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Hi all, This forum has been most helpful during construction and we have 2 issues with our year old pool. First the LED lights (which were sold hard by the contractor) are not in sync. We have been told by Jandy turn off and turn back on - no help whatsoever. Second, our tanning ledge bubblers...

Hi all, First season with the pool and wondered if others have purchased a floatation rescue device? RedCross sells a LIFE patrol Rescue Tube (35") long for $85. I guess the old ring type design has been improved to a tube. Of course, swim lessons are a given, but want to make sure it is the...

Hi all! So, we are 4 months in being pool/spa owners and LOVE LOVE it! We have some icky poo things floating on the top of the water - not sure what. The water itself is clear. We bought and use the TFP water testing method. Pool contractor had a pool service company maintain for the first...

Perhaps silly to ask on this thread, but to buy 8-10 towels is a bit of an investment ( ok, not an investment, but $$)! Anyone have experience with Turkish towels (WetCat) - they are thin, but supposedly dry fast and absorbent. Brand recommendations - searching on Amazon is a bit overwhelming...

Hi all, How often do you run your Polaris? Daily, weekly or as needed? Many thanks!!

Hi all, So we are now swimming! Yay!! The PB provides pool start up and care for the first month. We've been reading and learning a lot on TFP, but if someone could tell me what we need to buy on here for continued maintenance, that would be great! Many thanks!!

Hi all, Gosh, this forum is a wonderful tool for pool owners! Thank you all so much!! So, our pool was finished filling up 3 days ago. The pumps haven't been turned on yet by pool company. How long is too long to wait? Seems like it will get yucky. Thanks!!

Just finished filling yesterday and had to jump in no matter the temp! So much fun! Here are a few pictures. Still need to stain the fence and add landscaping.

Hi all, Looks like we are maybe a week to two away from our pool being completed and swimming! Its been a long wait like everyone else and we would love to swim just a little before it gets too cold. We have a 32x18pool and a 7x9 spa. If anyone from the Atlanta area could chime in on how much...

Hi all, We are about half way done with the pool construction and have decided we need an enclosure over our existing patio. The pool will have 750sq ft of new decking, but we have an existing slate patio that is now all sun after we had trees removed. So, we are considering a pergola with a...

Hi all, Supposed to get shotcrete (finally) on Tuesday, but there is still some pretty muddy spots in the deep end. We've used the sump pump, but some water remains. Is that okay for them to shotcrete if it doesn't dry up by Tuesday AM? Many thanks!

Hi all, Dig day was last week and the spa is dug to a depth of 4' with an expected water depth of 36". I've been at a hotel spa recently that had a 4' depth (per label, guess the water depth was 42" and that depth seemed quite right. Would love to hear from spa owners regarding this issue...

Hi all, I've seen pictures posted here and a video on youtube of Stonescapes Aqua White. I would love to know what the color equivalent is in Pebble Sheen. Looking for a true blue, no green. Many thanks!

Hi all, So, yea!! - dig day is Friday!!! So excited! Our raised spa will have a 3' spillway and I've seen a lot of pictures where a formed piece is used to move the water out further from the edge of the spa. It looks like some preformed (not sure what material) thing which I don't think is...

Hi all, I found this stunning picture of a pool on Pinterest that makes me consider marble for the steps also. We are already using Bluestone Marble for the pool decking and have been told it is not slippery (at least no more so than travertine). We had been pretty set on Pebbletec Aqua Blue...

HI all, So, we really love the look of a product the supplier is calling Bluestone travertine marble. Supposed to be from Turkey(for whatever that is worth knowing). It is has an incredible feel and no pits - literally none. It has gorgeous color and some movement with white veining. We've...

Hi all, We are so excited that we are soon to dig on our new 16 x 32 pool! We plan on a pool depth from 3 1/2 ft to 7 ft. We will also have a raised spa with spillover 7 x 9 on the middle side of the length of the pool(outside of the pool). I would love to see the steps directly across from...

Hi all, Our PB recommended a 3' spillover and we really like that idea from a water "noise" and aesthetic standpoint. Our design is a 16 x 32 with a 7 x 9 spa on the far side of the length. We were wondering if the spillover works when the spa is in use or what if the spa is not in use but we...

Hi all, Still trying to make a few decisions and one is about water features. We've had quotes for sheer descent waterfalls (2), deck jets and bubblers. Aside from cost factor, which is the loudest? We live near a road, so that is driving force on decision. One PB told us that sheer descents...

Getting so close to having a pool - yea! Do homeowners ask the PB for a lien waiver for the larger subcontractors?

Hi all, We've received several quotes and thought we had chosen our perfect contractor. However, we have a structural engineer in the family who was reviewing the quote and had some concerns about the pool wall construction - 16x32 pool with 3 1/2 to 7 ft depth. The quote calls for #3 rebar on...