Recent content by Mike Clarke

Today, after a few delays we got our Stonescapes Carribean Blue mini pebble. Thanks for all the help along the way and the great info from @onBalance for what to look out for during the process. Bicarb start up tomorrow after the acid wash. I was happy with the install, spent some time tarping...

Alright @onBalance I will be doing a bicarb start up. The plaster guy has heard of the process but has never performed one. Surprisingly he is willing to stand by his warranty and wants to be a part of the process. I have my drum all set up and will stop by costco for some baking soda tonight so...

Just tested my tap water and here are the results - FC - 0 TC - 0 CH - 250 TA - 110 PH - 7.8 I plan on using Startup Tec during the fill. Is there anything I should have on hand to adjust the fill water during or immediately after the fill? Thanks

Well it has been a while since I have posted the progress of my build, so I figure it is about time for an update. As it seems with so many pool builds, delays are bound to happen at one phase or another... Ours was with concrete. We have a raised patio behind the pool and cantilever concrete...

Oh my, that does get hot. I will go for the cooler one for sure. Sounds like increasing the amount of shade is going to be key as well. Thanks for this info

Might be cheaper than a new line set for the a/c compressor though... Thanks again

Awesome. I will check that out and adjust accordingly. Thanks for your quick reply

I was worried that might be the case. The plan was for the mini split ac condenser to be turned 90 degrees and basically go where the trash can is. Two options. Option 1 - Have the compressor moved to the other side of the doorway (just out of the picture) and place the pool controller in...

Well plumbing is coming to an end so now on to getting rid of some of this dirt, and getting to work on the concrete coping and patio. I have a question regarding the equipment pad. I have a limited amount of space for the pad, it will end up being about 3' x 10', and I need to get the following...