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Moved from here Timely topic. I've been on the fence about switching from liquid chlorine to a SWG. I currently have a 15 gallon holding tank with a Stenner pump that is plumbed into a cap where the in-line chlorinator used to reside (never used and didn't want, but the pool builder put one...

I’ve had a Stenner chlorine pump for 2+ years with no issues. I replaced all of the lines, injectors, and the feed tube this past Spring. Starting last month, I noticed my FC levels were really low even though everything was running status quo. I’d manually dose to bring up my FC levels and...

I’m trying to figure out if or how my CH levels dropped 100ppm in 2 days. Since May 1st, I’ve been 450, 450, 450, and most recently 475 on May 29th. Im in the process of checking chemistry now and, after 3 tests from 3 different locations in the pool, I’m consistently 375ppm. Same reagents...

The raised wall on our pool has the basic BMX200 ceramic tile. Now that it's warming up and I'm spending more time in the pool, I've noticed that the tile crew did a so-so job cleaning it after installation. It has a light haze in areas and thicker smears of grout in a few spots. I've thought...

I know I'm preaching to the choir, but it is still amazing how quickly you see results. Our pool was completed a few weeks ago and was a green lake due to our tap water. Once the builder was able to introduce chlorine, it turned blue, but was still kinda cloudy. Their "pool school" started...

After a year and a half of debating, planning, and spending money on other more critical projects, we're finally rolling on a new pool build. We talked to four builders from College Station to Houston and landed on one that we really like. Freeform Gunite 89 LF 3'6"-6'0" with raised tanning...

Howdy! I joined last year to start gathering info and am finally to the point of getting serious on a new build. I've talked to two different builders so far and would like to talk to one more before signing anything. One is definitely out, but the other has been helpful so far. We have a...

I'm in the quote stage of having a new pool installed and have concerns regarding our soil type. I'm in a small sliver of SE Texas that has clay soil. It swells in the wet season and cracks in the Summer. I've seen cracks that are 2" wide and over a foot deep in my yard and I've been in the...

I'm in the beginning stages of my first pool build (soliciting designs/quotes) and came here to start researching. I've heard about TPF for years from other message boards and wanted to check it out. What I'm thinking: 80-90 linear foot free form pool design 3.5' down to 5' deep Plaster finish...