Recent content by Arcturusdrive

Looks great and is consistent with our quotes

That's very helpful -- will do that tonight. BTW, today's numbers: FC: 4 CC: 0.5 pH: 8.2 TA: 70 CH: 375 CYA: 30 Will get those metals checked just to be sure...

Collected incriminating evidence in the case against my pool guy's expertise, played meteorologist after creating a cloud formation with washing soda, and then watched UV battle my FC to the death.

Thanks for the support. Given the need to increase the TA so much, I took the “big change“ approach and used washing soda. Remind me never to do that again, because I was left with a impressively large cloud. The cloud has now subsided, but i now have a layer of soda dust at the bottom of the...

? I was wondering about that. This is just what I needed to hear...

Thanks. Checked the testing procedures (I’ve done these about 10 times and will probably need a new TF-100 soon)! My strategy was to allow them to start the pool, given warranty considerations, and then I was going to take over. However, now I’m pretty concerned. I was intending to raise the TA...

Hi folks, First weekend the pool’s been open and we have brand new plaster — 3 weeks post fill. SWG isn’t on yet and pool guys opened using pucks. Here are my numbers from the TF-100 FC: 1.5 CC: 0.5 pH: 7.2 TA: 20...

Our loungers sit flat and don't move.

Very personal decision, indeed. We bought 2 and enjoy them greatly. As much $ as we're spending on the pool, landscaping, etc., it made sense for us given the visibility of our deck. That said, to each their own. (I will say that we did much better buying their "seconds" -- each was in the $450...

I totally appreciate that perspective, but this is a spousal demand... :rolleyes:

Hi folks, long time lurker here. We have 4 brick columns surrounding our pool. The brick won't touch the water but is very likely to be splashed, exposed to significant UV, etc. Our PB has suggested getting a penetrating concrete sealer or stain (and we were hoping to tint it to match the trim...