Recent content by blupblup

Thank you, I get that. Like I said in the original post, it has rained a lot since I added the borates so there’s most likely close to 0 borates in my pool. Anyway, I ordered the borates test strips, so I’ll know soon. But I don’t see the relevance to my problem with the pH constantly rising...

Yes, thank you. I’m aware. Borates don’t have influence on pH and TA test results, right?

Oh okay. I added the borates because every time I added muriatic acid, a couple of days later pH was way over 8.0 again. So as soon as TA and pH were at a good level for several days in a row, I added the borates. It didn't help much, pH kept rising again and again. I've never had this with my...

Thank you Marty. I shouldn't worry about the TA getting too low?

The pH of my pool water. It is 7.8 now, but it keeps going up. Thanks.

Hi guys, So, I have a brand new pool since the beginning of the year. All is well, except the ph is and the TA was constantly rising. I've added so much muriatic acid that I think we're currently not swimming in water but in muriatic acid. Just kidding. Anyway, I don't know what to do anymore...

So.. The PB started 2,5 weeks ago. I've been traveling and been pretty busy with work so hadn't had a chance to give an update, but I did take pictures! First dig: We hit rock ? Rebar and pipes: The next day. We had a little bit of a rainstorm. Oops. Gunite! Next up, tiling and...

No. Because of the raised retaining wall.

The problem is that there is a slope in our backyard. The wall on the left is a raised retaining wall because of that slope. Can't put the skimmer there either although there is about 1,5 ft left of that easement. We can't push the pool in either, because it already is fairly small. 10ft from...

I’ve thought about that as well. I’ll propose it to the builder.

Ok! Thanks. That’s what I wanted to know.

Using the photo with the red circles, easement in the top is 6ft from the fence and the pool is right on that limit. The easement on the left is 5 ft and the pool is about 1,5ft from that easement. Now, if you look carefully, you can see there is a wall that is needed because the yard is on a...

So, I've decided which PB is going to build my pool! Yay, I'm very excited. Question: the pool surface is 476. The contract includes 2 skimmers, but after reviewing all details, the PB says we can't put the skimmers across from each other because of easements North and East of the pool. The red...

Sounds like an awkward system. My previous pool was a Pentair pool and their screen logic system works, even when your internet is down. You just have to be connected to your home wifi of course, but the system still works locally...

Shrid, the ones I contacted were not recommending it, but also weren’t trying to convince me of not getting a swg. Would you you mind letting me know what builder you used? Would you recommend him? I’ve contacted over 7. 4 replied. 1 didn’t show up at the meeting. I met with another one but...