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Hi, Just got a FG pool installed. I do not have an autofill. I did some brief reading during the past months about adding a supply line tied to the return line of the pool with a backflow preventer (to avoid mixing pool water and house water). I wanted to just put that supply on a valve (like...

Hi, Will be installing a FG pool in next couple weeks if weather allows and permit app gets approved. This is near Chicago in the burbs. I will have a 12"X12" concrete surround of the pool and then 3 foot apron at a lesser depth poured for my pavers on top. Do you guys typically see rebar or...

I agree. Concept is pretty simple and shouldn't matter what kind of pool installed. I guess my question is if you follow that safely wouldnt pool type be irrelevant? It was mentioned FG pools have more problems in high water tables. Why? I'm just curious why they would have any more then a...

So just some additional detail. You mentioned more problems for FG with high water table. With proper well points and being conscious of pool water relative to water table height what are these problems? Is it just having the weight of concrete that allows for less movement? I would think...

Thanks! When you mention well points you mean like a sump pump? To keep water a certain level below the pool level? I am not exactly sure the reason but I would say it's my area and I happened to buy a house that's the lowest within the few houses surrounding me. So foolish, but had so much...

Hi, New to the forum. Have read lots of good info the past few weeks and have finally decided to start a thread. Looking to get an in ground pool installed. I live in the suburbs of Chicago. (Long Grove, Illinois) 15x39 (possibly 18x40 if gunite). I have a high water table. Very high water...