Recent content by jaymantx

Anyone else having a problem logging into the Hayward Omnilogic app on your smartphone? Since the firmware update, everything went to heck... Automation isn't working anymore and now I can't login to the app.

Regarding the pH rising, my pool was finished about the same time as the OP, and my pH also rises from 7.3 to 8 every week or 10 days. I figured it's my plaster still sloooowly curing.

That's exactly it.. I have some white patches and brown patches as well. I went under water and observed them very closely, and the brown spots randomly had more brown stones showing. If you keep brushing, those "plaster creams(?)/more intense blue spots" will go away gradually.

I totally agree. My PB also thanked me multiple times for catching their mistakes, and saving them from huge headaches and cost of fixing them... Unfortunately, these things will happen, and you have to wear an inspector hat. After all, it's your pool.

WOW, that was one long drawn out plaster color reveal! You won't regret it. My Aqua blue plaster is now 3 months old, and it's still changing color (getting lighter verrrry slowly).

If it were me, I would literally cut out 2/3 or more of the sun deck and turn it into a swimming area.

Hi neighbor! I am just east side of 1463. Seems like you've done your homework. Everything looks great! I have a few feedback for you. 1. I would suggest a robot. My neighbor has a polaris vacuum and I dislike all those hoses just hanging out in the pool. I have Maytronics S300, and it's...

Do you have more detailed information such as how many returns, skimmers, main drains, equipment list, etc? I recently finished building mine, and caught quite many problems and dealt with many mistakes made by PB. I documented everything in my build thread (link in my sig). It was my first...

Bringing this thread from the dead. I was wondering about the exact same thing over last weekend, and found the answer here. My SWCG is always "On", and it will only turn on when the pump runs regardless of what SWCG schedule I setup. Seems like SWCG schedule is useless, and SWCG is solely...

I am no expert, but I believe cool deck is also some sort of concrete/plaster, so I don't see why not. One thing I should forewarn you is that cool deck texture will have lots of high and low spots, so even with a good gradient those low spots will trap water and dirt. Generally, cool deck will...

I was quite surprised to learn that most of the loungers are at least 6’ long. I think the average is about 6’5”. So, if you add 4’ (walk way) to the length of the lounger, you would need about 10’ for the lounger and a walk way. One way to reduce that is by orienting loungers diagonally.

I second Kim. Highlight the copings by selecting darker cool deck color. That looks classier I think.

Wow, You and your PB did a great job maximizing all the spaces around the pool. Your outdoor kitchen setup and the orientation is inspiring me to do something about the 5' utility easement space I have on the side of the deck... HMM... :D

HAHA! Yes, yes. My suggestion would block the view of the pool. Pure design sense and the practicality and safety are world apart sometimes. ;)

This is just a suggestion, but seems like your house is very symmetrical. Perhaps, symmetrical pool design might look better with the house. Have you thought about putting the spa in the middle closer to the house? For skimmer location, figure out if wind blows in one direction consistently in...