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    Skimaround baskets?

    Anyone see or used this product? Comments? https://www.skim-a-round.com/
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    Pool chemistry?

    Comments on the below? The pool likes to have a good ph rise every week. This reading is a day after adding a gallon of acid. Not sure where the cya has come up from. Only bleach and acid are being added as necessary and the swg is running at 70%. Results from poollogger.com FC: 6 CC: 0...
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    PH won't stay constant

    Here are the levels. This pools is requiring a gallon or so of acid every week. Normal? Free chlorine is high because I am coming off a couple of weeks away. Results from poollogger.com FC: 9 CC: 0 PH: 8.2 TA: 70 CH: 400 CYA: 70 Temp: 70 Salt: 3200 Borates:
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    Just to Say Thanks

    First pool. First time managing a pool. Learned a ton here from all of you during the VERY long construction process. This is a picture of my crystal clear water from this morning. This is taken from the end of the diving board and this water is 10 feet deep. [/URL]
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    S300 not picking up leaves

    So I have a bottom full of leaves. S300 runs on 3 hour cycle. Maybe 30 leaves in the basket. Thoughts?
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    Testing for chlorine and feeling dumb

    Ok. Put water in tube. Put dpd powder in tube. Swirl until dissolved. Not pink. Actually beautifully clear. What am I missing?
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    DFW Robot Retailers??

    A million pools in the DFW area and the only store I am seeing that sells robots within a 30 mile radius of me is the Crown Pool store in far east dallas. Where are folks buying and getting their robot's serviced? Thanks in advance.
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    Pool math app?

    I'd be willing to pay for it. Just saying.
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    Sand Blasted Colored Concrete

    Wondering if anyone has ever had someone suggest this for their pool decking. If so and you could share pictures I'd love to see them.
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    Just another build in Texas

    So we started planning this project back in the spring. Its taken us a while to get everything hammered out and then find the right people to help us build it. Its going to take a while to get where we want to be so I hope you guys will come along for the ride and offer suggestions and ideas...
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    Upcoming Outdoor Kitchen Build- Comments or Suggestions?

    Here is the floor plan and renderings. Thanks in advance for any comment or suggestions. "][/URL] "][/URL]
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    SWCG?

    Hi all- Someone suggested I post here with this question. The PB is suggesting an in-line chloronator. I have heard pros and cons of SWCG and would love to know or be pointed in the right direction for some reading material on the plusses and minuses of the options. Thanks very much. Just...
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    Competing Pool Specs-Advice?

    So we have two competing pool specs and have narrowed it down to these two builders. The prices are essentially the same. I am listing them one after the other. Would love and appreciate any comments or criticisms. I know about the minimal decking which is referenced. We are building a...
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    Gunite vs. Shotcrete-Texas

    Hi all, we are in the final process of selecting a pool builder. The we are down to two and the price/amenities are within 3k of each other. One builder uses shotcrete and another gunite. If anyone has an informed opinion on the two methods and which is ultimately better with our variable...
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    Initial Pool Concepts-Thoughts?

    Hi all, we got some initial concept drawings for the backyard and wanted to get input from folks on what they liked and didn't like. Not sure if this picture will be big enough to really understand what we are doing, but its what I've got. Comments?
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    Hauk

    If you have had experience with them in DFW I would appreciate hearing good and bad. Feel free to PM me if that is easier.
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    #3 rebar vs. #4?

    Obviously one is thicker than the other. I assume that some use #3 to save funds. How important is the difference?
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    East Dallas New Construction Help

    Hello all. I need some help/advice. We live in east Dallas in a historic district called Swiss Avenue. Since there are alot of Dallas pools here some may be aware of the area. We have a large lot and have been contemplating putting a pool in for some time. However, the estimates we have...
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    Pool Builder-Lakewood Dallas recommendatio

    Looking for builders that have experience in Lakewood Dallas. Historic district would be a plus. Thanks in advance.