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Just had my pool replastered with SGM Diamond Brite plaster (Cool Blue). PB provided a vendor to perform start-up (June 11th), adding 9 gallons of acid and one bottle of (30 oz) of Mega Iron Out Formula II. Acid amount sounds correct; the iron out formula was low since directions call for 30...

After dealing with our PB regarding a faulty plaster job, it looks like they are offering to replaster our pool. We initially had the standard Diamond Brite Antiles Aquamarine color. Is there a better finish we should consider for this replaster? Thanks in advance, Rich

Pooldv, yes I have seen that link. Can you tell me where this information came from? General information put together based on experience? Documented by he National Plaster Counsel. Do you know? The PB has brought up several times their plaster people follow the guidelines of the National...

Texas Spalsh - thanks for the response. You are correct, the PB was attempting to remove some dark marks (not organic stains) from the pool floor. This happened only less than 90 days from the initial plaster and opening of a new pool. I don't have specific numbers of when the PB started this...

Can someone tell me what adding too much trichlor granules will do to your water chemistry and the long term effects of this when it comes to not reducing the chlorine level but continue to try and balance your water (specifically ph)? Some background to this question is first year of pool...

I went out and pulled some water. I don;t have all the chemicals to test (refills are on there way), but this is what I have: Pool was balanced at closing: CC & FC - didn't get any reading (of 6 pucks placed in floater at closing, I have two left) pH - high, based on chart, I would have to add...

I don't have any test results at hand. As I mentioned in previous posts, I will try and locate some, but I don't think I have any from the first year of the pool has been in service. I guess you would have to define "experts". I've had people who service pools come out and tell me my pool...

Initial sanitation was with pucks, then salt water generation since then. I don't have any previous test results at this time. I may be able to find an old print out from a pool company, but I would have to try and locate then. I use a k 2006 test kit, but don't keep logs from one test to the...

Algaecide was added at initial startup by PB, and they recommended us adding a “splash” every few weeks. I couldn’t tell you if it contained copper or not. Initial startup (30 days) was chlorinated with pucks, again provided by the PB. Purchased more myself at a local pool store. Once the 30...

I have a new construction (May 2014) salt water pool that, after one season, the plaster looks nasty. We started with #501 Antilles Aquamarine, and as you can see in the pictures, we have plaster that is gray in appearance as well as white streaks and crazing. Discoloration issues started within...