texas

Hi all! Found this thread via a friend's recommendation. My wife and I (we have one small child) are in the middle of building a pool/outdoor kitchen in TX and I really hope having this forum is beneficial to learning from others and hoping to gain as much insight into everything that being a...

HERE WE GO!!!!!! Dig Day!!!!! I will be posting Pics, specs, and Information here along the way. I'm currently struggling BIG TIME with the salt/chlorine decision. I have only a few days to put that change order in, so we will see how it turns out. - My wife really wants the saltwater pool...

Hello everyone! We're just getting started on a new pool build at our new house in Austin, TX. After following so many threads here on TFP and learning a TON, we decided to go the BYOP route and I'll be managing the build (and possibily doing some of the work myself where it makes sense) rather...

I've changed nothing about my process except for the time of day I just tested. Normally I see about 4 or 5ppm left every 3rd day. Today I tested on a 95F degree day at 2pm on a day with full sun and my chlorine is reading 30+ppm! My testing kit is reliable, it's a FAS-DPD test that has never...

Hello All, We are currently in the proposal phase of our first pool. We have gone to 4 builders and as soon as we get our next quote in we will be making a decision on who to move forward with. Any recommendations on things we should do during this initial stage before signing contracts is...

Hello Yall. My wife and I are in the North Houston area. We are family of 4 with 2 kids (7 and 10). We are looking to build a pool by summer 2023. We met with a few PB's around the area & after getting few designs/bids, we selected a PB that we liked. Attached are the renders and proposed bid...

I picked grey lueders to coordinate with our travertine patio install - new pool & patio. I didn't want travertine coping 1. because of price 2. I don't like that they have to be cut really thin to go around a curved pool. Now we have these lueders on our spa and 100% expected a smooth...

Hey y’all!! I spent so many hours here during my first build. I learned everything from this site. We moved and had to leave our pool 😭. We moved to the middle of nowhere (our hometown where we met in Kindergarten, but that’s a story for another time). Trying to get builders to come here is...

I started a thread a couple months back comparing PBs. We signed a contract, have all of the permits and today was dig day! We did run into some issues, i.e a gas line running outside of the easement that thankfully the gas company relocated while we waited for permits. It was pretty difficult...

I wanted to share the design for my new pool design. Ive added my pictures and bid. The plan is to do SWG which Ive learned from my lurking here. The pool is 32X17.6 currently and is intended to be 4x5x4 - may take it to 4x6x4. Its just me and my mom using the pool for relaxing and exercising...

Hi everyone, My family just signed up with our PB in Houston, TX and I wanted to post our pool specifics and design to see if you guys can help us avoid mistakes or think of things we missed. And of course (hopefully) to get feedback as we go through the construction process. Thanks in advance...

First time pool owner. Looking forward to being part of an active and engaged community of pool enthusiasts.

I have a cracked 3-way Jandy diverter valve that needs to be replaced. It is cracked on the bottom and leaks water when I turn the pump on. I watched a video on youtube and it looks like I just need to saw off the white pipes and attach straight connectors and another short pipe when placing a...

Well Texas, that was fun wasn’t it? While there’s still some poor weather down south, things are looking up. We’ve noticed over the last few days many of yinz down south aren’t used to what we up north call “Winter.” We’ve compiled a list of some very simple tips and tricks to help you out as...

The title says it all: I'm very stressed about my inground pool/spa combo (spa is attached), given that it's likely we'll set an all time low temp for the area overnight tomorrow. I'm running both main and aux pumps continuously (have freeze protection enabled), but have a question regarding...

Hello! Texan here! We have an in-ground pool with 3 fountains. It has been below freezing this season around 20 and 30 degrees, but this Monday it is supposed to be SEVEN degrees (yes 7 degrees here in Leander, Texas!!!) and only 19 degrees during the day. We have an automatic temperature timer...

Hello everyone, I live in Longview, Texas and was introduced to your page by a friend from work. He was right in that there is an amazing wealth of knowledge written in these forums and seemingly common sense approach to pool/spa maintenance. I purchased a project spa that I will have a...

We are choosing a builder in Bellaire, TX. I’ve been doing some reading here for a while now, and it’s been incredibly helpful. I’m hoping that everyone can give us some tips as we look at these quotes. I’ve tried to rearrange the actual quotes to make it apples to apples, but the result is a...

Well, here we are in Texas during a pandemic and drooling with envy at all of our friends and neighbors that have pools in their backyards. We're getting quotes this week, but thought I'd introduce myself, show my yard and see if the experienced members have feedback on the front end of the...

I am in the process of finalizing my equipment choices for a new build and was told by my builder that a VSP in Texas wouldn't be a cost saver due to such warm temps in the summer. They are recommending a 1-speed, 2hp pump for a 15k G pool. They gave an example of a VSP working well in San Diego...

Hi, I've been browsing for a while, and actually got started here learning how to keep our spa clear. We are just getting started evaluating a bid for this. I'll take all the advice I can get, but have a few specifics to follow up on below. I'll plan to post pictures as we progress through the...

I am about to move into a new house and want to retrofit the pool with a SWG. I am having a hard time finding a reputable contractor to do it. Does anyone have suggestions? PLEASE HELP! PS - I know they somehow think it will damage my coping, equipment, etc but I am on TFP and know the real...

Hi! We have been working our way up to building a pool for several years (and lurking here the whole time) and we are finally ready to sign on the dotted line! We think we have a builder picked and feel great about working with them. I have attached a picture of our initial quote and design...

Just following up from my initial post here. We met with a local PB and were very impressed. Here was the free rendering they provided based on our wants in the estimate appointment. We really like the concept, as it fits our wants and needs and does not seem overly excessive given our budget...

Cross posting, per the Mod Squad! New member here, but I've been in and around pools my entire life, just got a new home and looking to install a new concrete pool for the family! About to begin wading into the tumultuous waters of PB bidding! (woot!) All of my past experience has been with...

Been in and around pools my entire life, just got a new home and looking to install a new concrete pool for the family! About to begin wading into the tumultuous waters of PB bidding! (woot!) All of my past experience has been with traditionally chlorinated water, and cartridge filter systems...