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Week 2 update We're chipping away at all the mess in the yard, but still have a lot to do. I sure wish I could swim in it. I put the robot in today for the first time and it did a great job on the leaves and acorns. Never going back to the pole and bag again!

Guess I was too impatient yesterday. This morning the pH is 7.2 and TA is down 40ppm to 140ppm. Should I leave it alone until pH rises again, or keep dropping TA and then get the pH up?

I'm using the one on the manufacturers website: http://clindustries.com/MSDS/Start_Up_Procedure.pdf These are the 2 relevant steps from the Day 1 instructions: Step 2. High total alkalinity should be lowered to 80 ppm (mg/l) using pre-diluted Muriatic Acid (31-33% Hydrochloric acid). Always...

Hmmm ... I took the measurements, used the pool calculator and it said to lower my TA I needed to lower my pH to 7.2 and to do that I need 58oz of 31% acid. So I did that and re-tested ... nothing changed. Maybe I didn't wait long enough? I don't want to overshoot it so I guess I'll wait.

Pumps running! Still a bunch of little things to do like programming schedules, in addition to the start up. I wish it would stop raining. It's a little bigger than planned. It's ~21k gallons based off the meter.

I read somewhere you can rub a puck on it and it will come off. Will try that if it's still there when I eventually get in. Spent the morning setting up the skimmers since apparently that's the pool builders job around here, or something ... fun! All done now and about half-way full.

Yeah, I noticed it after they were done and left. Plaster guy thinks it will come out either on its or with some brushing. If not he says he can have a diver polish it. I got my shop vac out and sucked up all the water and debris.

Fudge ... brand new plaster. :(

Yes, everything. I don't have an apples to apples comparison because my pool is 25% bigger than theirs, and I added a patio extension, Hydrazzo instead of pebble, etc. Basically whatever your budget is, you'll find a way to spend. I will say I was able to undercut the most expensive bid by a...

So, with all the invoices in, I came in about $850 less than estimated.

We have a mix of elm and live oak. The elms drop their leaves this time of year and the live oaks drop them in the spring. Outside of those times I think it will be tolerable. My garage is always full of leaves when the elms drop and the closest tree is probably 25 feet or more away. I don't...

My spanish isn't good enough to follow along. They eventually got it working. Looks pretty good. This is Hyrazzo Pacifico. They are coming back tomorrow to acid wash and polish it.