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Hello.... the perfect storm has occurred and I am now realizing I am starting to have a black algae problem in my pool. I started seeing some black colored build up on some tile grout lines and finally took one chunk off and smeared it onto a towel, which turned green. I noticed a couple of...

Hello! We have had the Dolphin Triton PS since our pool was first completed, in late 2019. Well, it started acting funny (would not go for more than a few seconds) and we brought it in for diagnosis after we checked all of the obvious things. They told us the control board (I think it was called...

We have 3 pool lights. They are Hayward PAL-2T2, LAU-2 bulb? I apologize, I am not sure of what that means but is what is on the booklet I saved from the build. All three had bad blue bulbs within 5-8 or so months, which the PB came and replaced. Now, 2 of the lights are going out again and are...

Hello! We've been noticing some plaster Issues and over time, they've gotten worse. Our pool was built and plastered just over a year ago by a reputable builder that's been around a long time. We had issues during the build also, and they admitted back in February that they messed up because...

Hello, The PB just did an acid wash on our pool under warranty. They didn't really tell us much about anything we may need to do after doing this. (If there is anything) Since the acid wash exposes fresh plaster, I'm wondering if we're supposed to be brushing it like we did when the pool was...

Hello, We are looking to have a cover made for our pool for the fall/winter time. It needs to be flush wish the deck as to not allow leaves to blow under in windy times. So, we are thinking a "safety" type cover that anchors onto the deck. Currently we're just using a net cover that is...

We're just beyond the tile/coping stage and we still have decking, electrical and plaster to do. One of the subs was here today doing something and asked me about the return jet pipes being cut off already (so they're open/not capped any more). This sub's company is the one that does the pool...

I just checked out the coping now that it is done... and I noticed that the crew that did it has CUT the ground or bonding wire in MANY places around the entire pool (I lost count!!) and therefore there is now no continuity. I honestly don't know if it's a grounding or bonding wire.. so I feel...

Hello, I noticed some separating from the original form, and topside cracking? On our new gunite. I can see the little dots formed into the gunite, which are from the original backing that has somehow separated and/or gunite has caved in? Our PM said it was normal. But I don't like how it looks...

I came across this idea on here while searching for ideas or alternatives to holders placed in the decking (which my PB for some reason, advised against). I am posting a new thread vs. a reply on the old one because of the warning that this one below, was old and may not be seen...

We saw examples of someone who had umbrella holes around the pool in their decking, so I asked our project manager about it. He recommended against it, but I am not sure if it was just an opinion vs. a practical advisory.. aside from him saying that ultimately people forget about the umbrellas...

Hello, our pool is being build and we have a sun shelf/sun ledge with an umbrella hole. I was looking at some umbrellas and I am not sure what is the right kind to get. I am finding some that are coated aluminum poles. Is that what I want? I know no wood. But what materials should I look for...

Hello, We JUST had our gunite pool shot today. I am aware we are supposed to water it, and our PB says twice a day for 7 days. I of course see conflicting info; some say 14 days. Our project manager said to start watering it Wednesday, which will be about 1.5 days after it was shot if we do it...

Hello, We are getting a new pool installed; 16'-18' x 35 ft, 6 ft deep gunite. We have never owned a pool before, so we only know what we find online or what people tell us. A pressure vacuum was recommended by one PB, but then it was shot down by many, many others. So we are not going that...

Loaded question......... S.O.S. send help! :p We are in the process of gathering quotes and information for a new pool project. I did post yesterday about that, to gather your insight and ensure we don't miss anything on the quotes or considerations for the install. Thanks to all who have...

Hello! We are in the process of meeting with builders, getting quotes and deciding what we want to do. To say we are overwhelmed is an understatement... :oops: I am seeking advice/input to make sure we cover all of our bases and don't miss anything. We've quoted gunite and vinyl. There has...