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    DIY 18x36 Vinyl Liner

    O.K. It is time I posted some pics. We started on 07/05 and had water in it on 07/12. On 07/15 we poured the patio. I paid a grade school buddy to finish the concrete and pool krete. Other wise some good buddies and i did the rest. These pics are the first day.
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    Step Jets

    Hello, I just had my kit (18x36 in ground vinyl) delivered yesterday. I got a 8' thermoplastic step from quaker plastics. It seems like a very sturdy step. I am wanting to put two step returns on each side of the step, but the step does not have the recessed circles in the step. It has a...
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    New pool and Water Questions

    Hello, I will be starting my build(18x36 inground vinyl 17,300 gal) next month. I have tested(TF-100) my fill water and here are the results. FC-1ppm, CC-1ppm, T/A-90, CYA-0 and PH is high over 8.2. My question is what to add and how much at what times when filling. I have already purchased...
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    Plumbing Layout

    O.K., I found a kit I am going to buy.18x36 sport bottom inground vinyl liner. I am planing on starting in early July. My buddy who is doing the excavation work is a farmer.(I have to give him time to plant and what not.)The two ends of the pool are at the north/south and (long)sides are...
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    Price Quote For verm. Floor/and pool kit from local builder

    I am in the process of getting my pennies in order. I was given a quote by a builder who stated he would put in my vermiculite floor for $1200. (18x36, 3.5' to 5' deep) This is with me mixing and caring the verm. to the pool and him troweling it. it is labor only no materials included. Is...
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    Been a member for awhile, but just introducing myself

    Been reading/learning for awhile now. I have finally decided on a inground vinyl 18x36 now. I was up in the air between this pool and a fiberglass(viking) for a few months. I have contacted two local pool builders for a bid on a DIY kit. One builder installs Kafko and the other one uses...