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    Pool company can't get the water right in our new pool and wants to take out the glass media and put sand in possibly.

    Afternoon everyone. I agree that that it will be up to us to maintain this pool based on the techniques taught here. In regards that the pool builders did not do something wrong while building the pool, I disagree. They filled it with water, then continued on with construction without any...
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    Pool company can't get the water right in our new pool and wants to take out the glass media and put sand in possibly.

    Pool company is slamming it. In his words, "I haven't seen anything like this in 20 years and we are throwing the kitchen sink at it."
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    Pool company can't get the water right in our new pool and wants to take out the glass media and put sand in possibly.

    I may have not done my due diligence, but I have never read anywhere on this site or any other, that glass wasn't superior to sand, other than cost. Some quick research still shows the same thing. I agree that the algae was never cleared. I wish I had realized what it was a long time ago and...
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    Pool company can't get the water right in our new pool and wants to take out the glass media and put sand in possibly.

    I will try to keep this short and sweet. 18x36 6'. Saltwater with IC40, Pentair SD-80, Heat pump (have been using somewhat), Pentair VS superflow. In SE Ohio. Pool was finished a couple of weeks ago. I had been cleaning it everyday during the construction because I was seeing dirt in the...
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    Future pool owner checking in.

    I did end up getting the Superflow VS 342001 and the glass media.
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    Future pool owner checking in.

    No, I am not really interested in automation. Thanks for the heads up though about that and the rebate.
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    Future pool owner checking in.

    A little late in doing my research as the pool is already under construction, but I wanted to add the equipment list to get your thoughts. Pool is a Grecian style with a 4 foot sundeck as the second step. 17800 gallons, Saltwater. SWG - Pentair Intellichlor Sandfilter - Pentair SD80 I...
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    Future pool owner checking in.

    Thanks! Attaching pics of the dig. Construction to resume Tuesday.
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    Future pool owner checking in.

    Hi all! Digging starts tomorrow on our inground pool. Very nervous about making sure we made the right choices in our pool and equipment. I have never owned a pool but I am so looking forward to this addition to our dream home. The details. 18x37 Grecian style. 5 foot sundeck 12 inches deep...
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