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  1. luma7

    Pool Math Analysis and Vacation Question

    Hi All, We've been using TFP methods with our pool since it was opened 9/2020 and have always had wonderful water quality, thank you! With short notice, we've decided to go on a two week vacation and we're thinking about how to handle the pool while we're gone. No one in our area has a pool...
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    Preventing algae - no power

    Hi all, We just had hurricane Sally pass through. Our area is expected to have no power for a week. Everyone is okay so now we are assessing how to deal with the new pool. Our levels appear to be spot on if we had not just had a hurricane that had dumped dirt, clay, and various vegetative...
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    Dig starts Tuesday 6/16/20

    Good evening! We're new to TFP and have really appreciated all the information on the site and helpful members. In a different thread, where many of you were kind to help us with depth and equipment questions, someone asked me to post pictures and updates on the build. I will update this...
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    Length /depth question

    Good evening, We're going to start a pool build in the next few weeks. Attached are some renderings of our planned pool and scale site drawing. The white shapes in the pool simulate a person standing (circle) and a float (rounded rectangle) so I could have sense of scale for the space...
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    Well and septic suggestions?

    Good afternoon, All the information on this site has been very helpful. Thank you to all who share your knowledge! We have signed a contract for a pool with some contingencies that have almost been resolved. The last two items could end up being very expensive which would mean I'd need to opt...
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    It's getting hot in Alabama

    Good morning, after an unusually long spring, the heat has finally started to kick in here in Alabama. We have high risk family members for coronavirus and will be staying mostly home for the next year or so or until there is a vaccine. My son loves the beach and the pool, both which make it...