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Thanks REDBLUE, its so reassuring to see you post this. I finally figured out that the cycle my pool builder put the pool on was not sufficient to properly chlorinate my pool. Prior to reading your post I changed the schedule to run 1600 RPMs from 8:00AM-2:00PM each morning and 1600 RPMs from...

Yes, it is burning up! The pool is already quite warm. A pool temperature gauge is on my shopping list!

Howdy, I have been busy working to get may yard put back together and landscaped after the pool was completed. Here are some updated pics with the landscaping. I had the flower bed put in behind the pool, the irrigation system repaired/rerouted and the sod redone. We put in a few palms. I am...

My vote is for Blue Granite for your pool as well. We went Blue Surf and absolutely love it. However, we have a turquoise water line tile. I had a hard time finding photos/seeing pools with Blue Surf as well. Here is a pic of my pool with the Blue Surf in the sun. We thought about adding...

Thank you Suz! We don't have a spa...just a simple pool. We are certainly enjoying it. My daughters had friends over to celebrate the last day of school this weekend. It was tons of fun, even in the rain. The pool was way too cold for me. Teenagers are different though.

Hello Kim, These are the supplies I was provided. I'd love to learn how much I'd save. - - - Updated - - - Hello, I am looking at both test kits the TF100 and the Taylor K2006. Any clear reason why one is better that the other?

Looking forward to seeing more pics! Your HOA has to approve your palms? I just ordered mine. Didn't think I had to get approval for trees?!! Oh well! I looked at your avatar, but I can't get it to zoom in on my computer. The tiny pic looks great! I love the blue surf when the sun is shining!

Hello Mark! We absolutely love our pool. Thanks for asking. The only challenge has been the rain. We've been fortunate to get in a few times and we able to have friends over on Memorial Day. I was just pool school'd yesterday. Basically my guidance is to keep the skimmers and pump filter...

This looks amazing! Congratulations!

Thank you Mark! We are loving it so much! Couldn't be happier! Of course there are a couple things l'd do differently. This process went so fast, I didn't have time to think through some changes. From dig day to first swim was 3 weeks 2 days. I wish I'd added the bubblers on the sun shelf and...

Thank you for this insight and advice. I have saved it for immediate reference as I get started. I also found my test kit along with my start up supplies. It's a Pentair test kit. Any opinions on this? - - - Updated - - - My girls got in the pool yesterday! Still way too cold for me...

You are right...I had read that info and surprised that his approach was so different! Thank you for the assurance, I figure, I'll go ahead and do things his way until I figure it out myself. I am still waiting for him to tell me which test kit I'll receive. I get pool school'd next week; I...

Water fill is complete! So the pool started out like this: My PB showed up and got it to look like this Here are my systems Wow, the 2hp pump is way louder than the VS pump. Makes me wonder if I shouldn't have selected a quieter water feature pump. It does seem to provide great power...

Your waterfall is really taking shape. The tile and ledge on your spa are so elegant! My PB said that once they run the waterfall they'll probably need to add smaller rocks to even out the water flow. I just started calling for bids on irrigation. I am dreading it! My yard has 12 zones...I know...

Clean up done! Filling up with a little help from mother nature! - - - Updated - - - Also, I noticed that my drain covers pop up a bit above the surface of the pool. Is that normal? I thought they'd be more flush. I'll ask my PB. - - - Updated - - - Today marks 3 weeks since we broke...

Congrats on scheduling your dig! This design is very nice. If it were me, I'd extend that sun shelf by moving those steps.

Wow! That's a big pool! What a beautifully designed set up. I like how the decking wraps so nicely around the orientation of your existing patio. I'd love to have a cabana bath! That is going to be so handy. Can't wait to see the pics of this come to life!

Thank you! Looking forward to seeing it with water! - - - Updated - - - Thank you all! I am very excited. Kim, Good idea about the Blue Smurf! I need to find one to be a mascot for the pool! Also, thank you so much for the links to all of these great resources! I've been making my way...

Very cool! Glad to see you started a thread on your build! I can't wait to see more photos! :splash:

Aw Man! Just seeing this. Wish I would have thought of that! - - - Updated - - - Love these emojis! :whoot: All done! Next step is to come back, clean up and start to fill the pool! This afternoon or tomorrow! Here's some more photos

Cool! I'll go check it out! - - - Updated - - - Modern Method Guys arrived at 6:30 this morning! Boy its kind of loud. My neighbors are gonna kill me! At least its not a Saturday.

Looking forward to seeing the photos! The material selections in the pics earlier in the thread are gorgeous!

Wow! This is nicer than some resorts I've visited. Just seeing this build thread for the first time. I wish I would have added rock accents around the pool instead of concentrating all the rocks together for the water fall. I love the landscaping, especially the varigated ginger. Good...

Thanks Mark! I have been so impressed at the pace the PB has been able to move this project along. It hasn't even been 3 weeks since breaking ground. Looking forward to posting photos of the finished product! Let's hope the rain lets up enough to get the plaster put in tomorrow! Mark, do you...

I know! I was so hoping. Mother Nature had the guys from Modern Method on hold today. I was told by my PB that I am first on their list as soon as the weather clears! Hoping that is tomorrow! This may sound like an ignorant question, but do you think all of the pending rain will be an issue...

hmm...didn't think that that could work in my favor! Forecast isn't looking good tomorrow. Maybe they'll end up postponing the plaster....I'd be happy if we can start filling it up by the weekend. Next I need to work on getting bids to fix my irrigation system. Not looking forward to that.

Your waterfall is off to a great start! Looking forward to seeing the finished product!

Good luck! I'll be sure to take some photos in the sun and post them here. Hope the weather isn't as bad as predicted and you are able to make progress! - - - Updated - - - Good point! I never thought there might be an issue with them bringing in the wrong color. I am home all day..so I'll...

Thank you, I'm so excited! - - - Updated - - - Thanks Kim, its pretty simple, a free form waterfall pool...but its all we need we are so happy! Hubby is perhaps the most excited! - - - Updated - - - Clean up and Pebble Sheen is scheduled for MONDAY!!!:D:cool::D

Pea Gravel Decking Flagstone Accents I'm told the dusty film on the decking will be cleaned off when they come and do the acid wash.