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    Need help with selecting a new Pool Automation System

    Hello all We recently had a lot of large hail damage to our home. The pool automation system got destroyed. I honestly was looking for an excuse to replace our Suntouch Automation System and quick touch II controller. I loathe it -- I am looking for good alternatives to run my pool and spa...
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    Is this Normal?

    Hello I have lots of tiny bubbles coming from my spa spillover returns. I've never really noticed this before. They aren't big are bubbles, just many tiny little ones. Thanks for any help you can provide.
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    Yea!!! New Pool Build --- DFW Area **** Updated 5/15

    Hobert Pools is the PB. Hope you enjoy the pics. See Specs in Attachment. Thanks In Advance!
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    Dallas Newbie Here - Having trouble with "Reputable PB's"

    I'm having a difficult time with with PB's not itemizing their bids. Is it too much for me to ask them what I'm paying? Anyone run into this? It's very frustrating to say the least. They're showing me numbers but not quantifying them. I ask for numbers broken down and the blow me off. Anyone got...
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    DFW Area/ Could someone help me with this Pool/Spa Bid?

    Please give me input on equipment/Specs/Pricing Thanks in Advance! WARRANTY, INSURANCE GUNITE LIFETIME WARRANTY Life Time Structure Waranty Included EQUIPMENT WARRANTY 3 Yeas Parts and Labor Included LIEN WAIVERS WRITTEN AND SIGNED FROM ALL SUB CONTRACTORS Included $2,000,000 INSURANCE...
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    Newbie Interviewing Pool Builders: Most are Pro-Ozone. Why??

    Why are these PB's telling me things like 95% of their PB's are Ozone? They all seem to think their ozone systems are better. Are they just full of horse Darn? Do they get a kickback from the Ozone companies? The wife and I have decided on SWG based off what we have read. but I still have to...
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    PB : What water feature should I get to keep my water cool?

    I live in Texas where's it's hotter than heck! Thanks in Advance!
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    Intelliflow Variable Speed pump 1.5hp -- Is this realistic?

    Another Question From a Newbie - I got on Pentair's website and used their online calculator on energy costs. See below energy costs on the image below. 1.5 hp Pentair Variable Speed Pump 14,445 gallon pool & spa 9.2 energy rate Here is the URL for the energy Calulator...
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    Newbie Here - Please Advise

    Thinking of building a SWG Pool with a Variable Speed pump - How much of increase in my water, sewer, and utility bills will I be looking forward to? Thanks in Advance!
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    Dallas TX - Prep Work & Cutting Corners on your bid

    New pool prospect here - I see in my bid that the PB is proposing $3100 for Pool Prep Work. This includes: - 3 pallets of Sod - Sprinkler system reroute - Sprinkler repair - front & sides. How much would it cost me to do all of this myself? Seems awefully high to me? Thanks in Advance!
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    Evaluating North Dallas Area PB's

    I'm a Noob at the pool business. We're looking at PB's in Dallas area. I've had 2 bids so far. The itemized bid below came out to a grand total of $45,600. Please examine the items below and tell me how I could improve my product components and/or make cuts without sacrificing the overall...