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So ... I heard (basically) that the pump needs to run (roughly) the same number of hours the sunlight is out. Maybe a little bit less. But then I read on here that it could just be a few hours a day. Which is it... well, I'm curious your thought based on this situation. I like Oscar (our...

Man I wish I made a video like that for my pool build. Looks good.

Maybe I'm the only person, but I think that price is great. 30 ft long. I'd suggest another light. Sounds like you've got a grip on the other stuff that other's chimed in over. Any chance you have a plan you can post? They're always fun to look at.

We are having a removable pool fence installed around our pool next week. I have a young son (almost 3) and think it'll give us a little more peace of mind. The visual barrier alone will keep him away but I don't want to freak out every time we're sitting on the patio that he's going to trip...

I did buy one of those TIF tests. I have been (and will continue) to test daily. Its been nice having the pool store "verify" my numbers. They're usually very close which gives me a little confidence. I was just hoping not to wing-it at first but I did plug all my figures in to the pool...

You guys rock. I'm not sure what's best about this site... the knowledge or the fact that nobody flames newbies for simple questions. I really appreciate your help.

I know its a newbie question but its hard to find a definitive answer just reading threads with these keywords. I haven't really had much of a problem with either but I've been to pools that smell of chlorine badly or make my skin really dry and itch when I get out. How do I avoid that...

OMG - I feel like I keep reading the same stuff over and over but only picking up a small bit each time (and its always the "ohhhh" factor when it finally clicks). I am a new pool owner (2 wks old). I would think that if a pool builder or store would be honest about chemicals and chemistry...

I haven't picked up this computer since I posted this and wanted to post an update. The pool company sent a diver out to do a dye test and found a leak in the LED lights. Quick and easy fix.

Edited: I was concerned because the pool store talked me in to buy a HUGE stock of pucks. I thought it was a great deal. They are letting me return them (for store credit). Is there a bleach equivilent at the pool store I can use or should I just go down to Sam's and buy the regular bleach...

Good information. Thank you for the assistance. But it does make me wonder even more now... is there another product other than the pucks that are a better alternative?

I did just buy one of the recommended kits from here and I'm learning it. I think its a K-2006 or something like that. The CYA has ranged from 39 to 49 (actually, it was 49 - 43 - 39 on the dates listed above). I should have included that with the first msg. Sorry about that. Aside from...

Well, I was officially handed off maintenance of my pool last Monday. I took the water in for testing and it showed there was next to no chlorine in the pool (0.27 FC). I shocked it and increased the pucks / speed of the cholinator at the store's request. I took the water in again a cpl days...

Re: New build in Fort Worth Day 25 - Pool fence installation.

Re: New build in Fort Worth Day 21 - Irrigation Day 22 - Sod Day 23 - New fence Day 24 - Clean & Stain old fence

Re: New build in Fort Worth Day 19 - Acid Wash & Fill Day 19.5 - Moved the shed back closer to the fence Day 20 - Site cleanup & final grade

Re: New build in Fort Worth Day 15 - Deck frame & steel Day 16 - Deck pour Day 17 - Cleanup of plumbing and seal fixtures Day 18 - Plaster

Re: New build in Fort Worth Day 8 - Gunnite Day 9 - Electric Day 10 - Tile Day 11-14 - Stonework

I just finished with our pool build in Fort Worth. I thought I'd share the progress with ya'll. They worked mostly 6 days / week and it's been about 4 weeks. Pool size = 16'x30' ... 14,000 gallons Interior Surface = QuartzBrite ********************** (disclosure added Oct 21, 2013) I'd like...

Ack - that is good info to know. Its a brand new build.

Not that it matters for anything, but my "customer pool builder" mentioned to me the other day that in 25 years he has *never* had a single request to put pool lights on a timer. That sure strikes me as odd but I'm curious if it's not nearly as popular I would think it would be. Anyone have...

...amazing, this is what they suggested in that same order. Plumbers are coming out today. They'll send a diver down on Monday to check lights and returns if plumbing isn't successful. You guys really are quite helpful. Thank you very much.

Thanks for the great advice. Yup, deck was poured. They made it sound like it was probably something small. I did see a bubble come from a pipe earlier today. I'd bet the pressure test will find something. I feel more confident but I will let them know I'm going to hold the payment until...

Well, you at least helped prevent me from freaking out. Yes, its an in-ground gunnite pool. None of the pumps have been turned on yet. They were going to enable them today for the first time but decided to wait another day so they could do the bucket test themselves. I had been adding water...

I have a brand new pool still under construction. I filled it just last Sat for the first time ever. It was awesome watching it come to life. At 3a it was full. But then I got up and went to show my wife at 8a and it was just below the tile line (2 inches lower than "full" over night)...