Recent content by alski4

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    When to test after initial fill

    Ok , Im on my own with the chemicals now!! Here are my test results. FC - 0 CC - 0 TC - 0 PH - 8.2 TA - 70 CH - 190 CYA - 60 Per the Pool Calculator I need to add the following : bleach - 75oz muriatic acid - 22oz calcium chloride - 85oz stabilizer - 17oz Here are my questions. Is there a...
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    When to test after initial fill

    That was my thought too. The way I look at it is that I paid for it anyway :lol: . I already started a log with the fill.
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    When to test after initial fill

    Retested the TA . Got 150. Still a little high but much better!
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    When to test after initial fill

    I don't think I did :oops: . Why would that affect any thing?(just curious)
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    When to test after initial fill

    I finished filling the pool and spa on Saturday. I couldn't resist the urge to break out my TF-100 and do a test on the fill water. The pb is coming tomorrow to do the initial chemical startup. My question is how long should I wait to retest after he puts in the chemicals? Here are my test...
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    Time to take the plunge

    Had to post a couple of pics of the LED in action. Much deeper colors than what the pics show.
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    Time to take the plunge

    Pool was filled by 8am this morning. PB still has to finish installing jets , skimmer lid/door etc. They are coming out Monday to do all of the final details. Then Wed or Thursday they will do the final top coat of the deck. I figured out the controls enough to put in service mode to turn on...
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    Time to take the plunge

    Its the pump for the wellpoint under the pool. The builder will remove it and cap the line when everything is complete.
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    Time to take the plunge

    Acid wash is done and fill has started.
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    New Pool build......Midlothian, TX

    Holy spa jet Batman!!! :lol:
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    Time to take the plunge

    The pebblesheen was installed today! :cheers: Im trying not to freak out because it is alot lighter than I was expecting. The spa pics are a little deceiving. There are tile accents that have a "haze" on them that make them look like there are holes in the pebble. The acid wash and fill is...
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    Time to take the plunge

    Here are a couple from the inside. Ignore the garbage pit... er I mean the pool!!
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    Time to take the plunge

    Thanks!! With all of the bugs you have to put up a screen to enjoy it in the evenings. Also , the building codes require it to be enclosed or have a perimeter fence around the yard. Believe it or not it also provides some shading.
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    Time to take the plunge

    Not much happened this week due to PB scheduler quitting. Someone else's screen got in before mine due to a mix up. The screen guys finished today. Next week will be the finally , weather permitting. :goodjob:
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    Time to take the plunge

    Deck was topped today. The tan stripe around the edge will be the final color. The final color will be applied at the end of the build. Next thing to be installed will be the screen enclosure.