Swimming pools blog

I’m planning to purchase a new solar cover reel and solar cover for
my inground pool. Any advice on brands or types on both of these
items?

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I am in the process of designing a pool in AZ. It is an IG pool/spa
combo. I want to heat the spa only (1000 gal approx). My choices are
electric or propane, there is no NG in our neighborhood.
I have researched heat pumps and it appears that they can maintain
the heat at a less cost than […]

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Any links anyone can share on building an indoor pool or converting an
outdoor pool to indoor? I am sure there is more involved than just putting
up a roof and walls…Thanks!
Trish
Proud mom to
Brandi, Lindsey and Brad
(thank you!! Texas Adoption Resource Exchange! www.adoptchildren.org)
Alexandra and Ryan (adopted from Chelyabinsk/Miass, Russia)
and the Chipster (our 3 year old multiracial former […]

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I received info on this from another list, but at the big NARI
Home improvement show, there is going to be some big pool and spa
dealers selling goods at some nice disounts. I plan to go and pick up
a new cover or two for my A/G pool. Heres the text in case anyone […]

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At the end of the season, I placed Clorine tablets over rust stains
on the bottom of my pool, closed the cover, turned th pump down to an
hour a day.
Well I open my cover last night, everywhere I put the Clorine tablets
I now have large brown stains that are not brushing off.
Any idea what to do […]

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I hope I am at the right group…
My husband and I are having a house builting in S. California. We
want to have a inground pool put in and I would love suggestions on
chosing a contractor. If anyone can help or lives in the Palmdale
area of LA County and can recommend a contractor it and all
suggestions […]

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Nick,
It depends on where you are located. I have been researching solar
pool heating. The common black mat collectors disappointed me. THe
required square footage relative to the pool surface area was in
excess of 50%. I can just see 250 sq ft of black mat on my roof.
They were also a bit […]

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In order to pass inspection on my new pool, I’m required to install
alarms on all of the house doors leading to the swimming pool area.
In my case, that’s 12 doors! I’m all for preventing the tragedy of
accidental drownings of children. But since it’s just my wife and I
living in the house, […]

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Seasons Greetings to you all. Thanks, everyone, for all your
contributions during the year.
A special thanks to the Members who have frequently shared their
experience and opinions with those asking for help and information.
You know who you are!
Those of us in the Northern Hemisphere are now past the shortest day,
and looking forward to another season of fun […]

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The plaster on the bottom and sides of my pool is starting to flake
off. Can someone tell me first, what is the superior finish. Is it
pebbletec, fiberglass (fibretec), or just go with a good replaster .
Also, how much does this processs go for?? My pool is a playpool 3-5-
4 and is about 35X15. Can’t seem […]

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