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Our pool water (small in ground) is about 90-92 degrees in the heat of the day. We're in Texas and it's not even the hot part of the year yet. Only about 3-4 hrs direct sunlight per day. I THINK i wanted to put a fountain / sprayer on one of the returns BUT the return is 1.5 inch slip joint...

I'm finishing up my pool build (DIY) and need to finish the decking. Because of availability i'm looking at Encore Cool deck coating. Will be going over lightly brushed concrete that's about 6 months old. Who has actual experience with this ? Does is actually help cool the decking ? How is the...

Our concrete decking / coping around the pool is about 6 months old. We want to apply some type of “cooling” decking, paint, overlay, etc. Looking for suggestions. Having trouble finding consistent reviews on anything and wanting to make sure that I’m not overlooking some particular product...

Have a 10x16 ish tiled pool. Steps on one side and a bench on the other. Need suggestions on a pool robot. Stand alone power (plug in electric) not hooked up to blower or suction.

Getting closer to the “next steps” ,,, whatever that may be. I have too many thoughts and ideas, so I’m looking for more to help me decide. we will be using a glass tile on the entire inside of the pool. what kind of “waterproofing” would you apply and what kind of skim coat to smooth the...

Wasn't sure where to put this question but : Does anyone have a tiled pool ??? Not just the water line, but the ENTIRE pool If so, what are your thought and do you have any pictures ? initially we considered painting our concrete pool, but after learning the reality of paint here on this site...

I'm building a small in ground concrete pool. What size pump would i need ?!?! I THINK i figured everything out and need less than 10 gpm. Was looking at a Pentair single speed 1/2hp BUT started thinking i may need a 3/4hp. I have to remind myself that bigger is not always better. I'l have one...

DIY project. Small 8x13x4.5 in ground pool. About 4000 gallon. could a skimmer and 2 returns be on the same side of pool ?? (Long side) Will have a robot also

New pool being built. 9ft x 13ft x 4.5ft deep. i know it’s small but we want to use an automatic cleaner. Should we install a dedicated suction line, dedicated return line, of neither and use an electric robot ? pros, cons, thoughts and opinions ?? thanks !

Getting close to needing to plumb my DIY pool. I have not decided on or ordered any equipment yet. Should i plumb it with 2 inch and reduce if needed ? OR do i need to decide which skimmer, returns, and equipment i want first and plumb accordingly ? My brain says "bigger is better" and less...

Attempting a little concrete and block pool. Was supposed to be a small plunge pool but somehow grew a little. Main pool will be 8.5ft x 13ft x 4.5ft-ish deep. About 4000 gallon Intend to have cartridge filter, salt water, electric heat pump heater Please excuse the drawing !! 1) Need...

The wife decided that she wanted a plunge pool (soaking pool, spool, etc.) I may or may not have been drinking whiskey when i told her i could just build one :oops::rolleyes: We decided on a rather simple and basic design............. and i started digging..... because that's all there is to...

The wife has wanted a pool and since everything recently came to a halt and some vacations got cancelled ............. i started digging !!! Attempting a DIY style in ground "plunge" pool. Concrete and cinder blocks (y) Should be just under 5000 gallons. We intend on doing salt and having an...