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So I've been battling this algae for a little while now and I need some help on what to do. I've tried fighting it with chlorine but as you can see with my levels and pictures, it's not doing much. I've determined that it's mustard algae from my research but I'd like to know what would be the...

Hi all, My Taylor K-1766 test is saying that I have more salt than the Intellichlor is saying that I have. Which one should I go by?

Hi all! Please take a look at this video and let know if you can think of a way that I can avoid it. When I turn on my spa and air blower, water is spewed outside and makes a big mess. Is there any way to avoid it? What I'm assuming is that the jets were placed a little too high when I built...

Good morning ladies and gentlemen, So I'm a complete newbie when it comes to pools. I have basic knowledge of how it works (pretty similar to my 180g reef tank). I'm building a new pool and would like some help figuring out how to get it to my liking. Here are the plans for the equipment pad...

Hi all, I’m building a new pool and have some questions regarding the intellicenter and controlling the numerous lights I’ll have in the pool. (2) Pentair 5G main pool lights (2) Pentair globrites in bubblers (1) Pentair globrite in spa I don’t necessarily want to control each light...

Not sure if this is the right area for this question; my apologies if it’s not. I’m building a new pool with a spa that spills over into the pool. What is the “usual” height difference between the spa and the spillover? Meaning, how much of a dip is enough for the water to spillover correctly?

Hi all, I have a question for all the plumbing experts. I'm building a pool now that has a spa with a blower attached to it. If I run the spa with the blower turned off, what would happen? A little background on why I'm asking. My pool has a spillover from the spa into the pool. When the...

I know it's a long shot, but it's worth the try. Miami Dade County has stopped doing inspections due to the Covid-19 but they're allowing other licensed plumbers to do inspections while the closure is in effect. Are there any South Florida plumbers that would be able to do an inspection for me?

Hi all, I need some help with choosing the pump for my new build. I'm torn between the 011018 and the 022055. The latter seems like overkill, but it's only about $80 more so I'm leaning that way. What's everyone thought on the two? Is upgrading to the 022055 worth it? Attached is the plan for...

Hi everyone, Has anyone done an owner/builder exam in Miami Dade? I got approvals for my initial plans but now I have to go in to do an "owners quiz" and was wondering what kind of information they're going to ask. Thanks!

Hi all! My wife and I have decided to finally get a pool done! I've researched a lot and decided to forego the pool builder and contract the pool out myself. I have numerous family members that own or have worked for construction companies and they gave me the last little push that I needed to...

Hi all, We have just closed on our HELOC and hope to begin our pool early next year! We're very excited about it but now the hard part begins. I'm in the process of figuring out if I want to hire a pool builder versus just hiring out subs for each part of the pool build. For those who have...

Hi everyone, Newbie here! I'm thinking about subbing my own pool in South Florida and I'm wondering if any on here have done it. I've done a lot of research and most of the online providers of plans/design don't seem to be registered in Florida. Anyway, was wondering if anyone had done it...