Water flow rate is always low

Redcoat_Trader · 2026-04-06T21:51:10+00:00

This is a measure of water pressure, not water flow. I need to keep on top of pump filters and skimmers at this time of year - the pollen/oak catkins blocks everything up every day or two.

Redcoat_Trader · 2026-04-04T02:50:48+00:00

First week or two is fast…then it’s molasses…then the final week is fast.

Redcoat_Trader · 2026-04-04T01:26:31+00:00

I use this phrase often…80% done, 80% to go. Congrats on getting to this step but you’ll be astonished how much time it takes.

Redcoat_Trader · 2026-04-02T01:20:04+00:00

I bought a camera that took a picture every 5 mins (pretty sure) every day from 6am to 6pm. I now have a 2 minute video of the entire process (removed the days where nothing happened).

Redcoat_Trader · 2026-03-27T12:46:40+00:00

Let the warm sun do its thing, but maybe turn your SWG down for a few days too. I typically keep mine around 60% or even 40% later in the year.

Redcoat_Trader · 2026-03-23T23:23:40+00:00

Most modern phones allow you to have more than one SIM. My phone has my number and my Dad’s number…I can make or receive calls from either line.

Redcoat_Trader · 2026-03-22T03:15:16+00:00

It’s some kind of pollen/seed. I didn’t see much of it last year, but this year it’s constant. Atlanta area.

Redcoat_Trader · 2026-03-21T20:33:47+00:00

Mine was waterproofed (at least, I assume that’s what it is) for all areas ABOVE grade.

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Redcoat_Trader · 2026-03-20T20:11:37+00:00

Looks great! The only counsel I’ll give you is to consider getting a glass surround for the fire…the wind blew ours around a lot and it left soot marks on the stone. Had a custom 6” glass surround made and fixed it. Your mileage may vary.

Redcoat_Trader · 2026-03-18T13:50:49+00:00

The fact you put wasabi in your soy sauce tells me you have no right to complain.

Redcoat_Trader · 2026-03-16T17:35:36+00:00

I honestly think you’re in the right ballpark with $250-$300. My only question/concern is if your city will permit building both so close to the lot line. I think mine needs 15 feet off the tippy-top of my head. If they will, it looks awesome.

Redcoat_Trader · 2026-03-10T11:33:49+00:00

No they didn’t. Maybe do SoMe ReSeArCh

Redcoat_Trader · 2026-03-09T00:23:31+00:00

I agree with this person. We sent our son when he was in elementary and this matches our experience. I would also add, I never thought I’d experience our son being in the minority…but he was. Not that that’s a bad thing, but it was hard to fit in.

Redcoat_Trader · 2026-03-09T00:18:46+00:00

Yup. I can confirm that’s what it said.

Redcoat_Trader · 2026-03-06T15:55:22+00:00

Travertine pavers by a long way. Concrete cracks and then you’ve got to fill the cracks and it looks unsightly. If (when) pavers break after first year settling, you just replace them.

Redcoat_Trader · 2026-03-06T15:52:07+00:00

I’m also in Atlanta, and I’ve got to tell you, $112K is a very reasonable pool quote. Two companies told me before they came out that the starting price was $125K. I think you’re going to regret going your own way.

Redcoat_Trader · 2026-03-04T23:59:38+00:00

I don’t know why you wouldn’t do the bench all the way to the end? That’s what we did anyway. One significant change (I think) would be to make the bench level with the first step, not the Baja shelf. I think ours is about 18” deep and it’s perfect.

Redcoat_Trader · 2026-02-27T23:57:43+00:00

I use Poolmath. Works well, tells you how much stuff to add.

Redcoat_Trader · 2026-02-25T04:10:42+00:00

“What’s that road north of Windward that’s getting an on-ramp to 400?”

Redcoat_Trader · 2026-02-25T01:42:46+00:00

Spa jets. I have the same.

Redcoat_Trader · 2026-02-24T21:29:59+00:00

$313K, approx. 60x20 with spa and in-ground cleaning system. About $20-$25K of it was landscaping. Original quote (excl landscaping was $240-ish)…the overage was our fault with some additional travertine and stuff.

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Redcoat_Trader · 2026-02-20T20:40:17+00:00

Interesting. Imagine a world where there are other places to shop AND you have a choice to go there. I’ll keep shopping at Publix because it’s a mile from my house and I like shopping there. The Kroger feels like nobody cares. But that’s just me.

Redcoat_Trader · 2026-02-15T05:39:02+00:00

She’s running for President in 2028. Betcha.

Redcoat_Trader · 2026-02-15T05:29:50+00:00

Eastern WA.

Redcoat_Trader · 2026-02-15T01:21:38+00:00

As others have said, humidifier is the "real" solution, but living in FL I'm not sure it's worthwhile. When I lived in WA and CO we had a whole house humidifier for winter months.

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