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    Partial drain for freeze in Houston?

    Potential hard feeze next week with temps in the teens and not rising above freezing for a couple days. Should I just drop the water level to below the ground level of the main drain? Stupid question - At what temp willl the pump freeze regarless if it is running? Anything I need to be...
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    Freeze Preparations (TX, LA, GA, AL, FL, etc)

    UPDATE FROM MOD @Texas Splash : For those who typically do NOT close their pool, please jump to post #51 (page 3) HERE for a starting snapshot of what to do during these harsh winter events. Forecast says we could see temps in the teens next week. I am concened about my pool equipment...
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    Spray decking mixture

    First, thanks for everyone answering my paranoid questions! Paranoid question – My installer is doing the spray decking of my pool today. I noticed they are mixing products for the spray - They have : HC dura-top ultimacrete SGM One-step spray deck Is it typical to mix these products?
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    Pool lights in box sitting underwater 30 days+

    Good morning everyone, Is this normal? I am concerned about the longevity of these lights, I realize they are waterproof, but they are supposed to stay dry inside, right?
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    Decking with exposed aggregate on vertical beam

    So, this is making me crazy - PB says this is normal (what else would they say). I think its bad work. I can push a pencil over an inch into some of these openings. Is this safe to patch and spray deck or is this going to fall apart? Most of the rest of the job turned out how I was anticipating...
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    Timeframe to remove forms for decking

    Looking for some advice on the timeframe one should wait before removing forms for decking. I had the concrete for the decking poured yesterday and the subs pulled the forms after only a few hours. Is this normal? Something tells me that this is not the ideal way to let concrete cure and I may...
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    Hello from Houston

    Greetings everyone . First time pool owner near Houston TX. We are under construction now!
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    New pool need advice on Decking

    Hi everyone, I am new to the forum. So - we have a new pool going in. The design is so the pool will be level with the existing patio of my home. After the pool was shot we are left with an 11-12 inch raised wall along the sides and the back of the pool. The contract calls for 3 feet of decking...