ffabcd4 said:

maybe a better idea than paying $35 for 2 from Inyopools.

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So the counterpoint to this is that most of the plugs my PB gave me at my first closing in 2012 are going strong. I had them do it with installing the safety cover and I've been doing since, now on pool #2.

Anywho, I'm sure their cost was worked into the safety cover install / closing bill, and i am equally sure they were not cheap. Add 13 years inflation and $17 each isnt outrageous IMO.

I am always more apt to spend on known quality for things that last a decade +. You're splitting hairs for $1.70 a year or even less.

Removing a corner will work if you can get to a return. Start the SLAM process. Print out the checklist. Go! Link-->SLAM Process

@Bperry @ajw22 attached are some more pictures showing a broader view from today (sorry it's overcast), the rebar during build, and the crack on top from 2021 (so you can see progress, which again I believe has paused?). When the pool was built, I had paid for thicker rebar over their standard build. You can see the bench is fully outlined with rebar. I have video of them shooting the gunite in there so I think that means it was not rebound. When I brought up these cracks to the pool company, they asked me to do a bucket test. Basically implying that unless I was losing water and could prove the gunite shell was flawed, I was out of luck. When the plaster was installled, I had a big issue with the builder as the color was entirely off from the sample (many shades lighter). After much back and forth, they agree to not charge me for the pebble upgrade. Looking back, I should have asked for more. I did try for a full chip out and replaster, but they did not react well to that.

Appreciate any other insights you may have on how to proceed. I really don't want to pay an arm and leg to fix this and worst case, I just leave it if it won't progress and I can't DIY some sort of remedy.


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What is your CYA? What is your CH? What is your Salt?
You list FC = 6 and Chlorine =4. How did you measure both?

Explicit instructions. Print them out and follow them carefully, don't substitute products, don't use a flocculant. Follow instructions to the T:

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There is really very little difference between your pool now, and after you add the SWCG.. Instead of manually adding chlorine, the SWCG will just do that for you.

You just need to understand how your SWCG works.. They are basically dumb as rocks, because they have no brain.. You must be the cell's brain. It is up to you to routinely test your FC level and then adjust the cell's output up or down depending on the results..

You might want to initially test more often, and then as you get to know your pool, you can can test less and less..

It is best to try not to micromanage your SWCG. Trying to maintain a specific FC number each day is impossible.. It is easier to keep your FC at or above your Target FC.. Never try to keep your FC between your minimum and your Target.

I love my saltwater pool and I think you will love yours also..

See the saltwater section of this chart... FC/CYA Levels

Thanks,

Jim R.

Thanks for the reply! Not great news but pretty much what I was expecting. Any ideas on a ballpark of a reasonable bid? 27k gallon pool in central California.

Ccorbin28 said:

Just by appearance do you think i will have room to plumb in the RJ60 and the flow sensor?

Thanks for the advice, i look forward to this project!

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Best thing to do is get out the tape measure. It looks tight. The cell is 15 3/4 inches and the flow switch is 4 inches. Id want 2 feet between the elbow and the jandy valve to feel safe doing the plumbing where the flow switch is after the cell per the manual. Hopefully you have the room. Theres plent of installation videos online to watch also before you dive into it.

Rawhidesabi said:

I kind of hate most of you for your pools looking so great when opened. I did a bad close last year

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Yeah but you weren't one of us yet, and now you are. So you have that going for you, which is nice.

When the time comes to close, get a thread going and tag me, @PoolStored, @Mdragger88 and/or anyone else you meet along the way who would be happy to help, and we'll hatch a plan to give you your best chances at opening. (We'd probably all see your thread if you post one, but tag us just in case we missed it).

Get a salt test kit. Taylor K-1766 or TF Salt Bundle

Test your salt content before adding salt.