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We are looking at putting in a SWG in our vinyl IG that is to be built next spring. The PB says SWGs are not a good idea with a vinyl liner. I've been interested in one though in that it sounds (haha!) like it is less "work" than a traditional chlorine pool? Pros/cons of SWG? Thanks!

Well we got our official bid from our PB today. Surprisingly, it wasn't as bad as I thought it would be. The one thing that I am curious about is this idea of walk-in pool steps. I had originally wanted to do plastic/acrylic/fiberglass pool steps, but the PB told me that I may want to check out...

Yesterday we had our local PB stop by and go over plans for building a vinyl IG. We are looking at a 16x38, 18x36, or 18x38. This whole time, I kept thinking I'd want a diving board with an 8ft deep end. I love swimming underwater and in deep water, so I know I want a deep pool. But the diving...

I have been following TFP for a little over three weeks now and have finally decided to post. I want to thank all of you because your formum is very informative. I am a complete newbie when it comes to pools so I may ask some very silly questions that most pool people would know. My husband...

Total newb question: I went into my local pool store today to ask a couple questions about doing a possible vinyl IG build. While I was in there, I saw Baquacil on the shelf. From what I can gather on here, it seems like it is a substitute for chlorine in a pool. What is this stuff? Pros...

Hello all! First off, I want to say I've been reading TFP for a few weeks now and I am amazed with everyone's knowledge! It really helped answer a lot of questions! My husband and I are looking at installing a new pool at our house. I love the water any way that I can get it, and have dreamed...