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    Is this efflorescence? (Pics included) … and what to do about it

    New pool and chemistry is good with CSI of 0.05. I’ve read some threads on efflorescence and I think this looks like it to me, but wanted to ask here. It sounds like most recommend dilute MA? The PB plans to use a tile cleaner (GLB TLC), which does have HCl in it (but looks like at a low...
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    Pool guy added too much shock and now FC is 40ppm

    Hi! We have a new pool that is around 30,000 gallons. It was just filled in October and I’ve been letting the company that built it manage it thus far, thinking that was best as we were just starting out. Today, the pool guy was here and noted the chlorine feeder for tabs was empty and...
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    Sheer descent water feature build - support questions

    Hi all, We are in the final stages of an in-ground gunite pool build and the pool guys did plumbing for a water feature (three 2” pipes). But now that the builder is getting ready pour concrete for the walls, questions arise about how to support the stone top of the feature in the areas above...
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    Cutting foam base for Intex 15’ round metal frame with pavers under legs

    Hi all, I’ve been reading lots of posts in the forum and the info has been very helpful- thank you! It was here that I saw the idea to use XPS under our pool, and to put pavers under the legs. We have worked the last several weekends on digging/leveling the ground (which is a mix of clay and...