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  1. JCJR

    sealer/enhancer tumbled marble pavers

    I live in Miami and used the 511 pregnator from Home Depot. There were 3 or 2 different products from the same company and I bought the most expensive one. It has been 3 yrs ago so I do not remember which but they all come in a blue plastic jug. The instructions were to roll the product with a...
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    Poollovers New Build in Miami, Florida

    I'm 3 miles West of US1 on 184st. We're not neighbors but close enough. Are you by Casonas? (Pizza place, I think that is what it is called off US1 and 17th). I hope you get to swim soon. I was swimming in 82-84deg of water last year up to end of September. Then I bought a solar cover and had...
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    Poollovers New Build in Miami, Florida

    Where in Miami are you? Also, who is your pool builder? When I was qouting my pool no one could committ to less than 5 months. Some companies said it should take three months but never would put it into the contract, even adding an extra 30 days. I signed my contract day before Thanksgiving and...
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    pipe sizing, reducers, runs, etc..

    I also have a 2sp and on high, pump basket has no air. If I turn the pump to low the water stays the same. However, when the pump starts on low the water level in the pump is about 2 inches from the top (huge air bubble) and stays that way. I always thought that the pump does not build enough...
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    zman's Pool Construction

    Welcome to TFP. Exciting isn't it? Post some of your specifications so we can day deam with you. Soon you'll be doing cannon balls. Good Luck!
  6. JCJR

    Blinking Hayward ColorLogic 2.5

    Try turning off for more than 10 secs but less than 14. I believe this will sync if you have multiple lights, just maybe it will reset something and fix your issue. If not call the manufacturer.
  7. JCJR

    Best choice - durable, low-maint. attractiv mid cost decking

    You might want to sub contract your own decking if you want pavers. I built my pool in April 07 and concrete has gotton expensive in FL. Pavers were only $2 a sq ft more than just plain concrete. But with pavers you need a solid compacted base and a written clause that they will come out and fix...
  8. JCJR

    If you were to build another pool...

    ....I definitely will go with 2 sp pump, larger filter and travertine pavers again. I would difinitely go with everything in writing and be more demanding of my pool builder. I agree with UnderwaterMan about the subcontractors and getting the equipment models. I had a tight budget, so I placed...
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    Constant depth pool?

    Depends by bigger do you mean deeper (more gallons bigger) or size sqft 20x40 compared to 15x30. If deeper, having a pool 4.5 ft deep all around is not much more maintenance if you went with 2/3rds of the pool 4.5ft and sloped to 6.6 ft. In a 20x40 pool (considered pretty large for a home...
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    Lsbarkley's Fiberglass Pool "Install"

    That's incredible, at first I thought you were installing a roof top pool. Looking good! How long did it take to build?
  11. JCJR

    TripleB's Pool Build

    Very nice! I like your pool shape and spacious deck. Furniture looks real nice as well. Enjoy.
  12. JCJR

    Adding Spa Jets and other features during construction...

    Don't know how they did your trenches but running any speaker,electrical cables or conduit while the trenches are there is a good idea. I had to reroute sprinklers so I did it while trench was open. Also I ran an outlet from the equipment pad. Some people run lines or extra electric for a...
  13. JCJR

    How to pick a pool builder

    The best advice I can give is from personal experience and all experiences are different. I thought I did my homework because I followed all the tips above. 1. Get it in writing. All of it. Write a spec sheet and have them sign as part of contract. 2. Heed all warnings 3. Check local permit...