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    Want 2 bld giant in ground hot-tub/spa on existing pool with spill over. OPINIONS!!!

    Hello from England! When we had our pool built we were told not to run the heater any higher than 26°C because high temperatures are not good for vinyl liners. As we wanted our liner to last as long as possible we capped our heater at that temperature. I'm not sure what the effects of a...
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    New Build - Staten Island, NY - Feedback Greatly Appreciated

    Have you considered getting an air source heat pump to heat your pool? I have one of these and it is really cheap to run. For every 4 degrees Celsius air temperature, it increases the pool temperature by 1 degree Celsius. I have mine capped at 26°C to prolong the lifespan of our vinyl pool...
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    New build in Fairfax Virginia

    How big is your pool going to be? sorry I've just re-read your post and seen the proposed size!
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    Hello from an excited Newbie in Bixby Oklahoma!!

    Just checking in on this thread and wanted to say thank you for putting all the photos of your grandies enjoying the pool. They're so cute and the water is super sparkly - love it!!
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    Small and skinny pool - worth it? Need advice

    Hi Stacysio! A couple of years ago I felt the same way as you. Desperately wanting a pool, but not sure if we could fit one in our small back garden. I called the Pool Builder over for an opinion and he said yes, it was definitely doable. So we now have a smallish pool which takes up about 1/2...
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    Hello from an excited Newbie in Bixby Oklahoma!!

    Hello from England! I spent all weekend reading your thread and am so impressed that you managed to stay so calm throughout all the 'challenges' you faced. Well done! Hopefully now you will be able to relax into learning how to care for your pool and reap the benefits. It certainly has been a...
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    New pool in SE Michigan

    Thanks for sharing, it looks like your build is coming along very quickly. I was just wondering what you are planning to do with all the dirt they removed. Will you get it taken away or can you spread it around somewhere else on your land?
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    New pool, Manor, Texas

    Well, what can I say - your pool is gorgeous! Just love that turquoise sparkly water, it's so inviting. Good luck with the handrail and chemicals going in. :cool:
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    Another Pool Build in Cypress, TX

    :) A M A Z I N G :) Those pictures are beautiful - thank you so much for sharing!! Enjoy your new toy XXX
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    Narrow access

    I had the same thing as Emil. We had a mini bobcat as our side passageway is barely 3 foot wide. The pool builder estimated a week for our dig, but we had less than a foot of topsoil and below that it was solid chalk. In the end it took 2 men 3 & 1/2 weeks to complete the dig. One used the...
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    New Pool Build - Conroe, TX - LOTS of pics! Come say hi Y'all.

    Hi Sunbaby, I haven't checked in on your thread for a couple of days so I wanted to say how good everything looks now. I love the stone waterfall and the spa and everything really! I especially like the photos with your doggies in. I love the re-claimed surfboards shower idea too. Good luck with...
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    Another Pool Build in Cypress, TX

    Yippeeee!!!! I'm soooooo pleased for you Suz - enjoy your pool - you deserve it!! Now I'm seriously considering cracking open a bottle of Champagne to celebrate :cool:
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    Another Pool Build in Cypress, TX

    I felt the same last year after I'd helped man a 'drinks station' at the Brighton Marathon, all those bottles of Gatorade really put me off the stuff!!
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    Another Pool Build in Cypress, TX

    I've just come in from the garden and am so pleased to see these gorgeous pics of your pool - it is stunning. Just can't wait to see it filled with water! Your garden is going to be amazing with all your planting being done too - thanks so much for sharing it with us :D :D :D
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    Another Pool Build in Cypress, TX

    I'm back! Having a late lunch & thanks to Kimkats I see water in your pool <<happy sigh>> I've been looking forward to this thread all morning! Don't be too ruthless with your photos Suz, even the bad ones will be a good record of the events as they occurred. Waiting and watching with interest...
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    Another Pool Build in Cypress, TX

    Early cup of tea this morning, so excited to hear about your busy day yesterday Suz. I've got to go off to work soon, so will check back in a later to see whether any photos are up. It sounds like it's all coming together brilliantly though :cool:
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    Another Pool Build in Cypress, TX

    Cafetière = time to catch upon Suz's pool build :D So pleased that they came and it all seems to have gone well. Hopefully it will be the same when you get your acid wash today <<crosses fingers>> Hopefully Killer wasn't too traumatised by his experience too! Our ginger cat Hamish used to stay...
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    New in-ground pool - Boston, MA. Lots of pics

    Did you ever visit Brighton when you were over here?
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    Fort Worth, TX IG Gunite Build

    Wow, that's looking good & moving along swiftly too. You must be so pleased :)
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    Another Pool Build in Cypress, TX

    I'm so pleased they finally came! Love the sparkly tiles & initials in your outdoor shower. Rest up for a bit & recover yourself, sounds like it has been a bit full-on today. Oh & well done sorting out your planting with the landscaper person. Looking forward to seeing your photos <<excited>>
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    New Pool Build In Los Angeles

    Love your pool and especially love Buster! He's a great swimmer :p
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    Owner Builder North Texas

    Yes, c'mon you need to share... We need to know!! :p
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    RE: New Builder Build in FL, advice/comments please!

    Re: New Builder Build in FL, advice/comments please! I love the shape of your pool and also the minty green shade of your house. I shall be interested to see what colour your pool turns out to be :)
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    Modification of existing pool?

    Ooh yes! We love pictures so we can see what you're talking about :)
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    Under Construction - Tomball, TX

    I am so pleased you finally got the plaster you originally specified. Not only that, but those beautiful sparkly shells too! Looking forward to seeing pictures of the pool with some water in it & good luck with your lights :)
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    1st Pool Build - Freeport, TX

    Wow! I can't believe how open and flat the landscape is in your area!! Also what a lovely big space you have for your pool build. Good luck with it, I shall be watching to see how it goes :)
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    Another Pool Build in Cypress, TX

    I am sitting here with my mid-morning cafetière waiting for the good news that your plaster crew finally turn up today. I couldn't believe that not only did they not come yesterday, but that no-one had the courtesy to phone you and explain - Not good!! Well hopefully they will show up at the...
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    New in-ground pool - Boston, MA. Lots of pics

    It's coming along nicely isn't it? Great you managed to fit in time to mow your lawn aswell. Loving the wide stripes! - - - Updated - - - Ooh! I don't know why my previous post only just posted today - spooky!! &#55357;&#56832;
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    Over my head in Wisconsin

    That looks like a bit of a project to me.... <<helpful>>
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    New Pool Build - Conroe, TX - LOTS of pics! Come say hi Y'all.

    I have a Diet Coke in mine! &#55357;&#56861;