I built a new customized pool about a year ago and now I am having issues with the surface of the pool becoming rough. I recently checked my pool pH which was found to be 7.8. I did acid wash thrice last year. What could be the reason for such a roug
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With every pool requiring Lights. I set to 10 years ago to design a decent light.
I soon found out that because I was not the installer it had to be simple (IDIOT PROOF)
Now I have achieved this and believe that my range of Swimming
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Have many calcium deposits on a marble dust plaster finish pool. Have been getting some very high bids for a pump and wash ($1500) and the polishing (up to $2400). PLUS the cost of water to refill. Can anyone recommend a good contractor in Westc
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
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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
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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
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