Bakersfield, Ca Gunite Build
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Never had an issue with the lava rocks. But if anything explodes I'll let you know
Mine came pre-mixed from ASG and I used 75lbs as well. The screen cover I ordered on Amazon for $30. Helps keep leaves and debris out of the pit.
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No explosions? [emoji5] We're deciding between gas and wood burning, and if gas, lava or glass.
Can you smell any of the gas at any time when it's in use?
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I wanted wood but the PB talked the wife into gas. I'm glad he did because she was never going to light a wood fire. She uses it a lot with her girlfriends. Glass is definitely the way to go but it's not cheap. I read not to use lava below the ring because it's porous and can trap gas. Glass also retains heat and makes a warmer fire than the lava.
How hard is the glass to clean? I was told the kids can roast marshmallows on lava rock without cleaning being necessary but that it would possibly mess up glass.
Can you smell the gas when it's on like in the same way you smell it when a gas stove or oven is first turned on?
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I haven't had to clean it. I spray some water in it when I wash off the deck to rinse the dust off. Mine is natural gas which burns cleaner than propane. I think propane can blacken the glass over time. No gas smell when it's lit. If you don't light it in a timely fashion, then you smell it just like your stove.
Thanks! Apparently it's things like marshmallow melting on the glass that would be hard to clean. [emoji23]
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LOL Yeah I can see where melted marshmallow would be hard to clean off of anything including the kids! BUT If you took the glass pieces out and soaked them I bet you could clean them that way. The Lave rock you could just replace as needed.
Kim
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I was told the lava rock wouldn't need cleaning. Something about the surface would allow anything, even marshmallow to burn cleanly off. I wonder how I can test the theory? Maybe get some lava rocks and some glass and do a miniature field test in a homemade pit at home? Lol. I doubt my kids would mind testing it out.
I'm sorry! I feel like I accidentally hijacked the thread. If I post anymore about this I'll open a new one.
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Ok. Need some advice please. Going to install 2 Pentair intellibrite landscape lights and I'm wondering if I need a separate transformer or can I use the 300W one that the 2 globrites are on? I'm guessing if I can use my existing one I won't be able to turn them on by themselves but I really can't see having them on without the pool lights anyways.
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Beautiful pool, love the water color!
It looks like you have some temporary fencing around your patio area. What kind is it and how much was it if you don't mind me asking?
I have a 2 yr old and need to look into some fencing.
It looks like you have some temporary fencing around your patio area. What kind is it and how much was it if you don't mind me asking?
I have a 2 yr old and need to look into some fencing.
Beautiful pool, love the water color!
It looks like you have some temporary fencing around your patio area. What kind is it and how much was it if you don't mind me asking?
It was $1425 for 56' of there premium fencing.
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For anyone with a pine tree near, this is a must! I have a redwood on the other side of my back wall that drops a ton of needles. I've cut the branches that hang over but it doesn't matter. I would love to cut it down but I'm sure the city would be all over my arse. I'd plant 3 queen palms in its place though. I clean this out once a week and it's about a 1/4 full everytime. Better than in my filter though!
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Picked these cushions up today at Lowes for $40! Great padding and quick drying. Don't know how to really discribe the material.
Pygmy date palms are in! Thanks Costco for not running out before I came back with my truck. Just need to set up the bubblers to water them and install the landscape lights.
- May 23, 2015
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- 16000
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- Pentair Intellichlor IC-60
For anyone with a pine tree near, this is a must! I have a redwood on the other side of my back wall that drops a ton of needles. I've cut the branches that hang over but it doesn't matter. I would love to cut it down but I'm sure the city would be all over my arse. I'd plant 3 queen palms in its place though. I clean this out once a week and it's about a 1/4 full everytime. Better than in my filter though!
I would suggest you cut up a pool noodle to fit around the inlet connection of that leaf canister. I find that my canister will, depending on leaf load and the way it gets twisted, lose the internal air bubble that keeps it afloat. If the canister completely fills with water it will sink and be less effective. Adding a small section of pool noodle around the hose (like a collar) will keep the canister afloat even when full of water.
Just a suggestion.
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