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    What to look for on new pool build.

    Thanks, I guess I will lean away from the flagstone. I really didn't like the idea of applying gunite with out pressurized hose or pneumatic power even though he said he has done a few in that way. I will try to find out the post you mentioned on marble dusting to get more information about...
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    What to look for on new pool build.

    Yeah it does seem cheaper and I had over the phone estimates between 19k-25k from other PB. This is the first time I get one guy here to see the back yard and surrounding of my home. The cooldeck is 4 feet wide around the pool I forgot to mention that. I am planning to build the water fall...
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    What to look for on new pool build.

    So I was quoted 18k from one PB today for either a 15x30, 15x36, or 15x30 with 8x8 kiddy pool. I don't understand why the price is the same and I would of taught it would of changed a bit. So anything extra will cost me extra which is ok. 1. Anyways I asked for a greyish plaster to get me a...
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    What to look for on new pool build.

    Thanks guys. Due to all the changes at work last year I had to delay the build to this year. The PB said he couldn't make it this weekend but promised to be here this week. I have seen a few pools built here by them and they seem to look ok. I always read about plumbing being to small, 2"...
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    What to look for on new pool build.

    I have a pool builder who is coming over this week end to show me some plans and pictures of some builds. What are some things I should be looking for in case they try to save money or skip corners. I think I'm just nervous since I'm new to this. This will be a 16 x 32 free form pool. I know...
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    Got 2 quotes for pools already. Questions on which materials are used to I can verify

    Hello and once again I have a few questions to ask. The reason behind questions is to verify the proper materials are being used due to large margin in price between both Gunite pools. Lets go with the quotes and they all include the same amount of lights, returns and equipment is almost...
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    Vacuum, Robot or In floor system

    We don't have many pools here but I do know a person who decided to get his $90k pool cut up to install this infloor system because his pool kept getting dirty. I don't know any info on his filtration system or method he was using. I tried uploading a picture through my phone but not sure if...
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    Vacuum, Robot or In floor system

    This is a picture of how much dust accumulated in 2 days on the front entrance of our home. My parents home gets about the same even though they are across town and have grass on 3 sides of property.
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    Vacuum, Robot or In floor system

    The pool store told me if you don't like the pcc2000 I'll give u a free robot...uh huh. On the other hand this PB that's coming tomorrow is in the middle of an infloor and robot so really wasn't much help. I guess it really comes down to what robot we pick out that determines the outcome. If...
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    Vacuum, Robot or In floor system

    Thanks RobbieH I sure read alot about infloor systems and there pros and cons on here over these past few days. So these robots have an onboard filter or cartridge that we clean out daily or weekly. A Few questions on these robots. Do they have timers built in? Can I just run them at night...
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    Vacuum, Robot or In floor system

    The wife and I have been planning on where the pool is to be located and how we can keep it clean. I decided on cutting a tree that was damaged in the past which would result on less or zero leafs in pool. My concern would be the dust since we live in a very dry part of South Texas. What would...