I have received some conflicting info from PB regarding the start up process for Stonescapes plaster which also has glass beads in it ( this is being done next week ) start up equipment settings /chemicals. 15,000 gal pool /salt
My Equipment:
Filter: Hayward Pro Series S310T2 High Rate Sand Filter/ Glass Media. Pump: Hayward Tristar VS 950 230V 2.70 THP Variable Speed, SWG: Hayward TCELL 925. Auto Chlorine/Bromine Feeder Pentair Model 320. Aqua Cal Heat /Cool
I have done some research and the PB approach seems to be a bit conflicted from my research. They like to cut corners. I am hoping to get some feedback on the following:
1. I learned that I need to brush the plaster at least twice a day for the first few weeks which is my plan . ( PB told me to put the robot in and just brush once a day ) I know better than to put a robot in a pool on new plaster . I need to wait three weeks for that and do my 2-3x a day brushing correct ?
2. I asked PB how much I need to backwash or basically how do I get all the dust out from brushing the pool as I refuse to use the robot at first. They told me to use the handheld vacuum on a pole that connects into the skimmer ? Can that be right? Why would I want to push a vacuum on wheels across the new plaster ? How does the dust get out of the pool? How do I know when to backwash ? What is the correct and best process for clearing all the plaster dust debris from the pool during the first few weeks?
3. Right after acid wash and before or during fill should any chemicals be added to insure no staining on plaster etc?
4. It is likely two days will go by after fill before they come back out to start the equipment , what do I need to do during that time ? Is that too long to wait ? It is crazy hot here in Central Texas . On the NPT plaster start up they suggest adding sequestrant right after the pool is filled, should I do this? If so does the equipment have to be on in order to do this?
5. I also understand I can not add salt at the start , I thought it was best to wait 30 days before I should add salt? PB told me they will add it after two weeks , is this correct ?
6. PB will start equipment and do the first chemicals. I want to be able to check them on how they do the chemicals and set up the pump etc. what can you guys tell me about that and to watch for ? I know the pump will run 24/7. What would be the correct speeds for the first several weeks of my pool start up ? I asked them what they will use instead of salt for the first few weeks , they said that I have an IN LINE chlorinator and they will put tabs in it . I am not familiar with that, any insight ?
I would appreciate any guidance on these start up questions, I am trying to learn as much as I can through the TFP pool school. I just want to be able to check what they are doing as I do not want to be set up for failure.
My Equipment:
Filter: Hayward Pro Series S310T2 High Rate Sand Filter/ Glass Media. Pump: Hayward Tristar VS 950 230V 2.70 THP Variable Speed, SWG: Hayward TCELL 925. Auto Chlorine/Bromine Feeder Pentair Model 320. Aqua Cal Heat /Cool
I have done some research and the PB approach seems to be a bit conflicted from my research. They like to cut corners. I am hoping to get some feedback on the following:
1. I learned that I need to brush the plaster at least twice a day for the first few weeks which is my plan . ( PB told me to put the robot in and just brush once a day ) I know better than to put a robot in a pool on new plaster . I need to wait three weeks for that and do my 2-3x a day brushing correct ?
2. I asked PB how much I need to backwash or basically how do I get all the dust out from brushing the pool as I refuse to use the robot at first. They told me to use the handheld vacuum on a pole that connects into the skimmer ? Can that be right? Why would I want to push a vacuum on wheels across the new plaster ? How does the dust get out of the pool? How do I know when to backwash ? What is the correct and best process for clearing all the plaster dust debris from the pool during the first few weeks?
3. Right after acid wash and before or during fill should any chemicals be added to insure no staining on plaster etc?
4. It is likely two days will go by after fill before they come back out to start the equipment , what do I need to do during that time ? Is that too long to wait ? It is crazy hot here in Central Texas . On the NPT plaster start up they suggest adding sequestrant right after the pool is filled, should I do this? If so does the equipment have to be on in order to do this?
5. I also understand I can not add salt at the start , I thought it was best to wait 30 days before I should add salt? PB told me they will add it after two weeks , is this correct ?
6. PB will start equipment and do the first chemicals. I want to be able to check them on how they do the chemicals and set up the pump etc. what can you guys tell me about that and to watch for ? I know the pump will run 24/7. What would be the correct speeds for the first several weeks of my pool start up ? I asked them what they will use instead of salt for the first few weeks , they said that I have an IN LINE chlorinator and they will put tabs in it . I am not familiar with that, any insight ?
I would appreciate any guidance on these start up questions, I am trying to learn as much as I can through the TFP pool school. I just want to be able to check what they are doing as I do not want to be set up for failure.