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We had to drain our pool so the pebble company could acid wash the surface again. The pool is filling now. Do I need to do anything special once the pool is full in regards to priming the pumps or bleeding air from the lines, heater or filter? Texted PB but haven't heard back so I thought I'd...

Tested Friday evening and the FAS/DPD test showed FC at 1.5 and that I needed to add 68 oz of 8.25% bleach to get to my target of 4.0. I only had 48 oz so I added that and intended to get to the store Saturday morning. Tested Saturday morning . Usually I skip the OTO test because I have a bit...

Pool was filled about 2 1/2 months ago. I've been managing the chemistry. CL - 4 CC - 0 (sometimes 0.5) PH - 7.5 (I let it rise to 7.8 then add acid to lower it to 7.5) CYA - 30 (I'll raise it when it gets spring time) TA - 80 (been 80 for a while. was a high of 100 right after PB balanced...

We just got control of our pool and I want to remove the ClearO3 unit completely. Not just turn it off. There is a black tube that connects into the pump that concerns me. Any ideas how to remove the tube and seal that port? Here is the ClearO3 in the background. Here is the connection to...

Our neighbor used a different PB than we did but we both complained about lack of communication and knowing when crews would be showing up to the house. And when we did get to talk it was a lot of hand waving and promises of tomorrow or soon. So my wife texted me this and I thought I'd...

Initial fill completed this morning. Decided to test pH, TA and CH to see what we're starting with. pH >= 8.2 CH = 75 TA = 330 Now, we have what we would consider hard water here north of Houston so I was kinda surprised to see the CH test turn blue after only 3 drops. I suppose this is a...

We have OK flagstone as coping and on our water wall. Pebble interior has not yet been applied so no water yet in the pool. Curious if I need to clean the flagstone and how before applying the sealer. Also does anyone have any experience with Texas Stone Sealers and their TSSPRO line of...

Not sure where to post this. Not really an issue, but I have some questions about updating threads. Didn't see these answered in the Pool Rules section. We're in the process of building a pool. Just signed the contract and are awaiting inspections and permits and such. We will undoubtedly...

This is a test.

Update 12.27.2015 Final Review posted at post #240 http://www.troublefreepool.com/threads/102325-New-Pool-Build-in-Spring-TX?p=955045#post955045 Update 11.07.2015 Initial fill complete. Waiting on startup. Update 08.10.2015 Pre dig questions posted at #19. We're still a couple of weeks away...

We're in the process of getting designs and bids. Pretty much have narrowed it down to 2 builders. Problem is we have a pinch point on either side of the house of right about 6 ft. One neighbor is selling so I doubt very seriously they would let us take down the fence and trample their yard...

Hey all. We're north of Houston in Spring and are in the process of talking to builders. I've lurked for a couple of weeks and decided to join. Looks like a great place. This will be our first pool so we are starting essentially at ground zero. Eh. We did have a vinyl liner pool growing...