Recent content by Cbarber623

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    Build up - scaling on SWG

    I noticed over the weekend that I have a lot of build up on my SWG. My pool is fairly new. Plaster started up in February. I have been battling rising ph since startup. I put around a quart of acid a week. Maybe I need to step up my acid testing and adjustments? Should I try and clean this...
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    New Plaster startup - Not sure where to go

    What's your thought on using the pool?
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    New Plaster startup - Not sure where to go

    Pool was filled on March 20th. I’ll get Chlorine added. Thanks for your advice
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    New Plaster startup - Not sure where to go

    I'm running out of patience with my pool builder on this plaster startup. I read through all the startup documents and tried to have a conversation about the startup method my builder planned to use. He did not seem too familiar with the startup methods described here, but it's obvious to me...
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    Well water chemistry - new plaster pool build

    Thanks @onBalance. I'll contact some water companies about getting pool water tomorrow.
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    Well water chemistry - new plaster pool build

    My Pool Builder has been responsible since the beginning. He dug it, ran all plumbing, electrical etc. and did the shotcrete. He has a crew that does the plastering. We will be using NPT Quartzscapes French Grey. I did not check for total hardness. I should have asked the lab that did all...
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    Well water chemistry - new plaster pool build

    I haven't updated my new pool in my bio yet, but will soon. We moved into new house yesterday so we are ready to finish the pool. This gunite was shot in this pool December 15th. We are looking to plaster likely later this week and then fill up. I am on a well, so I conducted water test with...
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