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I have a Jandy VS epump that is connected to the iaqualink. My pool was just installed this past May. Over the past 2 months, at least once a week (if not twice a week) the light/auto cover gfci breaker in sub panel trips, causing the VS pump to also not work. I reset the light/auto cover gfci...

Sounds easy enough. Do you pour water into the pump to get it to prime when you first open it PoolGate?

I spoke to a Jandy rep and he said that it is not currently possible with their system. He would send it up the chain for a future feature. It would be nice to have now though.

Thanks for the feedback all. I was tempting to keep it open I. The winter so that I do not have to wait for a while for a company to come and open the pool in the Spring. I sounds like it would be best to close it. How easy is it to open a winterized pool myself if I do not want to wait for a...

I live in central Virginia. Winters can be mild; however, we do get streaks of temperatures low as the 20s for a few days with highs in the 30s during January and February. I have heard people running their pumps 24/7 in the winter and others winterizing/closing their pool. This will be my...

Does anyone know if iaqualink can automatically alert me if my variable pump turns off due to a tripped breaker or power surge from a storm? I have found this happen to me twice which I happen to check my pump and noticed it was off. It was probably off for only 8-12 hours, but in case I was...

We have a three month old gunite pool. We have been balancing the water chemistry very well over the past three months. The PH was at 7.8, we added 7 pounds of baking soda to help with raising the total alkalinity to 90 before starting the salt generator system. Just one week ago we started...

Thanks for the response. Just tested the water and no metals!

Hello, I just tested my pool water and when doing the calcium hardness test it showed a fading end point with purple dots in the sample. I read from the Taylor test kit that this is caused by iron and copper in the water and the purple dots are magnesium. When thinking about it I believe it has...

Thanks for the info. I’m getting a colored pebble plaster. The company is having a water truck come out to fill the pool. PB said to immediately start filling it with my own water first until the water truck gets there. I read on TFP website that plaster should sit for six hours before...

PB is not going to be present for some reason. They haven't showed us how to start the pump and set it yet. That is going to happen on Tuesday. If we brush it over the weekend, won't the dust just settle to the bottom until the pump comes on Tuesday? Will that cause a problem? Will the...

The company is coming out to plaster my pool tomorrow. They say that a technician will not be out until Tuesday to begin brushing and circulating the water with the pump. Until then, I am just to add the sequester liquid to the pool and then just let it sit until Tuesday. What are you guys...

Sorry to hear about all of the issues. I will be getting my pool plastered this Saturday. Reading these posts are getting me worried. It sounds like I need to stand out there with them while they are putting the plaster on for oversight. Any suggestions that you think would help me in...

Good idea. I have heard that those floaters can stain or eat through the plaster if they sit on the stairs for a while. Should I tie it to maybe the Skimmer lid and let it float in that area to avoid it resting on the steps and causing stair plaster issues? Will it be a problem if the floater...

Our PB gave us something similar to the NPC startup guide. Will the PH and CYA damage anything (plaster finish, etc.) if it goes unchecked for a few days? I just don’t want to have permanent marks/stains on the plaster. I would keep the pump running 24/7 for those days away.

Our pool will be plastered (sunstone blue pearl-pebble finish) in a couple of days. I have read the plastering info in the pool school/taking advice from my PB. I will be brushing it twice a day for 11 days, but then I may need to be gone for 6 days. Will the plaster in the pool be ruined or...

Thanks!

Well it will be about 1-2 weeks before the pool will be plastered. We will have a SWG with travertine coping and decking. I am on the fence to seal the coping or not while the plaster is not coming for 1-2 weeks. Any advice? I don’t want the coping to deteriorate, but I have heard that that...

Thanks for letting me know. This is helpful!

I was wondering how smooth does the bottom of the automatic poolcover box have to be to avoid any potential future tears/wear on the cover itself? We are installing a cover and the gunite box where the autocover will sit in looks rough. I am not sure if it should be smooth like trowelled...

Good point! Thanks!

My pool is under construction and due to the rain, they are not able to put the plaster on yet. Thus, gunite inground pool has a little water in it and tadpoles are in it now. Should I pour some Clorox bleach in there now to kill them out before they become frogs and lure snakes in? I know...

Thanks all for you suggestions. I plan to use the backer rod and sikaflex.

Thanks for the suggestions!

Has anyone heard of an expansion joint around a round skimmer lid? We are having travertine pavers placed for the pool deck. Someone mentioned placing an expansion joint around the skimmer lid as well the pool beam. I know That we will need one for the pool beam but not certain that we need one...

Thanks. Will sikaflex stain the travertine stone? Someone said that it could.

I am wondering if I should use Polymeric sand or self-leveling sealant on expansion joint. I have travertine pavers going down on a dry set base. Pool PM says it doesn’t matter as long as there is a 3/8-½ inch expansion joint there. The deck builders say they often use polymeric sand between...

My travertine is 1.25” thick, laying a dry set ( 4-5” gravel; 1” sand). Yes we get frost in the winter; although it has not been too bad recently. Ground temp probably in the 20’s to teens for a few weeks.

Great! Thanks!

I am installing a travertine paver deck on a dry set against travertine coping. What type of expansion joint materials do I need to install between the deck and coping? How much of a gap should there be? Any installation instructions would be great. Thanks.