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  1. Vegasmom

    Found! Source for calcium buildup removal

    It's been a long time since I've posted anything here, but I did want to share a very positive experience I had with my pool builder. Some of you may recall we had a challenging build and were not always pleased with their handling of our project. In the course of the last 2 years, we have had...
  2. Vegasmom

    First problem, checking in

    Hi everyone, Been away for awhile..revisited last week and was going to take some photos to finally post in the sparkling pool thread, only...my pool isn't so sparkling right now :( My own fault, we went and hired a pool guy after ours was completed last summer. I did invest in a TFP test...
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    I've finally done it

    I haven't been around here much lately as I've needed support in another area...but I'm proud to say that I have officially kicked the habit. I quit smoking last Sunday after numerous failed attempts (I could never go more than 10 hrs. without giving up.) I also had a very sad event last...
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    In-floor strainer lid pops off/plumbing question

    Hi all, bear with me please because I'm an idiot when it comes to technical things like equipment :oops: I'm having a couple issues, one is with the floor cleaners. The lid to the basket for the cleaners pops off, it's happened 3 times. I don't know whether or not this last one has burned...
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    TC and FC still high

    I've been adjusting the Intellichlor the last week trying to get my chlorine right and I thought I was on the right track the other day. The FC dropped to 7.5 from 15 running it at 30% 8hrs. Now it's back up to 9 and the TC has always read 5 (maybe it's higher but the test only goes to 5) Salt...
  6. Vegasmom

    Completion photos

    It's been a very long year, but most of the project is done. Thanks to everyone for their support and for the kick in the pants to get me testing my water. It is much appreciated :-D I took these last night, they are not great quality so I apologize for that. If/when I get better shots...
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    First test results

    Kit came today. I probably should have waited until this evening but with these numbers, the results would likely be negligible. Probably explains our skin trouble, eh? Water is clear, tastes a little salty, and I have a good deal of calcium buildup on the tile already. Water temp: 88F SW...
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    Vegasmom's Pool Build

    Hi all, I'm new here but wanted to share what we have so far on our pool construction. We started at the end of June. Excavation, plumbing, steel, electrical, and gunite all went smoothly. We are going to be delayed for another month, however..due to a change in tile selection. That's what...
  9. Vegasmom

    Hi everyone

    I've been lurking here for a few weeks and figured it time to say hello. My husband and I live in Las Vegas with our 3 daughters, a golden retriever, chinese waterdragon and 2 hamsters. We've been in our house almost 2 yrs with no pool, but are about 2 months into a build. I've spent a...