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    I fixed my Beta Pool Skimmer!

    So I had a Solar Breeze that lasted for 3 years, I replaced the motors once. It never did that great of a job so when it died again I checked out the Beta. Features looks much better especially the obstacle avoidance tech. So I bought one early summer of 2021. Was doing great until a couple of...
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    Very light algae on walls

    I've been getting very faint but noticeable green algae on a few of my walls and in a couple of spots on the floor. I brush it off with my stainless steel brush. I keep my liquid chlorine level and pH pretty consistent. What gives? Do I have to use an algaecide?
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    Very happy with my new borates in pool

    Although more expensive than using the 20 Mule Team method I went with the Pool Proof product. So far two positives, the water has a beautiful glassy appearance and the back swimmers are gone/dead ? My pool has been blue and well balanced since it was completed in March of this year. In the...
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    Liquid shock question

    My PB left me several gallons of liquid shock. Looks to me to be just 12.5% chorine so can I use this to chordate my pool. I typically use 10% but can adjust the quantity down some.
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    PB says don't use Clorox!

    Says it will raise salt levels and cause scale?
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    Clorox ?

    Used Clorox for the first time and now pool water is soap like bubbles. Regal non scented.
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    Signed this morning, new build in Humble, TX

    Been lurking and learning here lately. Also submitted plans to the HOA. Should start digging later this month. Spec's are: Geometric Gunite Pool – 30 ft. x 16 ft., 385 sq. ft., 92 ft. perimeter 3/8 in. rebar on 8 in. centers with continuous bond beam of 1/2 in. rebar 4,800 psi gunite, 12 in...
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    Coping question

    I've been working with several PB's on the design of my pool. The one that I am most likely going to use is butting heads with me on coping. I am using flagstone and I like the larger seams and asymmetrical pieces. My PB says he won't do the larger joints or asymmetrical pieces because they are...
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    Sheer vs scupper

    What is the difference?
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    What do you think?

    My question is will three 3ft scuppers on a 18" raised beam to be too loud? Like most I enjoy the sound of falling water but I don't want it to sound like Niagara Falls :)