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    Finally finished in the Keys!

    After one year and 2 weeks our pool build is finally complete. It is a beautiful pool with a few problems and I wanted to get some advice before I pay the 10% remaining balance. Our contract said the pool would be finished in 6-8 weeks, (it took 54 weeks), pool depth was contracted to be 3 1/2...
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    I need sympathy!!!

    Hello all. I need sympathy because we are in week 18 of a "6-8 week" in-ground build. We've had some setbacks, like the pool isn't square, therefore the patio isn't straight, the steps are uneven and the sun shelf isn't level. The wrong lights and pump were installed, but we were very happy...
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    Step tile question

    We have bull nose tile on our steps and on a bench and sun shelf. The guy installing it says this tile won't get grouted because they'll just use the plaster finish to fill in between the tile. Is this common practice?
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    Wiring the pool lights

    Is it possible to wire the pool and spa lights after the pool is filled? This is myy PB's plan and he says it's common for water to be in the conduit. Doesn't sound right to me? Please help!
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    Equipment pad problem???

    Our equipment pad was poured today and I'm worried. None of the pads I've seen have been done like this photo shows. Are all these pipes supposed to be encased in cement like this? I'm confused! Any advice?
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    Rain water to fill pool?

    We are about a week away from filling up our newly constructed shotcrete pool. Is there any problem combining rain water with regular water from the hose when doing the initial fill? Would love to hear your opinions. thanks!
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    Under contruction in the Florida Keys.

    Hi all, first time poster here. I've been glued to TFP forums for the past few months and the site has been very helpful, so thank you. We are in the middle of a new IG, shotcrete pool build need help choosing a pool finish. My builder has not been able to show me any pools (possibly...