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Makes one want to go to the pool store and test their display pool. Thanks for the replies

I am hoping to start up the SWCG this weekend as I will finally have the electrical ready. Before adding salt to the pool yesterday I tested the water for salt using the Taylor K-1766 kit. Very simple test (10mL of water, one drop of R-0630, add one drop at a time R-0718 until milky brick...

- - - Updated - - - Pretty skies and clear water - - - Updated - - - Also started on this little deck to use to get in and out of the pool. Too hot to build a big deck now so this will have to do until it gets cooler and I decide on a more permanent solution for a big area for people to...

I can't figure out how to upload more pictures. Will update again when I figure out how.

Been busy working on the pool. Here are a few image updates. - - - Updated - - - Water started. Well water was dirty so I switched to community water after this image. - - - Updated - - - Filling over the span of a few days... kinda greenish...

Mats didn’t work out because of the slope in the deep spot. Having sand delivered today to make the base inside the pool.

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The sprinkler was for a little bit of both. Made the packing easier too. I have the top rails on right now because there was quite a bit of wind yesterday and I didn't want it to blow away. I found this page about expandable liners, but they filled the liner and dropped it as it filled...

- - - Updated - - - Tried to upload the other pictures, but couldn't get them to load. I have the walls up and hope to install the liner this evening. Having trouble finding information on how to install the overlap expandable liner. Seems there aren't many DIY above grounds with deep ends...

Great! I really appreciate the explanations and you taking the time to post them for me. It helps a lot. Hopefully I will have more progress pictures this weekend. I still need to figure out the depth and slopes of the deep spot. That's where I'm stuck right now. I'm having trouble...

It is a overlap liner. My soil is sand with no rocks or debris. The local supplier of dirt, etc wouldn't bring me anything different than I already have. I have a really smooth sand base right now. It's just level with the pavers. Was hoping to not have to go back in once the pool wall is...

I got the interlocking mats from Harbor Freight. Will be more work, but I read too many posts about voids in between the straight edge mats to feel comfortable doing that. Also bought some wider and taller foam cove that what I intially purchased to hopefully avoid the liner problem where it...

I have the ground level with the paver blocks. Still wondering if I needed it to be 3" and found where thepoolfactory recommends a 3-4″ sand base (wall to wall), the liner pad on top of the sand, and the foam cove on top of the pad around the perimeter. If that's the case, I'm about to have to...

Hahaha! It’s going to be a multiple day install. Doing it myself with help from friends hopefully.

Friend that helped with the dirt posing in the “pool”

Thanks Tom!!! Where did you get the Black felt? Starting dirt work today!

Dirt guy should be here in the next few days. Got a few questions. Im doing a deep spot in the pool. The natural soil in my yard is sand. I’m considering putting a foam floor under the liner. Do I need more sand brought in? Also I bought wall foam but not sure if I need it or not...

Thanks Tom. Pool arrived today!

Thanks for the info. Hopefully will have some pictures to post in a week or so. Any help or “hey you’re doing that wrong” advise is greatly appreciated.

First time pool owner from Texas. Want to first thank all of you for this forum. I’ve been reading for weeks and wouldn’t feel confident to do this myself without the forum. This pool build will be almost all DIY except for the initial dirt work. Bought a 30’x54” Saltwater LX from the Pool...