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    New Pool - Plumbing Help

    Hi - We completed our pool build a little over a month ago. Our builder had a company come handle the start up and pool school. During pool school I asked the tech how I can turn the spillway on and off. He said, the way the pool is currently plumbed that's not an option, currently the system...
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    Feedback on design.

    Hello, Here is the pool design we've come up with. Can you provide any feedback on the design and/ or equipment listed? We are open to all suggestions. Thanks
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    Pool studio help

    I have a pool plan on paper and would love to see it in Pool Studio. Are there any members proficient in pool studio that would be willing to take my paper drawing in put it in to pool studio? Thanks
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    Pool builder recommendation - Charlotte, NC

    Looking for pool builder recommendations for an in-ground gunite pool. Located in Marvin, NC just south of Charlotte. If you used someone local and had a positive experience. Please post their name and contact info. Thanks
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    Charlotte, NC - Owner Builder

    Hello, My family and I relocated from CA where I built an owner builder pool, to North Carolina and purchased a home without a pool. It‘s time to build again! I would like to explore the owner builder route again. Is there anyone on the forum that has tackled an owner builder pool in the...
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    Streaks / light patches in plaster

    My pool has been complete and running since January. The pebble finish was very consistent throughout the entire pool. Lately I've noticed some lighter areas and some lighter streaks developing in the plaster. I test the water weekly and follow the advice and target numbers in pool school...
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    Pentair IC40 Red Flow Light

    Need some help with my IC40. It's brand new and the red flow light stays lit. What's the optimum RPMS I should have my pump set at to get the light to go green? I originally had the pump set to 1200 rpms, then bumped it up to 1300, now 1400. Red Flow Light stays on. How much flow does the IC40 need?
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    Help with my spa jets.

    Finally got in our new spa this evening and the Jets were really unimpressive. We have a 9' inground spa with a total of 10 jets. 6 of the Jets are connected to my Pentair VS pump, the other 4 are connected to a Pentair Whisperflow 2HP. The Jets connected to the Whisperflow feel stronger than...
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    Pebble Question . Pebble Tec, Stonescapes, River Rok, Generic Pebble.

    Owner builder getting nearing the end of my build. I've been getting estimates for pebble finish. Most of the bids I have received involve NPT stonescapes mini pebble, one or two have been pebble tec (sheen), today I spoke with a local company who get's their pebble from Mason Mart...
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    Pool plumber needed. So Cal

    Looking for a good plumber in the Inland Empire that can plumb my pool. Doing an owner builder pool, dig was complete yesterday and steel goes in Saturday. Need to find a plumber for next week. Any recommendations? Thanks
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    Owner / Builder Pool - Please Critique

    Hello, I am venturing down the road of an owner builder pool. I have a neighbor who successfully took this road earlier this year and has been a huge helps. A couple things I am uncertain about at this point: Not sure how to correctly calculate sqft, perimeter or volume of an irregular shape...
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    Soon to be pool owner intro.

    Hi Everyone, Just got registered to this site today after poking my head in the forum for the past couple of days. We (wife and 3 kids) just moved and our new home in Eastvale has a HUGE backyard, almost half acre! I absolutely want a pool and spa since temps here in the summer are typically...