haha so funny about the TF-100. I bet that he was probably a bit shocked. There are a ton of people that don't know any better about CYA. My neighbor I would love to sneak in his back yard and get a sample of his pool water to test. He runs pucks and whenever there is rain he shocks it just for the heck of it. I have never seen it not clear though so who knows?
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Why don't you suggest the TFP method for your neighbor? I have managed to convince a neighbor to switch to TFP. He is waiting for me to stabilize my pool first..
The pool is now filled (after draining it last evening). CYA is around 50 (whew!) .. I have to add bleach, acid, salt, etc.... and stabilize it.
The PB still has to hook up my Stenner pump (for acid), the Sense & Dispense for pH control, startup the ultra UV, etc.. etc.
I made a convert, not by brow beating them or even suggesting they change.
They came over thinking that they were an old hand at this looking after a pool caper. They were going to give me a few pointers on taking care of my new pool.
I showed them the water in my pool and their jaw dropped saying "I want that. How much does it cost to get water like that?"
I said "Easily done and cheaper than whatever you do now."
He says "How could that be? Prove it to me."
I showed him my running costs and what I do and use and that was the end of it.
I thanked him for coming over to share his knowledge with a noob like me.
They came over thinking that they were an old hand at this looking after a pool caper. They were going to give me a few pointers on taking care of my new pool.
I showed them the water in my pool and their jaw dropped saying "I want that. How much does it cost to get water like that?"
I said "Easily done and cheaper than whatever you do now."
He says "How could that be? Prove it to me."
I showed him my running costs and what I do and use and that was the end of it.
I thanked him for coming over to share his knowledge with a noob like me.
I don't plan on recommending anything right now. Frankly this is his second pool and for a puck/shock person his pool is the best I have seen. I was asking him a bunch of questions and he was kind enough to answer before I found TFP. Personally I am going to wait until my pool is up and running for awhile before I recommend anything because I don't think he would really take me seriously. He is a super nice guy and we get along but I am just going to go with the flow for now.
Yeah his pool does look great though. I don't know if he'll ever ask because he knows I went with a salt system and his is the typical PB puck/ozone/nature2 system.
...well, how are you liking the Blue Surf color now that it has had time to settle? How does the shelf look?
Well, we are basically starting over again, since we drained and re-filled ...
The color has not changed much.. but then, I am starting to balance the pool from yesterday.
Will take a pic tomorrow in the morning and post it here
IT is tomorrow! LOL Yeah I am a pest but..............we all want to see.
I am glad things went so well. Now to keep everyone else away from your pool!
Kim
I am glad things went so well. Now to keep everyone else away from your pool!
Kim
New pics here - Water balanced for 3 days after drain/fill.
The Deep End (note: This is after a dust storm came by last evening - you can see the dust at the bottom - the in-floors have since cleaned it)
Sun / Shade on the Baja bench 12.5 inches depth
The Deep End (note: This is after a dust storm came by last evening - you can see the dust at the bottom - the in-floors have since cleaned it)
Sun / Shade on the Baja bench 12.5 inches depth
Absolutely beautiful! And even with dust! Can't beat that. I know ya'll are glad to have it filled for real now.
Suz.
Suz.
Yes, frankly, its a relief that I am managing the chemistry. Cant imagine the plight of the pool owners who are being duped by these so-called pool "maintenance" companies!
TFP is really easy to master and once the water is balance, it is quite easy to maintain...
TFP is really easy to master and once the water is balance, it is quite easy to maintain...
It's been a journey... from "dig" to "pool-cover" A few closing shots..
Water features...
Finally.... the 'cover' - also blue!
A few closing shots.. Water features...
Finally.... the 'cover' - also blue!
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What is the name of this glass tile you used? It is beautiful. I am looking at Arctic Lagoon, and I believe yours looks similar to Arctic Ocean. Btw your pool is amazing!A few pics of the glass tile on the 'wall'
Quite iridescent ... wish I could do this for the whole pool! Maybe next pool
Another angle..
Thanks.. we really dig the glass tile..
The model is NNRG-181 from Noble (http://nobletile.com/1-inch-renoir-glass/)
The model is NNRG-181 from Noble (http://nobletile.com/1-inch-renoir-glass/)
Beautiful! So what are your thoughts on the volume of sound produced by your water features, out of curiosity?
The sheer and the bubbler are the quietest and I like it that way. The 3 jets are quite noisy, but are a hit with kids...
So, we turn on everything with kids .. and turn off the jets & bubbler for us - just keeping the sheer
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