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    Finally! New Mountain Pond in Pittsburgh Region

    We finally got started last Friday, July 23rd! And should be swimming by Saturday, July 7th! My wife took the camera on a trip so I only have the latest pics. When she gets back on Sunday, I can post the "before" photos to show the yard prior to removal of trees and grass. We had to have...
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    Pp09722 or Mike for short

    Well my wife and I are soon to be pool newbies! Having a pool is something I have wanted to do since I was a kid. I put it off for lots of reasons but last year, after buying my new house, I decided to do it. A conversation with DW and some additional savings later we have started the process...
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    PB says bigger than 1 1/2 inch pipes unnecessary

    I love this site! It has been a big help as we plan for our new pool. One question I have had is about pipe size. I have noticed a number of posts that recommend 2 or 2 1/2 inch pipes. My PB uses 1 1/2 inch pipes. When I asked about it he sailed that the fittings are standard at 1 1/2 inches...
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    Best kind of pool bottom

    My PB has talked up his cement pool bottom for my IG. Others have advertised vermiculite or sand. Is one better than another or is it simply personal preference?