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    Our House Anchor

    Here is the quote from the first pool builder. It is a small custom firm. When he came over he actually told us that he is so good at building pools we are getting a deal by having him design one for us. Our pool is on the lower end of what they do, but I have been impressed so far with what...
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    You guys blew my mind

    @kimkats We have contacted 3 PB and have two designs and one quote. The one who gave us the quote already actually sat down at our kitchen table and drew up the design then provided the quote verbally. Afterward he went back and refined the design then detailed the quote and sent it, exact same...
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    Our House Anchor

    So begins my first pool build. Quick backstory. Wife and I have lived in our house for over 10 years. It's our starter home. We have several times started and stopped looking for a new and bigger house to move into. One of the things that we want in a new home is a bigger yard for the kids...
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    You guys blew my mind

    Yeah, I got into the deep end here a bit, it was deep! Not sure if y'all have had anyone without a pool ask so many questions but I appreciate the insight. Now I have some real decisions to make. 1. Decide on PB 2. Decide on SWG 3. Decide on filter 4. Decide on favorite beverage to consume...
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    You guys blew my mind

    What levels of chlorine on this chart would freak people out? On the low end or high end?
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    You guys blew my mind

    I am certain that this has been a common thread on this site, but we are going through a household debate on the TFPC method and whether it is the right way to care for our pool. My much better half grew up with a pool and helped add chemicals and do testing for it. First the thought of...
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    You guys blew my mind

    Thanks for all the replies. I'll try and respond to each of your comments. @Tim5055 I absolutely will be getting a test kit for my pool. No worries about that, my need to know and understand what is going on would drive me to do so. From what I have read so far everyone seems really helpful...
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    You guys blew my mind

    Ok, TFP Team a quick introduction. We are putting in a pool in Houston, TX. This will be our first pool and the first time that I have ever had to take care of one. I know next to nothing about pools, equipment and chemistry but I am learning quickly. I have been scouring the web for...
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    Not even getting started yet

    Ok, TFP Team a quick introduction. We are putting in a pool in Houston, TX. This will be our first pool and the first time that I have ever had to take care of one. I know next to nothing about pools, equipment and chemistry but I am learning quickly.