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I'm trying to come up with a reliable way to keep my family safe when swimming. Do you recommend any lightning detector or app/subscription that will give accurate information on storms in the area? Normally it's easy enough to say "there's a storm, don't go swimming" ... but in the middle of...

I've had the TF-100 for about 8 months, but my pool build just finished a month ago. The DPD Powder has some hard clumps and seems to give inconsistent results unless I scoop the real powdery bits. Should I replace it? Also, I'm curious why we need a separate cylinder just for the DPD-FAS...

They used CL Industries product, and I'm following the startup instructions to keep TA at 80, and pH at 7.2. I've been brushing everyday, but you can see in there pictures, only some aggregate is exposed. They told me brushing would expose it all ... But I'm getting worried now. I asked about...

TLDR: My builder cannot complete my pool at contracted price, and asking for 24% increase to offset higher material and labor (sub-contractor) prices. I signed a contract in September 2020 for a gunite pool in South GA/North FL area. About 30k gallons with 8 ft deep end and 7 ft spa. Cost...

We are installing 1x2 inch tile strip along the edge of steps and seats in our pool. I was picturing the tiles right up against the edge of the step but tile guys are telling me they must be set back at least 2 inches to accommodate some type of corner bead/bullnose piece that goes underneath...

We are set for gunite as the next step in our build, possibly this week, and this is my last chance to make a change. Our spa is raised up 18" from the pool deck, and is planned to have a 2' wide spillover into the pool. Spa is 7' inside, 9' outside, and everything is square -- see my profile...

I've enjoyed reading other build threads, and finally able to start my own. We broke ground last week, and digging/framing is now complete. The frames are above grade because we are raising it up so the finished deck is meeting the height of our porch/patio Fairly straightforward design, we...