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    HELP! Building Pool next to Pecan Tree - Paramount PCC 2000

    A friend is building a pool next to a pecan tree and one builder has told him the "self cleaning" Paramount PCC 2000 can handle the pecans in the pool. Another builder told him that he didn't think it would be able to handle it. This is obviously a big upgrade and he was curious if anyone had...
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    Been Running DE filter with low DE in it....sigh

    My goodness, so far I stink at this! I hope saving a couple of hundred dollars to do this myself doesn't cost me in the long run! Question first: After running the filter for 2 hours with no DE, then for 18 hours (not straight, over 2 days) with 7.5 qts instead of 10 qts, do I just add the...
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    Newbie Runs DE filter with No DE.......

    Cleaned my Jandy DE filter grid last night for the first time, the instructional video I watched didn't show adding DE after I was done. I should have known since you do it after you backwash, but as a newbie I forgot. I unfortunately ran the filter for about 2 hours last night without DE. I...
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    air bubbles

    First summer with a pool, can't wait. Couple of quick questions..... 1) I have a Stealth Pump 2 hp 2 speed and I tried the low speed out for the first time yesterday. I noticed that when it was in low speed air bubbles would shoot out into the pool out of one jet. When I switched it back to...
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    FREEZE PROTECT Question

    Brand new pool, so brand new pool owner. In-ground pool with built in spa in Dallas Texas, SWG but salt hasn't been installed yet. About 16k gallons with pebble sheen. OK, when I look on the Jandy PDA on the Freeze Protect there is a list with several equiptment listed. Filter, Spa, Air...
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    HELP -Want to Add Step to SPA - Gunite already shot

    So our spa is on the same level as our pool. We were not wise enough to think of adding a step and the pool builder didn't bring it up either. Me and wife can get in out, kids will prolly care less, but it will be difficult for grandparents and even us in a few years. They shot the gunite on...
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    Gunite Question

    Gunite was shot 10/15. PB said to water once day for a week. I haven't noticed any cracks, but I did notice the below. Is this a problem or just something they take care of during plaster? Thanks for any and all advice!
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    New Build and Upgrades - Dallas, TX

    Will try to keep it short. Have been lurking for a long time and posting on another site. This one seems to have more action.....so here it goes! Original Estimate: Dallas, Texas Pool/Spa Surface Sq ft: 450 Perimeter: 90 Pool Size: 30' x 15' (straight line) Depth: 3.5'-5'-4' (sport)...