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    Heather_A

    Welcome to TFP :wave: What flavor/type pool are you looking to install?
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    New pool owner from SoCal

    Welcome aboard, :wave: I was going to suggest using a 5 gallon bucket, half pool half tap as a quick and dirt test. Makes sence as an alternative to a complete refill and a higher water bill$$. Use the water at BBB test depth :) Good Luck Kirk :cheers:
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    New pool in Michigan

    Welcome aboard, :wave: I wish I had sub-contracted my IG pool out myself, my PB is a joke :hammer: What type pool are you installing, what's the vermiculite for? Got a link to the MFG/Model # inground w/a liner? Send some pics TIA Later Kirk :cheers:
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    Tman

    Wecome aboard Tman, I'm almost finished with my pool build fun ;) I just filled her yesterday, 14 hours worth. You found is a great place for info...... :wave:
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    pool hasnt't been used in 6 years

    Check out this link https://www.google.com/search?source=ig&rlz=&q=how+to+clean+a+green+algae+pool+&oq=cleaning+a+green+algae&gs_l=igoogle.1.1.0i22i30l10.132.18402.0.24265.19.14.0.4.4.0.706.2967.0j11j1j5-1j1.14.0...0.0...1ac.1.NY6LC0XIASE http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IH4273ioCUw Cheers
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    pool hasnt't been used in 6 years

    Fill in the demension http://www.pool1.com/pool_gallon_calculator.htm
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    pool hasnt't been used in 6 years

    Lol !! My thoughts exactly too funny :)
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    pool hasnt't been used in 6 years

    Welcome aboard wbrown75 Sounds to me like you need to pressure wash the interior for sure. Then you to realize all the insides pool plumbing lines, filter, valves, weirs, eyeball jets, return line etc. heater if you have one, are coated with algae,you'll need get rid of it with some...
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    Introduction :) :)

    Just watch this from ABC's 20/20 :cry: more info online http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WHxnlqJuZ2Y
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    Introduction :) :)

    Better Business Bureau........ indeed BBB what an oxymoron...... It's a sad joke played on the general public IMHO :(
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    Steve from Tennessee

    Wecome aboard Steve :wave:
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    Introduction :) :)

    Hi everybody, I'm in Austin, Tx. I'm at the end phases of a new pool build,plaster is going in today... :-D Glad to be here,loads of great info HERE AT TFP on the entire process. WARNING!!!!! Sadly mine is a...
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    Concrete Resurfacing

    I just had my new pool decking finish apply today. I choose Sundek classic texture i live just outside Austin, TX. I've read good things online about it here's a few links....... :) http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=flTnnrh5jOE http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=m500u_shxBY
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    Bob from Iowa

    Thanks Bob, I have lots of links (over 40 hours of research on new pool construction ) from plaster to decking to gunite be glad to asnswer any questions you have :) . My pool is ready for plaster, we're going with Quartzscape tahoe blue. And Sundeck Classic texture for decking finish...
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    Bob from Iowa

    Thanks glad to be here...........Looks like my new pool is coming along much better now that I've gather info from this web site
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    New Pool Construction

    Hello Ya'll, I'm in process of having a new pool built in Austin TX. I'm at the decking and plastering stage this week, going with Sundeck Classic texture and Quartzscape interior plaster. Lots of really great info here at TFP wish i'd found it years ago. I'm on my 2nd pool, PB is...
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    Need more info... New Pool at Quartzscape Plaster Now

    thepoolman , The Magenta Stuff is the most advanced start up and stain-fighting product available for a beautiful stain-free pool. I'll ask my Pool builder and get some on my own. I'll contact CL Industries Corporate Office but their in Orlando FL I'm in Texas Thanks for the heads up...
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    Need more info... New Pool at Quartzscape Plaster Now

    I need some information links/video on the NPT Quartzscape (Tahoe blue) Mfg. guild lines, or related pitfalls. I want to get the best job possible, my pool builder is ambivalent :hammer: . I'm detail oriented, I've had trouble with this pool company going of 10 weeks now, I'm at my wits end with...