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    Upgraded gas meter to 2.5lb and have regulator question

    I just upgraded my gas regulator from a 4oz to a 2lb. Do I need to put a regulator on the pool/spa heater? Also I have 4 fire bowls, does that line need a regulator as well since they increased the gas
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    Question about Filling pool

    Water is coming out of the returns (in mainpool) when I have a hose in the hot tub
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    Glacier Pool cooler

    I live in Houston and I can’t stand a hot pool. I have been looking into a Glacier pool cooler and was wondering if anyone had reviews. Is it worth it, is it LOUD, is it huge (I need the 30k gallon one), and can I set it up with Pentair automation ? Wife is giving me a tough time with this one
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    Ground around pool is above the boards after dig

    The ground around the pool is above the boards in some places after dig. Builder said they will level it later.is that normal. We r supposed to Gunite this week.
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    Pebble Sheen question

    Trying to decide between Blue Surf and Prism Blue Pebble Sheen. Not a lot of shade and only 7ft deep in the deep end. Also, are the shells worth adding?
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    Houston Build

    Getting bids on build and this is what we want to go with besides some minor changes. Wife doesn’t want sport pool so we will probably go 3.5 to a 7 ft deep end (thoughts on 7 vs 8)? Also want to make it a little wider. Thoughts on equipment? I’ll take all the help I can get Dimensions Are...
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    Looking to start an OB in Houston Help Appreciated

    About to jump into a OB in Houston. I purchased the software and designed my pool , but am unsure about where to exactly place some items or even how many I might need. The total length of pool is 49ft and the bigger diameter is 26ft with the other at 23ft. it is going to be a sport pool...
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    Few questions before doing OB

    1) Do you need to do a soil analysis? 2). Do u need a surveyor to resurvey or can I use the one from the build of the house? 3) Does the excavation company do the pool layout with the boards or is that my responsibility? Thanks for all the help.
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    OB vs Builder

    Wanting to OB a pool in in Houston. Never done it before but was wondering if there is a lot of savings by self GC vs hiring a pool builder? Heard markup was around 30%, does that sound right?