.. PB says mid week...The PB is going to do the start up and give me lessons ect for the first month, once a week. That being said; I'd like to use the BBB system.......... Is there anything I need to avoid when the PB initally starts dumping...

It came from master tile VAL SAN PEA 6. BTW my wife will be happy to hear that! She was stressed the entire time they were working. Thanks SeanB :-D Dave

Well things have been moving along, we now have the electric hooked up, and tile and copeing finished on Saturday. My PB has spray deck sched. for Thursday.... We'll see. There is still alot of deck work to be finished before then. Here are some pics of our Tile and Copeing, my wife really...

I'm with you on that! My builder seems pretty adament about the bigger pump :roll: !! It's hard to argue with someone in the biz...I know I'm the one who will be living with it in the end. I'm trying gentle persuasion for now, I like the subs coming out to work on my pool. Thanks again for all...

Ok here is where I'm at. I spoke with the PB about my concerns, he said with the water features (which include 3 bubblers, and 2 sprayers) and the pool size he decided to go with the bigger pump. From what I've seen thus far he doesn't cut corners, and judging from the Hayward package he went...

Man you guys are awesome! thanks for all the input. As far as the 3 hp pump goes, I'm with you all on the overkill. The electrican is due out here soon so I hope to talk with the PB first. Dave

Hello Everyone, I've spent some tome reading the forums and just started posting my build on the pool/spa build & remodel section. At one point I've seen some formula for determining pool size in gallons. I believe it had something to do with average depth and some thing else. I've tried to...

Plumbers came back @ around 7 a.m. Saturday, they also ran the gas line and line from the main water supply to the auto fill. They finished by noon, then I spent the rest of the day re-routing my sprinkler system. Not fun (BTW)!! Anyway the electrican is due out Monday, and it sounds like the...

Update.... Plumbers came by this afternoon, started working for about an hour when the rain started AGAIN. Anyway, they left thier stuff soooo.....I'm thinking they will be back tomorrow. I'll get some pics out when they get some more progress complete. Have a great weekend everyone! David

Steve, Hope the rain does not hang around too long for you. It's been an amazing summer here near Houston, It's raind EVERY day now for at least 2 1/2 to 3 weeks. I bet you'll be swimming in July. Keep us posted. Stakeman

Just got home and my wife took a bunch of pictures of the gunite work for me. Here are a few, so far I am very happy with my choice of PB. The rain continues, as a result, progress may slow a little. I guess the rain helps with the cure of the new pour though. I'll keep you all updated on any...

Well guys, nothing happened today. I'm leaving out of town for 3 days so I'll get with ya late thursday or friday. I get to spend the 4th of JUly in Vancouver, B.C. At least the weather should be nice. I doubt I'll even see a fire-cracker up there though :roll: ... Dave

Well it's Monday, and a washout! So much for quick progress. The heavy rain began around 6:15am. Like they say patience is a virtue :-D . I'll keep ya'll posted. Dave

Thanks for the replies, now tha tI have the photo bucket figured out I'll keep the updates coming! Lets see first off ktdave, my builder is See-Blue Pool and Spas in Magnolia. After several interviews, he stuck out as, not the cheapest and not the most expensive, but just struck me as a good ol'...

Thanks for the help here it goes. No gunite today, but in the books for monday.

All right all, I've been reading/educating myself on the forum here for several weeks. We just started excavation yesterday at 3:00 pm. I was amazed my PB could get a crew at that time of day on a friday! At 6:45 am this morning my Iron guys were already here followed by the plumber stubbing in...