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Hello TFP, this is my first post over in this section. Sorry if this post goes in a few different directions, but I'm trying to diagnose an issue here. One year ago this month, we filled our newly built plaster pool. This is our second plaster pool, so I'm somewhat familiar with pool upkeep...

Hi all, I've read numerous threads on salt brands and have figured out it really doesn't matter as long as it's pure. I saw this Culligan salt at Costco. It's pretty inexpensive. It does have something called Sofner-Guard. I didn't see any info on Culligan website and there is non on the bag...

Trying to remotely turn on/off a Pentair VSF 011056 pump with a wifi 120v switch. I have the cannon plug/pigtail wire that came with the pump. On a typical setup with automation and a panel, is it just a simple 120v trigger that turns the pump on/off? Or does it step the voltage down for the...

Happens on desktop and phone. No matter where I click the link from for the plaster start up page, I get redirected to - https://www.troublefreepool.com/blog/ Cleared cache, didn't help. Thank you

I've read quite a few comments about potential cracking issues with umbrella sleeves, but I haven't read any first hand accounts or seen pictures of plaster cracking due to umbrella sleeves. It almost seems just as easy to put the sleeves in the decking around the pool if it is an issue... but...

Just curious if anyone knows why the Pentair Spabrite light needs to be 18" below water level.... I'm wanting to light up a 16" water depth baja shelf with one. Not sure if its an electrical code thing, a glare thing, or whatever else. Thank you

My build is underway and I'm trying to decide if its worth 3 or 4x the money for an LED sheer over a normal unit. I've looked at tons of pictures online as I've never seen one in person. I'm honestly not too impressed with the pictures, as it looks more like a line of LED lights on the tile...

Hi there TFP... Just getting underway on my build. I was set on using a LED sheer, but I've never seen one in person, and honestly, the pictures don't look too impressive to me. But, a few people I've spoken with says they're great and wouldn't have gone without LEDs. If anyone in the Vegas...

Hi there, simple question. I see 1" and 6" lips available on sheer descents, yet the mfgs don't really specify which on is for what type of pool/install. I'm guessing most builders know, but I don't as an O/B. Thank you.

I am going to need some things in the next few weeks - Skimmer, return eyeballs, drains, sheer descents, and a few other plumbing parts. What is the best online pool supply house? I'd appreciate any recommendations. Also, are all skimmers the same? Or are there any that are better? Thank...

Just starting a new build here in Las Vegas. We're on a one acre lot with a blank slate for a back yard. Before purchasing this house, we looked at one that had a pool layout that we loved, so we're copying most of the details with this one. I do have a full size Cat backhoe and skid steer...

Hello, Getting ready to start an in ground plaster pool. We are trying to keep costs low with this build. As far as pool electronics, we only have a pump and two lights. That's it. Since the pump is a programmable Pentair Intelliflow, I hate to buy a Pentair panel just to control the...

Just starting a new in ground plaster build in Las Vegas. I'm on 1 acre and I have a lot of equipment I can use, so I'd really like to dig my own pool. Every pool builder or sub I've spoken with says it's extremely difficult and I should not attempt it. They act like its some sort of well...

I have converted from pucks after a ton of reading and research on this forum. I am adding a small amount of bleach daily. I'm leaving town soon, and am wondering about putting my floater back in while I'm gone to keep appropriate chlorine levels. What do people normally do? Thanks!

I have searched, read, looked, etc, and I can't find a definitive answer on what is happening to my pool. I even had a pool service company (highest rated one in the area on Yelp) come out and look, and he was stumped. We bought the house in September 14. We did a water change earlier this...

Hello, new member here, and I'm really enjoying learning about our pool on this site! My wife and I purchased our first home about 9 months ago, so we've been doing all sorts of cool projects to it! The latest is an outdoor kitchen area. I did all the work myself, minus the stucco! Before I...

Hello, long time reader, but first post! I have read through the pool school articles, and they're great! We bought our house in September of last year. The pool was built in 09, the house 06. So far, we've really enjoyed having a pool, especially in the Las Vegas summer! It has been fairly...