- Mar 24, 2022
- 5
- Pool Size
- 14000
- Surface
- Plaster
- Chlorine
- Salt Water Generator
- SWG Type
- Hayward Aqua Rite Pro (T-15)
Need your help — Major problem? Minor problem? Or, No real problem?
Some quick background: We installed an in-ground saltwater gunite pool this past November here in Louisiana. Gunite sprayed on November 12th. Followed by Plaster sprayed December 8th. PB then added water the next day. A week later, the water was declared “balanced” and the pool turned over to me after a 2-hr Pool School.
The problem: PB sub’d the gunite & plaster work. It wasn’t “acid-washed” or anything before adding water. Now, 3 months later, we are overrun with a fine white plaster sand. I have to wash my cartridge filter every ~3 days so as not to lose pressure to the bubblers, etc. Our Dolphin robot picks up cups of this stuff per day. Every time I call our PB to express concern, they tell me it’s completely normal and that it’ll take care of itself through the filter over time. I’m not really concerned with the plaster. It’s come a long way and no etching, etc. BUT, this stuff has created a gritty film everywhere. Specifically, it has been attaching itself within the guts of my Hayward pool pump & my gas heater. Will this shorten the life of this equipment or will it clean itself over time? I worry it’s mucked up my pump or shortened the life of the heater.
Thoughts??? TIA for your helpful experience!
Some quick background: We installed an in-ground saltwater gunite pool this past November here in Louisiana. Gunite sprayed on November 12th. Followed by Plaster sprayed December 8th. PB then added water the next day. A week later, the water was declared “balanced” and the pool turned over to me after a 2-hr Pool School.
The problem: PB sub’d the gunite & plaster work. It wasn’t “acid-washed” or anything before adding water. Now, 3 months later, we are overrun with a fine white plaster sand. I have to wash my cartridge filter every ~3 days so as not to lose pressure to the bubblers, etc. Our Dolphin robot picks up cups of this stuff per day. Every time I call our PB to express concern, they tell me it’s completely normal and that it’ll take care of itself through the filter over time. I’m not really concerned with the plaster. It’s come a long way and no etching, etc. BUT, this stuff has created a gritty film everywhere. Specifically, it has been attaching itself within the guts of my Hayward pool pump & my gas heater. Will this shorten the life of this equipment or will it clean itself over time? I worry it’s mucked up my pump or shortened the life of the heater.
Thoughts??? TIA for your helpful experience!
