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Dear BBB method....because of you I can see every little speck of dirt on the bottom of the pool 6 feet down while standing 6'1'' tall. Because of you I expect my water to be crystal clear all the time and when you are not I can tell instantly.....because of you after Tropical Storm Debby...

Just had the SWG isntalled on Thursday, the pump is primed and has no bubbles in it , however at the returns I hear a slight gurgling/bubbling and see little bubbles coming out from return and little bubbles sort of stuck around the return eye. Is this the SWG as I have read, or can there be a...

My csi index is showing as 0.11 is this decent? Below are my numbers from when I just tested. Fc 4 Cc 0 Tc 0 Ph 7.5 T/A 100 Ch 210 Cya 70 Added bleach to get fc up to 7ppm, and going to add some (140 oz)calcium chloride to get ch to 300. These numbers ok?

I went to Walmart but could not find any HTH products, just Aquatech in their pool section....they were clueless when I asked. Did they change brands or names that anyone is aware, or are the products not in their pool section?

I bought Arm and Hammer All Natural Super Washing Soda.....is this the correct stuff that can be used to raise pH . Thanks

I just tested the water for the first time since the builder fired it up on Friday. They have been putting trichlor pucks in strainer since no swg for 30 days. Here are the numbers please help a newbie....I think I did it all correctly. The CYA was clear on two tests that I did, so I am...

Was hoping to get feedback on a filter / pump question. The builder just fired up the pool yesterday. I have a 53' Sta-rite Dura glas DE Filter. He put some DE and fired it up with my 1 hp sta-rite pump. The pressure read 18 psi right out of the gate, now from what I read it probably will...

So the builder installed a 1hp 2 speed Sta-rite super pump instead of the 1 1/2 hp that was in the plans and I wanted.. This obviously upset me when I caught it today. I called and they said well he installed it because he felt the 1hp was enough for your pool and it would save you money. So...

It was recommended that I test CH, PH, and TA for the fill water that I will be putting in tonight for my pool and post the results for any feedback on chemicals needed for startup. They are shooting the quartz aggregate plaster today. I used my TF-100 and it seemed to go well with very clear...

So I'm going to follow this site to a T, for my new pool. Pool school says no swimming during the break in period for starting up new plaster, question is how long is the "break in" period considered?

Can someone tell me where to find the chemicals for the pool. I know borax, bleach at walmart etc...where is the best places to get CYA or MA and the other stuff. Pool is opening next week and I want to be prepared. Thanks a lot !!

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Signed papers today....pulling permits then starting in a couple weeks...family and I are thrilled !! Pictures of progress to be posted as it begins.

Looking to do Pavers around the deck. I have read wait 60 days before you seal them. Any pro's or con's for actually sealing the pavers, or do most just leave them ? Thanks !!

Any good/bad on the marquis pool finish? I think it is a popular Florida product. Any feedback would be great...thanks.

Hey all, Very excited, family and I sign the papers this week. :lol: 15x30 free form Game depth 3-5-4 ft 1hp sta-rite dura glas 2 speed pump 2" lines 53' Sta-rite system 3 DE filter Pentair 125k BTU ultra temp heat pump Sunshelf, bubbler, swimout Pavers Looking forward to learning alot and...

Sorry to bring this topic up again, but I am REALLY torn between a cartridge or DE filter for my new pool. Part of me thinks the cartridge is the easier way, but the builders and alot of people say the DE is the way to go for clarity and filtering capabilities. Is the DE more likely to have...

Any advice on 2 speed pump vs. variable. Builder pushing to go with 2 speed. He says it is just as good and is less expensive to fix down the road. Any info or feedback is greatly appreciated.

Any pros/cons anyone has experienced with travertine. I am deciding whether to do that or pavers. I have heard some interesting stuff ref. travertine and staining, damage etc.

Just wanted to thank everyone for the great info on here. We are a couple weeks away from signing, and have learned alot while reading this board. I was able to get alot of great ideas for our in ground pool in Tampa we will have built. So far looks like we are doing salt water, krystal krete...