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    Help with Auto drain configuration

    I'm having autofill and autodrain as part of my pool build. The autofill housing has been installed already. For the autodrain, they are recommending it be plumbed from the back of the skimmer by attaching a pvc pipe to the knock out hole. The knockout hole looks to be maybe 1.25 inches...
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    Coconut palm trees by pool

    To help with the anticipation while our pool is being built, we decided to visit a couple nurseries "just to look". Well, we went home the owners of 4 palms that are big enough that require a bobcat to install lol. Anyways, one of them is a coconut palm which I've really been wanting. I'm...
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    Cheap door alarms to get thru inspection

    I'm in Florida. Can anyone recommend some cheap sliding glass door alarms that would satisfy the code requirement to pass inspection? No small children so would be temporary. I would need 3 or 4 of them. Thanks
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    Dog paw marks in fresh gunite

    As the title states, our dog was able to get through the temporary fence and leave a trail of paw marks in the gunite shell that was just shot an hour or so ago. She went in and out, leaving a trail down the steps to the deep end and back out. Luckily she didn't claw or dig into it. Just a trail...
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    WetEdge Luna quartz updated reviews

    I tried search but could only find a majority of reviews from 5 or 6 years ago. Back then there was some debate about consistency of the finish. Does anyone have positive reviews after having it installed for a few years? Our build starts in May and we're going with WetEdge Luna Quartz...
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    Pergolas and pavillions with new pool build - Tampa recommendations wanted

    We recently signed a contract to build a new pool, but just started thinking about building a detached pergola or pavillion. I texted our PB and he said they could do a 10x10 pergola for 11k. For those that have had these structures built, did you use your PB or contract it out to a company...
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    New build in Tampa - Palm trees planted

    Hi everyone. Long time lurker here from when I purchased my last home with a pool in 2013 till now. We recently bought a home without a pool and have received 6 or 7 designs and quotes from various builders. The yard has a couple foot slope away from the house towards a canal, so this design...