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Techni-Clean Systems - in-floor pop-ups - simple, good?

by RawhideKid » Sun 16 Jan, 2011 18:20

Went to a home and garden show today and went to the booth of a smaller company we are considering for our pool build. They had sample of some of...

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Sun 16 Jan, 2011 18:20
Demand increases and thus the new home builders…

by Venedikt » Fri 15 Oct, 2010 01:38

With the augment in the demand for builders across America, especially in Washington DC, has led to increase the number of builders also, on a large...

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Fri 15 Oct, 2010 01:38
Contract question regarding a pool remodel

by Isla » Wed 22 Sep, 2010 21:04

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Hi,

I bought a foreclosed house few months ago and I am interested in remodeling the existing inground pool.
Original pool size is 30'X10" and...

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It would probably be worthwhile to get a few books about hiring and working with contractors. Here are a few titles to consider.

Before You Hire A...

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Thu 23 Sep, 2010 14:12
Rescueing a neglected pool

by Penelope » Sun 12 Sep, 2010 16:28

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I'm considering purchasing a pool home in Florida and want to know how difficult and expensive it is to bring back an inground pool that has been...

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I just moved to Wesley Chapel recently and have Leslie's taking care of my pool. Your prices seem good, but where are you located in Tampa? I would...

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Last post by floridapooltech
Mon 20 Sep, 2010 23:56
Should you use a vf pump
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by dalehileman » Sat 11 Sep, 2010 13:25

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Notwithstanding the probability of drowning an interloper I advise no winter cover since it not only blocks your view of what might be going on...

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Thanks once more mas, I had wondered whether those reports might not be exaggerated as I had questioned whether a vf pump run at low speed could...
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Sat 18 Sep, 2010 13:13
ok i have a question about cutting the wall

by poolguy187 » Sat 11 Sep, 2010 12:00

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OK. We are trying to work with the posts that have been ordered a foot too short. also, the fact that the bottom is pretty much rusted out. Here is...

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I have no idea what this means. Is it part of another thread?

I believe he is referring to cutting the vertical supporting rails turning a 4 1/3'...

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Last post by floridapooltech
Sat 11 Sep, 2010 17:37
Is it poss to convert koi pond to swimming pool?

by nofishreq » Sun 05 Sep, 2010 06:24

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Hi,
Does anyone know if it's posssible to convert a Koi Pond to a swimming pool?
I've just bought a property that has a professional Koi breeding...

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I guess it would be possible to convert it. May be less expensive in the long run to just buy an above ground pool as they come with the filter/pump,...

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Last post by floridapooltech
Sun 05 Sep, 2010 11:56
Waiting a season for deck

by Kay » Fri 13 Aug, 2010 09:58

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We are building an inground vinyl pool this August. The pool guy told us it was a good idea to wait until next spring to build the pool surround as...

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I would just like to add:
Sounds like the guy has other work commitments. If you are happy
with this arrangment i would find out the exact cost of...

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Last post by thepoolguru
Sat 21 Aug, 2010 18:38
Pool bottom

by Dirt Butcher » Tue 17 Aug, 2010 20:10

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Hello,

I am an excavator by trade and I am going to be building my first vinyl liner inground pool. The house I live in backs onto a ravine with...

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Hello,
1. How close is the ravine to your proposed new pool?
2. Is this top soil area made up ground
I have seen alot of problems int he past with...

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Last post by Guest
Sat 21 Aug, 2010 18:05
Buying an above ground pool to go in the ground

by elainet » Sun 25 Jul, 2010 10:53

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We have a house in the south of France. Due to agricultural planning laws we can't put in an in ground pool but can put in an above ground pool that...

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Different pool types/styles are mainly up to the pool owner. All pool types have their own advantages, as well as disadvantages. Things you may want...

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Last post by floridapooltech
Mon 09 Aug, 2010 01:10
Buckling buttress

by johnmcox » Wed 21 Jul, 2010 10:35

When I opened our 18 x 33 foot oval pool this past Spring, I noticed that one of the sides was touching the deck, which surrounds the pool. Looking...

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Wed 21 Jul, 2010 10:35
Pool Wall has Come out of the Frame/Bottom Rail

by LanceJC » Tue 13 Jul, 2010 12:58

We have an older pool that has been unused for 5 years. During that time, an 8 foot portion of my 18' round pool wall callapsed and came out of the...

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Last post by LanceJC
Tue 13 Jul, 2010 12:58
Pool color

by Sunny France » Sun 11 Jul, 2010 11:33

I don't have enough money to have a new pool built, but I have a disused concrete water reservoir in my garden 2m wide x 10m long x 2m deep (6ft x...

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Last post by Sunny France
Sun 11 Jul, 2010 11:33
What pump/filter

by boaty69er » Sun 11 Jul, 2010 02:39

Hi. Im builing a 24x12x4 ft pool. I need to know which size pump and sand filter i will require. I shall be choosing a warm air heating unit and my...

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Last post by boaty69er
Sun 11 Jul, 2010 02:39
Buried, above ground pools?? Good or Bad?

by gjo154 » Wed 30 Jun, 2010 17:35

Hello all, I am currently researching purchasing a pool for my property. Like many others, especially in these hard economic times, regular in-ground...

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Wed 30 Jun, 2010 17:35
Placement of Pool Equipment

by NewMyPoolDone » Tue 18 May, 2010 12:24

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In choosing the placement for the pool equipment is was previously agreed on that we would be placing it about 25 feet from the edge of the pool.....

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It all depends on what size your pool is, the size of the pump and filter? 25ft is ok, but any farther than that you could experience a loss in...

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Last post by SteveM1800
Wed 30 Jun, 2010 12:32
New build ? about width

by cab » Mon 21 Jun, 2010 11:32

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i have a question about overall measurements on a new pool. it is "suppose" to be 20.9 x 40. the contractor installed marine grade plywood...

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thanks alot you have been alot of help.

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Last post by cab
Mon 21 Jun, 2010 16:44
10 year old plaster -How do we tile over it?

by rustyandjulie » Mon 07 Jun, 2010 08:29

Our pool is 10 years old and the plaster has been coming away from the sides for years in small pieces. Can we tile over the plaster without a lot of...

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Last post by rustyandjulie
Mon 07 Jun, 2010 08:29
Community pool remodel disaster - contractor abandoned us

by Henry_R » Wed 02 Jun, 2010 21:08

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Our community pool was to be replastered, but the contractor abandonded the job. We have to find a new contractor which we have in the works.

I...

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Thanks for the comment.

The expansion joint was to have been filled in, but the contractor never got so far as that. With the coping not being even...

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Last post by Henry_R
Sun 06 Jun, 2010 11:51
New plaster needs brushing for 7 days and costs $$$?

by Henry_R » Fri 28 May, 2010 10:38

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Our community pool is being replastered today (specs on sidebar). I've been maintaining the pool since last summer when the pool was closed pending...

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I can't get in to the legalities of the situation between you and your contractor, but I can tell you if the plaster was laid Friday, Memorial Day is...

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Sat 29 May, 2010 22:57

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