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  1. Nectarologist

    Starting to work out requirements/costs for a new inground pool

    Hi. It's great that you can try out the neighbor's pool, great idea. I just put in a swcg myself this season and it's very good. Some couldn't live without it, I could but am very glad I did it. IMO you won't save any money but it's great not to lug bleach home from the store (or go to a...
  2. Nectarologist

    Hello

    Welcome Nick. I went from really dark green to crystal clear in 6 days using the TFP method. I could barely make out my second step but I had no worries. One thing to mention is to keep your pump running 24/7 so you filter the water round the clock. It can be easy to forget to remove the off...
  3. Nectarologist

    HI everyone. First time pool and homeowner in South Florida

    Welcome! There will be plenty of friendly advice here every step of the way so you won't get overwhelmed. I have to say that you'll find that people do things different than others at times but I find everyone to be very respectful of slight differences in the way people operate their pools...
  4. Nectarologist

    Location of Steps.....Please Chime In!

    Hi. Without knowing the direction it faces I would choose to have the steps on the far side of the house since it would face the table and 8 chairs patio area (people can easily see each other w/o having to turn around to talk). But does one side shade before the other? If one area gets sun...
  5. Nectarologist

    moregrip, new to TFP

    I'm glad you are rid of him. I would let the BBB know about your experience and also put the objective facts on reviews (Yelp, Google, etc.). He'll just keep doing it to people. By just sticking to the facts in a review people can draw their own conclusion. Don't look back and enjoy! Your...
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    Just another new guy

    Sorry, I don't know the answer to the borax question for sure. I don't see it being a problem though. But I too use an alternate method and really like it. I tell people it's low chlorine (not chlorine free). It keeps algae out of the pool and I use chlorine to sanitize the water but I use...