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  1. texasgal78

    Black growth on grotto

    What is this black growth and how do I get it off? I tried scrubbing it, but it's not doing much. Sent from my SM-G930T using Tapatalk
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    New pool pump died after 2 hours-new startup

    We filled our new pool, which finished in the late morning yesterday. We added the sequestrant and 2 gallons of acid. Pool water before adding anything was Ph 8.2, CH 200, TA 130. After adding chemicals Ph < 6.8, CH 150, TA60. My husband's pool friend came over they turned on the pump. 2 hours...
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    Acid washing new prism matrix question-Help!

    Are these areas with excess plaster ok?? I asked if he could go over some more to expose more of the pebble so he did a little with straight acid. He said if he does too much it will get too rough. Are these areas like that because there just isnt enough pebble in those areas that maybe should...
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    New pool start up

    We are scheduled for pre-plaster on Thursday and plaster on Friday, but with all the rain in the forecast, I'm not sure if it will happen. I'm trying to get prepared. My husband picked up 4 bottles of 31% muriatic acid and I found this for $2.50/gallon at Walmart today. It was, i think, 3.80...
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    Any need to add abalone shells to prism matrix?

    Those of you that have done the prism matrix, do you need to add more abalone shells or does it already have enough in the mix? Does it sparkle a lot in the sunlight? Also, if you have used glass tile with it to border your tanning ledges/steps, did it turn out ok? One of the plaster companies...
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    Wet edge primera stone, anyone?

    Does anyone have pics to share of their Wet Edge primera stone. We are leaning towards this, however, my husband really likes the mini pebble. My kids will be in that pool 24/7 and usually they come out of the pool with red/sore feet! Those of you that went with the primera stone, are you...
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    New owner build in North Texas

    Let me start by saying HELLO!! I have learned soooo much already from this forum!! My husband and I are about to start our journey with building our own pool. Thankfully, he has a lot of experience in dealing with building and subcontracting, just not pools! We just picked up our design and will...