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Our brush is already falling apart after a few months. Need to get another brush for pebble finish pool. Any recommendations? Thanks,

Someone who cleans pools told me never wear a swimsuit in the pool that has been in the lake because it could bring in black algae. If the swimsuit is washed after lake use and if the pool has the correct amount of chlorine, is this a valid concern? I read some old posts here that appear to...

I may have the SWG working now or at least it shows it to be working with the app. There are currently no schedules set up in the automation equip and I tend to turn the pump up and down based on usage, time of day and weather related. If we were to have a pool party, pump would probably be on...

I am needing to raise the CH on our pool and want to know where I can get some flakes? I saw a small 4 pound bag at HD or Lowes but nothing larger. Seems like someone told me that they sell large bags but doing a search on their websites didn't turn up. Was trying to find a local source.

Like another poster, we are having to use liquid chlorine until the salt system is up and running. Actually been using liquid chlorine for a couple of months or more and having issues with the builder so it may be a while to resolve. My main question is how often should I be raising the FC...

Does anyone know the default settings for the dip switches in this pump? I need to disconnect from the Omnipl and power directly. Since it was connected to the controller, there is no display on the pump. I need to get the display active again so I can manually control. Thanks,

I am thinking of getting some speakers to go around the pool. Not looking for expensive either, just something for our daughter to listen to. Eventually will have a pool house and can do something more permanent but for now would like: • battery powered • Bluetooth or something with Alexa •...

Pool surrounded by concrete walls and deck all around and we have these large ants crawling all around, falling into the pool and gathering under the skimmer tops. Don't know if it's seasonal or what but would like to get rid of them. Any suggestions?

I have told several that PH increases with aeration and none of them have ever heard of such. I read a post here from several years ago where someone had ran all his features for many many hours with no increase in PH and it was explained I think by the TA being out of whack if I remember...

I currently have a single 200 sq ft cartridge filter that will be upgraded to a four cartridge filter, Hayward 4030 or equivalent. Wondering how much restriction there is in the system with a single versus a four cartridge unit? Where we live there is a lot of trees/pollen/debris. Would I see...

Pebble finished pool has been curing for 5 weeks. The pump temp wired, no robot working at this time. Swg cell not installed and adding liquid chlorine to maintain FC. When/How to add CYA? Liquid or solid? Quantity for 12500 gal pool? Preferred brands? Sources? I would be close to zero...

I may have asked this before but how are valves typically organized? For instance, should a skimmer be tied to a bottom drain with a three way or should they be on they own valves? What is typically done versus what would be best practice? Thanks

Does anyone have experience with Findlay covers? www.findlaycovers.com I will have to get a cover and a local pool company that I contacted gave me their name. Thanks,

Pool filled a week ago up to the bottom of the overflow. Level is down 1/2" in a week. I know rain, humidity, temp, amount of sun, wind, all play a factor but how often do most add water to their pool? We've had some windy days and temps a couple of days mid to upper 70's.

i contracted for a sand filter but the delivered and installed a cartridge. Should I be glad or mad?

On a new pool, do most builders prep the pool for the first month. In prep, I mean daily brushing of plaster and getting the water stabilized? I could not picture my builder doing that but wondering if others did.

A couple of questions: How long does it take for a crew to pebble finish a pool? 16x32 w/ 7ft spa If it started raining what would be the outcome? How long after they finished would rain not be a issue? How is it applied? Does it come premixed in bags or do they have plaster, add pebbles, sand...

I got my first quote on 110 feet of 48" high aluminum residential quality fencing. It was right at $40/linear foot installed. I haven't been pricing but this seems about twice as high as I would have expected. What prices are some of you seeing or paying?

How many have had their builder/contractors to sign a final payment release form? After seeing the post a while back about the builder coming up months later and saying they overlooked some additional cost, it makes me think I should have the builder sign a form when the final payment is made...

I am thinking of having some umbrella sleeves installed in the deck when it is poured. I looked some online and see mostly cheap looking plastic ones. Does anyone know where to get some maybe in brass or stainless that also has a cover to keep debris out of it when not in use? Thanks,

Our pool construction which was a 12 week build is now closing in on 10 months. I've seen some posts here about supply shortages causing delays. In our case, none of the delays so far have been due to supply shortages. But it looks like things are beginning to get closer to completion and...

Where do most people get pool fences? I think we would want metal with a minimum obstructive view. I had mentioned it to the ‘builder’ but think better to leave him out of it.

On a free form pool with raised spa, are there any options short of a heavy duty cover to keep leaves and debris out of the pool? Builder quoted about 3K for a custom cover which was last year. I really don't want to use a cover but with all the leaves around here in the fall and the oak...

How does cold temperature affect a newly installed pebble/plaster finish? I figure by the time they get to ours, it may be January. If the temps get to freezing, is that a problem?

Has anyone ever used a garage door on the pool house facing the pool? Have planned on open wall toward the pool but with the garage door, you can leave open when the pool is in use and close it when you aren't using it or close it for the season. It would keep things clean and dry when not in use.

Just wondering how much other's have paid to have flagstone laid around the pool?

I will have a 8ft x 8ft equipment pad area that will be located to the side of the pool house. The two options I want to look at are locating the equipment along the side of the pool house from front to back. The second option is to locate the equipment across the back of the equipment pad...

What are some waterproof options for pool house flooring? The pool house will have a basement and I priced doing a raised structure floor (concrete slab poured on metal trays and supported by steel beams) and it was very costly. So the floor system will be traditional wood joist. The poured...

I need some information on LED lighting options. I want low voltage and looking at some for steps, retention/retaining walls, and possibly decking around the pool. I need to know what options are available and what types of boxes/conduits I need to get in place before the concrete is done...

I am looking for some pool house ideas, especially roof design. The pool house will have a poured foundation basement, will be 20' deep x 24' wide. I will be using a metal roof and have not decided whether to use trusses or stick built on the roof. Anyone have pictures to share or links to...