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Thanks, Dave. I didn't think that changing the default configurations would be a very good idea. Which is why I thought I would step in and check with y'all.

The pool plaster is almost cured enough to fire up our T-15 swcg. The pool builder told us that we could configure the Aquarite to treat the T-15 generator as either a T-9 or T-5 because our pool was so small relative to the capability of the T-15. A casual google (and forum) search did not...

While my new pool isn't quite finished (initial fill happening RIGHT NOW), I can offer my motivation for going with the SWCG. Salt water generators help break down the cloramides that are the main contributors to the "chlorine smell" and red eyes typically associated with having a pool. I am...

I ran across the "seven lies" stuff early on in my pool research. Some of the claims seemed a little over the top to me, so I dug deeper. You could say that I choose SWCG as a direct result of exploring their claims.

Be aware that many HOAs in the Houston (and Pearland) areas forbid above ground, vinyl, and fiberglass pools. I suspect, but am not a Civil Engineer, it has to do with the soil type and proximity to the slab foundation under the house that drives most of the area pools to gunite. And another...

Our shelf is rebarred. The shelf is bigger than most since it provides seating in the grotto and provides a swimout for the slide. The top step is full width of the pool and has rebar. The bottom step is in only one corner and was gunnited. If I had to guess, I would say it depends on the...

It has been raining a fair bit here in Texas. We had enough clear days for the excavation and rebar. But the plumbing stub out and the inspection took longer than anticipated and the forecast for the last week has been rain, rain, rain. To prevent the excavation from caving in, the gunfire...

I know several Houston area pool owners. Every single one said the pool heater was a waste of money. Typically it is used exactly once during the first season. They see the gas bill and never turn it on again.

It might be worth doing a quick bucket test to see if you have any leakage.

Oh look. Another Pearland pool. Ours will get started just as soon as the financing gets lined up. I looked at Primier, but did not go with them. They were a little high relative to the other builders in the area. Also, they were too hard-up to get us to use the UV/Ozone system rather than...

It depends on a lot of things. How wide a span the rebar is bridging, how thick the concrete is, how closely the rebar is spaced, and even what type of gunnite is used. If you are really worried about it, get an engineer to take a look. The cost shouldn't be more than a couple hundred dollars...