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I'm finding these for less than $100. Up to 20k gallon they are for above ground pools, hook up to return. I have an above-ground in-the-ground doughboy, so I be able to make it work. Tried googling for reviews and info, not much out there for long term ownership. Looks like bare bones, no...

Howdy folks I've been enjoying the 10k gallon chlorine for the last several years. This year it seemed like I had a harder time keeping the water up and I swear I used a lot more chlorine. Probably just me and my slammed summer schedule. I've decided I want to go Saltwater this winter. I'm a...

Just thought I'd share my recent experience. I've been using a 3/4 hp pump for the last 2 seasons. My original filter was a hayward 74 sqft cartidge. It was a cheap garage sale find. This year after start up I just couldn't get my head pressure down, it runs 20 psi after cleaning. I picked up a...

Here are some pictures of my deck rebuild. I removed a 20+ year old deck and started over from scratch. Wish I'd taken a few more pictures. I started the fireplace before demoing the old deck. This was easiest for me to know it was in the right spot. Original deck was 16x16, I went with 16x18 to...

This winter I want to refinish my 20+ yr old wood deck. Its 16x16'. My plan is to demo the top, repair and reuse as much of the original underpinning, and then screen it. I plan to avoid building a real roof and using overlapping shade canopies. 1 extra option is an outdoor hearth wood burning...

Its spa season once again. Closed my pool about a month ago and now plan on spending my nights over the next 5 months in the spa. I'm very active and my work is very physical, I've got a lot of aches and pains...imagine the begining of North Dallas Forty :P Soaking in Magnesium Sulfate, epsom...

I'm reinstalling my used doughboy, I got the walls up today, reinstalled my top rails double checking the fit. I have a 2 new hydrotools wide mouth skimmers on order so I'll need to re shape or cut a new openings. The current factory hole is about 3" below the top rail. Is there any reason I...

I'm installing a used 16x24 doughboy with 48" walls. I've ordered this liner http://www.familypoolfun.com/shop?categ ... x48-52-25g Its an overlap for 48-52" walls. I'm recessed about 36" where I've hit some bedrock, so no deep end. But I'm considering digging/ jackhammering the extra 4"...

Jumping in head first! Digging for a 16x24. 1st 2' was top soil then clay, then road base.

Thanks in advance, my main purpose is to double check ideas with experienced folks and make sure I don't make too many mistakes my first time around. I will be the pool builder, labor, plumber and electrician. This is a long post, figure I'll give you all the details and info I can. We live in...