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    Post slam

    So I am nearing the end of my slam I hope. Water is getting fairly clear , I only see Algee or dead algee when I brush the sun shelf. Cc is between .5-1.0 next test will use the more precise measuring method. Overnight loss seems to be in a good place levels went up overnight instead of...
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    Travertine type

    We are picking out our deck. We have decided that it will be travertine. We have 2 choices sandblasted or honed. Really like the feel of the honed but worried about how slick it may become when it’s wet. Got some samples of sandblasted and they feel really gritty when you walk on the them...
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    Wood Burning Fire Pits

    So we are having and pool and screen enclosure built for us. We want to have a non permanent wood burning fire pit. It would be located on the deck, which will be travertine. I am wondering if a pit with drain holes will damage or discolor the deck if it were to rain in it. Would we need to take...
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    LED waterfalls

    We currently have 2 18 inch sheer decent waterfalls in our pool design. Thinking about switching those out for some Color changing led waterfalls Led water falls Cost is not much more so we are wondering if these are worth it for adding extra light to the pool or more of a party trick.
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    Pool/Spa Heating gas or electric

    We are in the process of finalizing a pool contract with a spa, in Orlando. Trying to figure out if we should put a gas or electric heater in. Big questions I have: If we put in a 400K gas heater with a 100 pound propane tank, how may hours of heating can we expect to get? What kind of a life...
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    Central Florida Build need some help picking options

    So we have been meeting with pool builders like crazy and think we have settled and design and want some feedback on upgrades and finishes we have selected. The specs 34x16 pool with spa and screen enclosed. 1230 feet of concrete decking plus we have another 225 sqft of covered patio space...
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    Pool Depth

    So we are likely going to put a pool in some time next year and I want to be as educated as possible. What is the average length of the slope of a pool. Lets assume we are going from 3.5 feet to 6 feet. Is there an engineering standard that can be referenced or is it all up to the builder?
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    Water Slide

    So we are thinking about building a pool in the next year or so. I was thinking that it might be nice to put a slide in. Any mind sharing the ballpark cost of adding this type of option? We are located in central Florida and I would want a slide that looks integrated into the pool. Would there...