Recent content by DCFan9

I need some assistance balancing my pool water. Our new pool was plastered on 5/22 and the SWG turned on about 12 days ago. I am testing with my TF-100 test kit and need to bring some levels into balance. I have read pool school several times but would appreciate some insight to assist me on...

36racin, Thanks for posting the pics of cleaning your Jandy cartridge filter. I saw your and thought I should do mine too - exact same color too! Washed them off and put them back in - only a slight drop (3 PSI) in PSI after cleaning though. I think most of the brown is due to sand from the...

Thanks for the feedback! I would only be sealing the interior of the pool as we do not have a negative edge or raised beams. Does efflorescence ever come through plaster if not sealed? Thanks in advance!

A little history first: My pool is currently under construction. It was dug and shot with gunite back in fall. Now that this long winter is over in the northeast and construction has finally resumed. Hopefully our pavers will be completed this week and we can get the pool plastered in the...

Congratulations! Looks like it's going to be a great pool! I think we are using the same pool builder... They also installed the Nature Fusion, but I also want it removed. What is the new system that you are switching out to? $1,200 sounds a little high though. Good luck with your build!

Congratulations on your pool! Looks great so far. The pics look fine to me! I'm using an iPad and they are not rotated when I look at them. Good luck on your build and keep the pictures coming ;)

They did a really nice job. Our pool builder subs out his patio and wall work, I assumed all pool builders did. I have received a few quotes for our retaining walls (424 sq face feet) using techo bloc mini-creta wall and it's roughly 20K. The walls go from about 18" in height to about 45". I...

Your pool looks great! We are in Maryland too. Who did your walls and patio - looks very impressive! We are looking for a contractor. Thanks!

Your project came out great!!! We are also using techo bloc blu. What color did you use on your deck and wall? What did you have to do to install the diving board? Thanks, MJ

The plumbers installed all of the plumbing lines last week and before they left, they pressurized the lines to 30 PSI. This held the pressure of 30 PSI for about 1/2 day then it dropped to 15 PSI the next day. The PB said they do not use water to pressure test the lines (at this point) in the...

jblizzle - maybe the pipe pointed up is for the volcanic air (Polaris Metal Blower) which is for the spa? Doh!- :hammer: nature 2! i did see all of the warnings about the Nature 2 and to be honest since the equipment was just set last week, i did not know what this was until you pointed it...

Jblizzle - I am not sure if there is a valve to adjust the flow between the 2 skimmers - i think that would be a good thing to have, but will ask PB. Which is better: Float diverter or valve for skimmers? Yes, there is a main floor drain connected via at least a 2" flex pipe but not sure how it...

Thanks for your responses jblizzle, Linen ,jtech1, bmoreswim ! After reading your responses I contacted the PB and he quickly offered to swap out the 1.5" PVC with the 2". He shared that he has great faith in his plumbers and was certain they did this for good reason (explanation in original...