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I am in Texas.. not a very dry climate, though we do get hot here. I think that it will be best if I avoid this PB because I never got much as far as pricing goes. I got a very generic price like Pump $850, Filter $1100.00, and Timer $275 but no models or brand names. Thanks for the input...

I can't post pics while I'm at work. I can only email them. My coping looks like a small brick about 8" and it appears to only be attached by a caulk of some kind. I'm sure it was done by the previous owner and that being the case it is only a quick patch job. I am not as concerned about...

Re: Plaster Question - Need Help!! Let me tell ya. The fifth guy has really given me a headache. I need some pro's to help me figure this out... Please tell me what ya'll think about this....I have already had the fifth pool guy out to estimate the work I want done. Now I have made some...

I've had a total of 5 company's come out and give me an estimate on remodeling my pool. Four out of five of them have given me the option to dye the plaster. The fifth company says that they don't and won't do the dye because it spotts and stains. They said that usually the home owner has to...

I am in the prcoess of bidding on restoring my pool. I came across a great company who does leak detection. Right way Pool Solutions. I believe they quoted me $300 for dye detection, where they actually dive in and check everything. The gentleman that I spoke with was Truman. Steph

I haven't finished checking him out by any means. However, I have done some research. He wasn't the cheapest estimate I received... in fact he was the second highest... but he seemed to have my best interest at heart instead of his own. Rest assured once I get armed with all of the info and...

This is the estimate to have my pool resurfaced, retile, and recoped.... I also had an estimate on having the equipment replaced. I would like to gather opinions on equipment and work. I would also like to know if there are any other key questions I should ask. I am talking with 4 different...

Re: ReSurface/ReModel I have talked with 4 different pool companies and they have all given me estimate on the replaster. I had them give me estimates on the equipment replacement as well, but I'm not sure what to do. I have a very basic set up due to the fact that my pool is very small...

Re: ReSurface/ReModel I'm buying the house after renting for a year. My year is up Feb.

Re: ReSurface/ReModel Thank Guys. I am going to try to get everything done at once. I haven't had anyone out to look at my pool.. I'm trying to research first so that I have the right info before hand. I did talk to one guy who wanted to do the Epoxy so that is why I asked about that question...

I have been pondering the thought of having my pool resurfaced. It is old, probably built in the 80's and it has seen 3 oweners since then. I have a few questions on this process... Can anyone give me thoughts on having the plaster redone compared to just having an epoxy coat sprayed? Can...

New test results FC 3.0 CC 0 PH 7.5 TA 150 CH 275 CYA 45 I added 3 96oz bottles of bleach. Pool Calc says I need to add Borax. Now for the stupid question...When can we swim? Should I shock before we swim? Thanks Steph

Great, Thanks Butterfly for clearing that up!

Okay, I see that with my CYA level my shock is 17. Can someone explain that to me? Where that shock number comes from?

Added acid about an hour and half ago. Tested PH and it is down to 7.4. Should I shock now? Am I correct that FC needs to be at 10 to shock? Thanks Steph

I added acid once about 5 days ago, but for some reason it didn't do anything at all. What is the bucket test??

New Test Results.... FC 0 PH 8.0 TA 130 CH 280 CYA 55 I have some algea on the bottom of the pool. Do I bump my FC to 10 to shock and get rid of the algea? I turned the pump off yesterday morning and forgot to turn it back on. Today when I came home the water was very low in pool. I'm really...

So I can put the granules in any type of sock and drop them in the skimmer?

I've added the acid to the pool. I have the other chemicals also, but I have a question. On the stabilizer.... Leslie's sold me the liquid. (29.99) and I found the granules for the sock in skimmer method at HD(14.99). Is there any benefit to the liquid besides it is quicker? My water levels...

Will do! Medicine for cat at lunch! Pool store after work! Off for the rest of the week to work on pool and install fence! Will post updated test results after 24 hours run time after adding chemicals. Thanks to all!!

Okay, thanks! Right now I am running my pump 24/7. Would it be okay to reduce to 12 hours, maybe overnight?

Anything I need to know when adding the chemicals to the water. I read the post that contained the info about acid.. wear gloves, goggles, long sleeves and don't breath. Got that. Type of container to use? Disposal of container? Also, Pool calc uses oz measurements and chemicals are in gals...

Is the stabilizer and calcium chloride something I can buy in the pool section or a pool store. I know that I can get the acid at HD. Thanks!

Test Reults (keep in mind this is the first test) FC 6.6 CC .2 PH 8.0 Alk 160 CH 180 CYA 20 Steph

Re: Help - No idea where to start Great! Thanks. I will post number either right after work tomorrow or early Saturday. Actually I'm tempted to run out and take some water out now...Will post as soon as I get them. I have the filter working. The water flow in the pool is probably two times...

What Now?... Topic merged for consistency...FPM. Okay, Pool is back up and running. DE has media and seems to be working. Pressure is still high at 15, but who's to say it works properly. I have the water circulating. I've added only 4 GL of bleach. We have more rain coming Sat and Sun, lots...

I went by Lowe's and picked up and air release valve last night. Removed the gauge and replaces with the valve. Tonight I will hopefully get the pool circulating again. We have had a LOT of rain here within the past week and more expected this weekend. I am hoping that I will not see to much of...

Great thanks Jason. I will remove the gauge that I have seen no pressure on. Hope that works and get me up and running again.

So should I look for the whole thing, or simply add an valve where the second guage is?

Pics are no problem... Just to the left of the valve there is a clear site glass, can anyone tell me what that is? There are two pressure gauges, but one hasn't read any pressure at all. Is it possible that someone replaced the air valve with a gauge? If so, Is it possible if I...