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  1. kriv

    Do you not backwash cartridge filter? (changing filters during remodel)

    I am changing from a DE filter to a cartridge filter. I was reading up on them but haven't seen anything on backwashing. Do you not backwash a cartridge filter?
  2. kriv

    North Texas Pool Remodel has started!! (Updates with pics as we go)

    So we finally got lined up on all of our selections and pool remodel started today. This is what we started with: That picture is from last year. Since then we have had the bricks falling off the spa and tiles falling off around the pool. What we are changing: 1. Lueders Flagstone coping...
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    Pool light experience? I need to replace mine and am interested in the multi color LE

    We are remodeling the pool and I want to change out the pool light. I was wondering about the TFP community's experience with the multi color LEDs. I would really like a smart one to control with my phone, but haven't found one yet. Any recommendations? Horror stories? Love stories...
  4. kriv

    New plaster along with coping and tiles

    Edited. It was slit from a thread and didn't make sense on its own.
  5. kriv

    Pool Remodel - any tips?

    We are getting ready to redo my decking, coping, tiles and plaster. Any tips would be appreciated! I have three estimates and plan to work through them this week and make a decision. This is what we are looking at (we live in North Texas, Dallas suburbs): Replace the red brick that...
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    Cartridge needs replacement, benefits to all new filter?

    Doing my spring DE filter cleaning and noticed holes in the mesh of the filter cartridge and broken pieces of plastic in there. My filter is 10-15 years old, when I moved in 4 years ago I couldn't read the specifics of the filter because they have long since become unreadable. Are new filters...
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    Pool light screw stuck...what can I use to get it turning?

    I need to change the bulp in my pool light but I cannot get the screw out. Due to the pool and deck design, I have to be in the pool to reach it and I can't get a ton of leverage on the screwdriver. Any tips?