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    When running pool heater-

    Hi! When running your pool heater is it better to run your pool pump on a faster speed or lower speed?
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    Oasis Pool Heater error

    Hi friends! I have an Oasis Pool Hester- made by medallion. Anyway it’s giving me error code dO (defrost sensor open) anyone know how I fix that? Thanks!
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    Alkalinity Test ?

    On the alkalinity Test is it how many drops until the water stays red from green or just until you see red?? Around 10 drops I see it like turn a light red but goes back to green and then around 14 drops it will actually stay red. I’m sure it’s the latter but just want to make sure!
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    New Plaster last week, current levels

    15,454 gallon pool, new plaster 7/6/18 FC: 1.0ppm TC: 1.0 pp CC: 0 pH: 7.8 TA: 150 CA: 200 CYA: 40
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    Plaster day was today! Need Chlorine advice

    yay! ok so I have my TF Test Kit. My pool builder left a brush and some tablets. He said as soon as there is a few feet of water in the pool to add the tablets to the ball and let it float and then when the pool is full take a sample to pinch a penny. So here are my thoughts. I thought you...
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    Random Q about plaster :)

    How long does it typically take to plaster a pool... say 16x32. And what happens if it starts raining while the pool is being filled? Will it stain the new plaster? These Florida afternoon thunder storms are a pain!
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    Pool Math/New Start up ?

    OK! SO there is a good possibility my pool is getting plastered and filled. I am not sure what start up the PB will be doing as far as acid, traditional ext. I have read all of the pool school, ordered my TFP test kit and downloaded the pool math app. My question is: on the app when it ask about...
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    Pool Speaker Recommendations :)

    What is everyone’s favorite outdoor speakers? My husband is looking for Bluetooth that can be mounted... is there a such thing? TIA
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    For those of you with Screen Enclosures...

    Quick question for my friends out there with Pool Screen Enclosures... can Kool Deck/Concrete sealer be applied to the new concrete pool deck after the enclosure has been put up? My PB says yes (however I no longer believe anything he says). We are on a time crunch to get the enclosure done from...
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    Looking for advice.

    Hi! As most of you know I have had a horrible go at our Pool Building experience. Our PB and the sub contractors have completely taken the fun and excitement out of the whole process. Anyway, cut to the part about advice. When the subcontractors finished our gunite shoot a week ago they never...
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    KOOL DECK or PAVERS?!

    Help. My husband and I are back and forth on Pavers or Kool Deck. I love the way pavers look, but not so much how they feel. My neighbors have had a few pools in their lifetime and suggested kool deck all the way because the pavers here in Florida get so hot in the summer. I feel like Kool Deck...
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    Fusion Mosaic Accent Tile

    Anyone have these in the pool? Trying to justify the cost... they are beautiful tho!
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    Construction finally started in Jacksonville FL!

    After what seems like forever they have started construction on our pool today. Nothing too climatic they just did the " pre grade" and said they would be back in 2-3 days lol. Not sure what is next.... I guess digging? Or wood layout I suppose. We are putting in a 16x32 gunite pool with...
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    General Time Line Question- am I being impatient?

    Hi! So we started the pool building process the beginning of January. Met with a PB and signed/ gave them $1,000 to lock in the sale price until our Re Fi closed. They told us with that $1,000 they would start pulling permits so when we paid the full 10% deposit on Feb. 9th we could get started...
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    Shotcrete/gunite

    Does the shotcrete or Gunite have to sit for a certain period of time before the plaster is done? :lol:
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    Sun Shelf chairs??

    Ya'll... I want a ledge lounger chair SO bad, but I cannot bring myself to pay $700 for one. Anyone have a good alternative? My sun shelf will be about 6-8 inches of water.:drown:
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    LOVE this Wet Edge Montego, anyone else have this?

    What do ya'll think? Too dark? I love the teal look.
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    Long shot but... Does anyone have brand florida gem as a pool finish??

    HI. I live in Jacksonville, FL. PB gave us Florida Gem (I guess it's by the company Florida Stucco) as our pool finish option. Looking for others that have used it and real life pictures of the colors. Google is coming up short. Thanks!! :D
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    Help me decide on a pool finish color :)

    Hi! New here! I am having the hardest time figuring out what brand and color pool finish to go with! Please post photos of your pool with info! The more pics the better lol. In sunlight, in shade ect. Thank you so much!