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^ You're darn tooting! Heck, that purdy much goes without saying, I reckon.

Wow, nice job! From the looks of it, the builder appears to be clean and methodical with the build; nice clean dig-lines and connections. Can't wait to see it finished.

Way to go Jay! You've just ruined it for us! :)

NICE!!! What is the rub/marinade? ...Rack of Ribeye at Sams, have them cut into 1.5" slices.

Thanks everyone! ..but could always use more practice! Jabooh, we'll have to meet up this spring for a cook-out.

The weather was perfect, Pork Legs on sale and friends to help cook (it’s part of my recipe). We brined overnight the quarters, rubbed with spice/OO and seared, then slow-cooked for about 12 hours. 75 pounds of the best pulled pork I’ve ever made. The Chicken was added to keep an eye on the fire!

Sounds like you're on a good track. I agree, the CYA test is tricky and varies with light source and perception (my eyes play tricks on me sometimes) . I suggest purchasing a 50PPM CYA standard. It's a good reference point.

You would think so, but I feel it's leaching from between the tile (grout=porosity) and only being deposited on the glass surface. I'ts very common in Latin america where they opt for glass tile on many architectural builds and pools; combined with less than favorable concrete blends it's...

..another vote for efflorescence. It's originating from the cement/mortar not the pool water.

..yeah, yeah, I realize they are efficient and versatile and now that you've destroyed my size-argument, I'm at a loss. I'll have to focus on bashing the automatic Traegers (sp?) now!! At least the ceramics still use wood/charcoal.

Good advice already provided here. FWIW-I agree with your idea of supplementing with pucks when going away. I do the same thing and it works beautifully.

I'm fairly new as well and learning some of the terminology check out this thread: http://www.troublefreepool.com/threads/87968-White-scaling-on-my-new-waterfall-amp-disagreement-amount-chemical-levels Maybe the same type carbonate build-up from the mortar/cement.

Nice informative post! Spread that sense of understanding around.

Yes, thank you for the update. DuPont makes a great product! ..oh, NICE Model you have there!

Nice!

Re: thoughts on bio-active cya reducer Very interesting product indeed. A few ounces of that magic would allow for use of pucks on extended vacations. Thanks for posting XpertPool.

As I said, it's "definitely" coming (migrating) from the cement. The picture you posted was very clear and certainly recognizable as inorganic carbonate build-up. I would first try and seal anywhere feasible. May not work, but not much to lose. If not, clean the spots with HCl like you did...

Yeah, they're OK :suspect: But those Darn Ceramics are just too small for my Texas taste-it ain't a party unless you can "cure" 30lbs of meat :cool:

^Agreed! Heat definitely involved!

^NICE-Thank you!

Welcome to TFP! You found the perfect spot for solutions to all your pool related issues.

Yes, exactly why I mentioned scaling ("leeching"/"Efflorescence") or whatever it's called. I'm firm on it being a form of carbonate; most likely calcium. Maybe or maybe-not added in excess to aid the cement cure time. The waterfall is the perfect environment for formation of carbonates.

..well then it's decided! I'll tell my evil-spawn that you said so and then add that you told us Dice needs the pool for therapeutic proposes as well as his mental well-being. You know, with all the current focus on canine-psychology, it could damage him immensely if we remove him from the pool...

I would also advise against it. So many details at play. Why take a risk of problems for such a small change in aesthetics?

Whoa, huge kitchen island! Most excellent-You will love and quickly use all the space during pool parties! - - - Updated - - - I had to chuckle! Just keep the ears flushed as much as possible; it's ok to share your kids swim-ear!

Thanks for the kind words! Karen-luckily not a digger and the landscaping has survived, but coming home to many sticks of firewood floating really makes us wonder why we keep him....wood-bark sinks & also stains, just saying :) Molly-Sandy is a great name for the yellow's. Dice also loves the...

Gotcha! Thanks

Thanks Patrick and Dave! He's getting old but still a puppy at heart. Amazing how the little things brighten their day-I know I could learn from that! ...all day long with a tennis ball.

..Bingo on what Brushpup said!

It’s definitely a type of calcium scale. Here’s the way I understand it; it's a process of “leeching”. Occurs when higher levels of calcium in the concrete migrate to lower levels (your pool water) and form a type of carbonate at the surface (interaction with air). In essence the pool water...