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    FC level help

    I want to avoid issue before they happen so I would like some input of what to set my SWG to. This week has been difficult to check everything as I have have been leaving the house at daybreak and not getting home till dark. My FC was at 3 last Saturday and I measured it Monday night where...
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    New pool and Salt just added. Here are my latest results

    FC 4 pH 7.5 TA 70 CH 140 CYA 40 Salt level 4000 Water temp 72 Water Clarity Clear What next?
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    New Pool in McKinney TX

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    lessons learned and comments from our pool build (4/18/13)

    I thought I would put together some thought, comment and lessons learned that might help others thinking or going through a new pool build. I will update as I we finish our build. Ask questions, ask question, ask question! Try to understand why they are doing what they are doing. Your yard...
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    Salt water and stone experience

    There is a lot of concerns about having Salt water and stone together. I've come to the conclusion that if the stone is sealed it should be ok, but it would be really go to hear from the several people who have had pools installed with saltwater and stone. It would be good to hear everyone's...
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    Looking for feedback on Dupont salt water sealer

    We are having a Salt water pool installed with ~94' of Ok flagstone coping with ~300sqft of stamped concrete decking. We also have ~465 sqft of stamped concrete patio already. I am wanting to make sure I get is sealed properly. I’m looking at sealing it myself or having someone do it the first...
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    how do people seal their stone

    I would like to know the methods that people use to seal their flagstone coping and concrete deck. What are the do's and don'ts? Do you brush it, so pray it or both? I read the instructions for Dupont sealer and after application you are to wipe it all down. that seems like a lot of work.
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    Under construction in McKinney Tx (Complete)

    Dig starts today, too bad I need to be in a meeting at noon.
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    Waiting on HOA approval and then they will start digging

    Just waiting for HOA approval to move forward. Excited to get started, but I know the next 2 months or so will be torture. I do not know if it will be from the PB or wife from her stress over the mess and dog losing the yard.
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    REady to pull the trigger.

    We are ready to pull the trigger with the PB we have chosen.I still have a couple of concerns as my wife and I both want salt water and flagstone copping. We are also looking at stamped concrete for the decking around the pool. I understand sealing the stone and maintain chemical balance we...
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    Flag stone for tanning ledge

    I like the look of flagstone on the tanning ledge, but my wife thinks it will be too rough. How smooth or rough is a flagstone ledge?
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    first Pool quote MckInney TX

    Feed back desired. pool Spec Free form size 21 x 32 depth 3.5' - 4.5' - 6' Surface area 423 sq ft Perimeter 92' Drains 2 anti vertex Spa Size 37 sq ft bi-level bench spa height 18" Spillway Multi tier Blower 2HP Fountain line included...
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    Idea for new pool build

    We are currently meeting with several pool builders for bids and have gone though some designs with a coupl as well. We like the look of the darker pebble tech colors but are concerned that the water will get too warm here in the Texas summer, so I've been thinking and would like to here feed...
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    Wanting to have a pool built

    We are getting ready to look into getting a pooll built in McKinney Texas. We are wanting a spa and pool ranging upto 6" so the kids (some adults) can do their cannan balls. We are looking at free form gunite with maybe a small water feature. I review several new builds here and on other sites...