Looking for experience/feedback on using a panel based stainless system such as Clayton-Lambert manufacturers.
This is for a residential pool built on a 15 degree slope with a wet edge, vanishing on the downhill side.
Received preliminary budget pricin
Read more…ANY CREATIVE SOLUTIONS OUT THERE FOR SHOOING OFF DUCKS AND GEESE?
THEY HAVE BECOME IMMUNE TO A "FAKE SNAKE" - NEED SOME KIND OF A MOTION ACTIVATED SOLUTION THAT PRODUCES A SUDDEN MOVEMENT WHEN THE VARMINTS APPEAR
THEY ARE COATING THE POOL AND POOL DECK
Read more…I know several companies in Atlanta where my friends/colleagues work and their company's business model is built around ripping off the customer. For example, they have to replace the Polaris bags every month regardless of condition ( and its above t
Read more…I wanted to chime on and offer some observations on the progress of a case study I am working on in NYC.
The Facility has a 144,000 gallon Lap Swimming pool, Used primarily for Competitive Swimming and Training. It has HR Sand Filtration, A Cal Hypo
Read more…In the interest of planning WAY ahead. I am wondering the opinion of my pool brothers and sisters. I have seen some pros and cons to both but I am curious to hear from those who have lived the life of hiring. Is it better to hire employees or contra
Read more…Greetings Pool Geniuses!
My company recently remodeled a 75,000 commercial pool that has had very poor maintenance for years. We specifically state that we do not perform start up on commercial pool projects as we concentrate on the construction aspe
Read more…Hello everyone!
I have a spa "jets" issue that I was hoping to get some help with.
I have a client with a pool/spa combo with a VSP. The jets (7 of them) are on the spa return manifold and are opened by a valve actuator. There is a cut "air" line (2"
Read more…Does anyone know where I can buy Stingray or Piranha leaf nets? The pool world's largest distributor quit carrying them...Leslies Pool Supply. They are now selling a cheap knockoff made in China. I bought one and it lasted about 3 weeks. And when I s
Read more…Good morning, I have a customer's pool and that I'm having a hard time keeping chlorine. Here's the current details.36000, gunite w attached spa.TH 225, TC 3, FC 3, pH 7.6, TA 100, cya 90Phosphates at least 1750 & minimal to no nitrates. Also, they h
Read more…Haven't seen these in a while and have forgotten how we handled them. I think it's a model 20. What kind of fixture can be used to replace this??
Thanks
Read more…Is the site I have created to help clients design a pool in your backyard or anywhere for that matter!
Please take a minute to visit and send me an email if you have any questions!
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Read more…I have an opportunity for someone in Mid Kansas. One of my clients is going to be blasting and resurfacing their pool and they asked me for a recommendation. I know no one in the area. Any suggestions?
Read more…PH bounce, what exactly does this mean? Should I expect to see some kind of rebound or is this another pool phrase.
I am talking specifically about vinyl liner pools and the need for the alkalinity buffer to create a stable pH. We are used to adding
Read more…What waterproofing products perform best on weir walls inside and out.
Does any one have information on surge tank sensors that activate the edge circulation system when bathers enter the pool.
Is a waterproofing additive in mortar beds that are consta
Read more…My wife and i are looking to relocate from southern california. We love Boise and Salt lake city. Is there a way to find out how many pools are in these areas? I understand that it will be significantly less than where we are now, but id like to k
Read more…Ok so from reading on PGN I understand the reasons behind the high alkalinity start ups but what then? Once the pool has stabilised what does the alkalinity do that the calcium hardness doesn't by way of protecting the surface. I don't get the buff
Read more…I hear a lot about soil stabilization techniques here in Texas; specifically soil injection. I heara LOT of pluses and minuses... I'm up in the air but do lean toward the old fashioned stand by, piers. What does everyone else think? Any thoughts a
Read more…I have a client that is wanting to used flamed granite inside and outside a spa that is currently in cosntruction. Has anyone had experience with flamed granite in a pool or spa? Did it last? Was it slippery? Were there challanges getting it to s
Read more…Hi to everyone,
First of all, thanx for accepting me in your community and congratulations for the work you do helping and sharing knowledge.
My story is the following: I have a water games in a park and to automate the water PH and ORP levels we have
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