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I ran out of R-0013 in my TF-100, I went and bought a little bottle of Taylor R-0013 from Leslie's. Are they the same, so that I can run my CYA test per the TF-100 instructions?

So I finally pulled the whole TF-100 test kit out and completed all the tests. My results are: FC = 16 CC = 0 TA = 60 CYA = 50 CH = 325 Ph = 7.8 Salt = 4600 (some solidification at bottom of test tube, is this normal?) Salt was added to our pool on Th. I wasn't there, so I am not sure how many...

So pool is still under PB's care and they had me take the water to Leslie's for testing. CH tested 120, so they had me add 1/2 bucket of calcium hardness to the skimmer. After the 2nd test it was 140. I decided to test myself with the TF-100 and got 375. So why is Leslie's test so much lower...

So new pool was plastered last Wed. Muratic acid was added Wed, Th, and Fri. Not sure what chlorine, but one skimmer had what looked like white chunks of something disolving. I tested the water a few times and Chlorine and PH were good. Now today the test shows no chlorine and high PH. PB is...

Is this a new item from NPT? It is a preblended mix of pebble and glass. I saw it on their website and wasn't sure if they just added it. There are no gallery photos, so I think it is new. I haven't called NPT about it yet. I did ask our PB for a price on the JewelScapes® One Series Ice Cap Mini...

Went to see a pool today. Loved the water color, but didn't like what I saw for the plaster. I think it is only 3 years old. This would be a $750 upgrade color and should be more uniform in color. Wondering if this is just poor mixing/ application or a result of sun fading?

My PB said they use a ground fault interrupter system. Does that mean it is grounded instead of bonded? Is bonding required? Got rebar done, plumbing is going on now, and gunite tomorrow. I don't think I saw any copper out there.

So we need some design ideas to landscape/hardscape the area around the north and east side of our soon to be built pool. The plan below shows this area (as landscape but will not look like this) and is 8' wide on the north side and about 5'5" on the east side. Our young energetic dogs currently...

I totally want a glass firepit, but the kids want to roast marshmallows and cook hot dogs. Can this be done on a glass firepit? Will it get hot enough? Probably need to worry about dripping mess on the pretty glass. Might consider a wood burning one, but it will be within a few feet of our soon...

We will have a 3 ton moss rock waterfall with 5' weeping walls on each side and 3 bubblers in the sun shelf. PB is recommending a Hayward Tristar EE pump & motor, 1 ½ horse power. Is 1.5 HP the right size? The price is the same as a 1 hp. Does it need to be 2 speed or will we be able to adjust...

If this is the equipment we are getting, do we also need a timer or will the automation take care of it? Hayward TriStar 2-Speed Pump, 2.0 HP Full Rate Item # SP32202EE - Hayward 525 Sq.Ft Swim Clear Cartridge Item # C5030 - Hayward ProLogic 8 Relays, 4 Valves, 2 Heater, Solar Item # PL-PS-8...

I'm still debating SWG or not. The hold back is possible corrosion. At the minimum distance our pool will be about 3' from the house and outdoor patio. Do we need to worry about any corrosion issues on the outside of the home or on or within the outdoor patio? Especially to the patio flood...

I've listed some extra cost items we didn't know may not be included in pool bids and would like to know if there are any more we need to be aware of... - repair landscape/sod/etc after pool build $? - new landscape to make area around pool look nice $? - sprinkler repair / reconfigure $? -...

Has anyone used Ultimate Pools and Spas in the Houston area recently to build a pool? If so, please share your experience. You can also send me a PM. Thank you.

We already met with two PBs and would like to meet with at least one more. Do you have any PB recommendations for us to call or PBs to steer clear of? For the two PBs, they were recommended by friends and so we just showed them the yard and told them what we would like. Not sure what else we...

Hi Everyone. I've been trying to read and learn as much as I can, since we've decided to build a pool. There is so much to learn and all of you have amazing pools! I wish our budget and yard were both bigger, but we will work with what we have. We are excited and are meeting with pool builders...