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Dusk lighting wasnt good for the pool, but the rainbow was on point!

sorry to hear about the issues...but on the autofill, what you pictured is not the autofill device. That is just how they tap off of the water line and supply the autofill valve. The autofill valve will be mounted by the pool somewhere, it may look like a small skimmer basket hole. Unless that...

how do they get in the water in the first place? i've seen one in my pool occasionally but since there's no algae they are gone/die pretty quickly. always wondered where they come from

I found all my information here on TFP! just search for "Stenner" and there are tons of threads explaining which pump to get for your application and how to install/use them. Once I decided what I wanted I just did a google search for the pump model and found the best price. I think I got my...

Thanks TFP!!

Well it didnt take long to realize that a little more automation sure would be helpful! I bought the 10 gpd fixed rate pump and 7 gal tank along with the Woods outdoor timer that many members on here have suggested. I've only had it running for a day now but i think i'm really going to like it...

Looks really good! And thanks for the info on the stenner pump, i'd like to see more of your install when you get to that point. I really like the rolled edge on the spa. Great feature!

We added more decking to ours too in the middle of the build. SUPER glad we did. You wont regret it.

Thanks guys! Going to have some family over on Friday for our first pool party. Water temp is 68 now, any bets on how long it will take to heat the pool to 85-90?

Hey guys, a bit of an update now that we're getting some sun and warm days finally! I wanted to show how the plaster has cured and the color it finally settled on. It seemed like it changed almost every day during the first startup month. Again this is Wet Edge Luna Quartz St. Maarten. Here is...

looking good! where did you get that stenner pump and tank?

thats a very exciting part of the build! looks great! hope this good weather holds up!

Please keep us posted on your results. I too am fighting a similar fight with rising ph due to a spillover. However my TA is "in range" and ph is still rising. Thanks for posting

man that whole project turned out great! congrats! I've been fighting pH creeping up on mine too, even with moderate TA levels. I attribute it to the new curing plaster and a spa overflow that trickles all the time. Let us know if you come up with a solution for yours, however I suspect it...

shop for bathing suits! or any outdoor stuff you might think you want. May be some good prices on stuff now in the winter.

Yes I have thought about a shed, and yours looks really nice! Maybe I'll build one someday, but for now I need to get through the winter and start enjoying this thing.

Thanks guys! We decided it was probably best to go ahead and fence in the pool to keep the littles out when they escape our watch. Had that done over the weekend. That should be our last big item for this project. Ready for warm weather and to start enjoying this dang thing.

wow that backyard is looking awesome. very nice cabana, i could drink a beer there for sure.

Had a minimal amount of landscaping done to help things look a bit more complete. Sorry for the photos in a weird time of day with shadows everywhere, but i think you get the idea. I think the final thing that we're doing out here is to have a mesh fence installed around the pool. Really tried...

Yes they have been doing an acid start up. The service company works with the pool builder. I have a meeting with them tomorrow so hopefully I can get some answers. Thanks y'all on the test results

I couldn't find anything by searching. Having an odd thing with my test, TF100 alkalinity. I've done it several times before with no problems, however today, as soon as I put a few drops of the green reagent in, the test turns red. Never turns green at all. Does this mean 0 alkalinity? Also of...

Well my son turned 3 yesterday and we had a successful backyard party. We really love our new space and cant wait for spring time! Since I've left off, the service company has still been maintaining our pool; the plaster and water look really good. I was really worried there for a while...

looks real good from high above! good bonus on the extra decking too

that was very thoughtful of you to put in a nook so the workers can store all their tools :D Looking great!

man that turned out great! beautiful pool!

i'm still at the mercy of the PB since they are in control of everything at this point. However I have been testing the water when i get home from work. So the plaster was done and the pool was filled on 10/26. They came out and loaded it up with acid that friday, 10/27. No pumps or anything...

great looking back yard!

Thanks guys for the confidence boost. I know we'll get it whipped in to shape. In the mean time, the plaster color is starting to pop in the shallow areas. Keeps me motivated when brushing.

They (a service company, not the builder) came by to start things up. They told me they dropped about 8 gal of acid in and brushed everything. Told me to brush twice a day and they'd be back Tuesday. I tested my fill water from my faucet. Seems awfully strange but I did each test twice to...

Thanks everyone! I will finally get around to doing some initial water testing today. First day of startup is supposedly today, i'm excited to get some flow and start filtering this junk. Jim, I just read your thread, well the startup part of it anyway. Wow what a battle, and you killed it...