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  1. Desert Dog

    New in SoCal

    I'll share a few tips. 1) Depending on where you live, and anyway you will want a plot plan. Goto your building permit department and tell them you want to build a pool and need a plot plan. It's free. It will show anything you don't know about underground and set backs. If your on a...
  2. Desert Dog

    'Almost' new concrete pool owner

    Price wise, the spa would add an easy 12K, thats before Covid (See Marty's Response above). Ask the builder. I did my own pool 2 years ago and the price for me to add an integrated spa was in the 10-12K range. The big ticket items are the heater and maybe an extra pump. You also have way more...
  3. Desert Dog

    'Almost' new concrete pool owner

    Like you Krakatoa, we had a stand alone hot tub before we built the pool. Depending on what your working with, you can make it work. No, it probably won't have the wow factor as a combined pool and hot tub. But for the money saved, comfort, not having to heat it when I want to use it, no...
  4. Desert Dog

    The great debate: Should I or Shouldn't I do it myself?

    It's too easy. And the savings is amazing. I have a salt water generator and spend probably $100 a year on acid, salt, conditioner, and the occasional dose of ligiid chlorine to supplement the generator if needed or if it gets too cold in the winter. Initial investment of about $130 in a good...
  5. Desert Dog

    Hi from SoCal

    Salt generator is the best thing ever. Highly recommended. If you want to save $ and take care of your pool and do it as easy as possible, A salt generator is the way to go. Read Marty's recommendations and you will be in good hands.
  6. Desert Dog

    Hello from california

    I'm in! Former YJ stretched 5.5" front, 6" rear on 37" tires, Atlas 2, Dana 60s, high steer. braah!!!!! Sorry, different thread. Welcome.
  7. Desert Dog

    Taylor Technologies

    How about separating the individual components to see where the smell comes from? Maybe the container it's stored in.
  8. Desert Dog

    Hi

    Congrats on escaping California and your new pool. Soon it will not be so intimidating.
  9. Desert Dog

    New pool owners soon

    Welcome. I know nothing about heat pumps and living in S. CA I try not to give any extra money to the thieves at the power company. Our pool is a little larger than yours with 6- 4X12 solar panels. Just got out of the pool. 88 degrees.