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Sounds like you are in a tough situation. Do you have a variable speed pump? If this were my pool - 1st purchases I would make are VSP and Salt Water Generator. Both these items will pay for themselves. I don't have experience with small cartridge filters. For reference I have a 525 sqft...

Are you sure your pool is clear? This is TFP clear: https://www.troublefreepool.com/threads/how-clear-is-tfp-clear-lets-see-pics-only-please.207215/ Why wait until next week to test? Please test and post results ASAP. (Note that the CYA test needs to be done in sunlight) Pools, especially in...

This is infuriating. Alkalinity increaser also increases pH. pH down also lowers Alkalinity. They are asking you to add chemicals that do the opposite of each other! and they asked you multiple times! Unfortunately, your story is not unique. Stay far away from pool stores. Throw away your...

I have a SWG but my PB also installed a tablet feeder "for free" which I thought I would use during the winter. I've never used the tablet feeder, and I wish I didn't have it, as it's an unnecessary component which could eventually leak/fail. I'd ask your builder to remove it.

I assume they would remove any loose gunite prior to plaster. Personally, I am not against removing some of the debris myself even though it's not my responsibility. No one will care more about your pool than you. If you have not started watering, now is the time to start...

A forensic engineer once told me flagstone should never be used around a pool (remark was specific to Houston area). My opinion is that a slightly elevated salt content won’t make a difference whether you eventually have problems, or not. For what it’s worth, I would never own a pool in...

I have high TA fill water in Houston. When my pH rises above 8.0, I lower it to 7.8-7.6. I add acid twice per week, about 10 oz, although I'm not sure the exact volume because there is no need to actually measure. I don't test for pH prior to acid additions, anymore, because I learned the...

Only the Authority Having Jurisdiction can determine definitively if hand holds are required. Regardless of the requirement, I believe they are very important for safety.

A 16-foot-tall retaining wall is a significant structure. Adding an adjacent pool requires careful engineering to ensure the stability of both the new pool and the existing retaining wall. The choice between excavation and fill vs. pier and beam should be made after careful consultation with...

Is there a teenager in your neighborhood who is looking to make a few extra bucks brushing your pool? Their wage will be negligible compared to the cost of the re-plaster.

Ignore the Ideal Range, only look at the Recommended Safe Range. There is no need to arbitrarily add MA every week. Wait until your pH rises above 8.0, then use Pool Math to calculate the approximate MA needed to lower pH to about 7.4 - 7.8. In case it is not clear, the "Target" on the...

Welcome! It is irresponsible for your builder to rely on Leslie's for proper start-up in my opinion. Great thing that your TF-Pro has already arrived. In case it's not clear, the rules for the first 28 days of new plaster (start-up) are different than the normal chemical requirements. I...

Welcome! Fiberglass pools appear to be very rare in this area. I am not discouraging fiberglass, but you should understand why the vast majority of pools here are concrete/gunite prior to making the decision to proceed with fiberglass (I do not know the reason). Properly installed and properly...

I have Hayward equipment, so take my advice with a grain of salt. However, see this PDF from Pentair's website outlining the key differences. https://www.pentair.com/content/dam/extranet/nam/pentair-pool/residential/manuals/training/Automation%20System%20Comparison.pdf As you can see, the...

The header states "Recommendation" but then it states, "by weight to reach your target". I can change my CH target to 10,000 and Pool Math will recommend 1,500 lbs of calcium which is obviously crazy. Perhaps Pool Math should change the "Recommendation" header to "Calculation" or...

Thank you. It’s not uncommon for people not realize that the “Target” level is to be input manually, and that pool math is not stating that the “Target” is the recommended target for your pool. Sometimes people may inadvertently change the target accidentally, or they specifically target a...

How are you testing CH? Why do you think Pool Math is recommending 73 lbs (!!) of calcium chloride? Pool Math is a calculator. It does not make recommendations.

Rebar needs to be properly chaired prior to shotcrete. Some contractors will try to use their hands to lift the rebar into position during concrete placement. This is NOT acceptable practice. They may add chairs the morning of shotcrete.

It’s worth asking your PB to provide equipment list for the Pentair option. You absolutely NEED a SWG in Houston. Now if you believe you can install yourself for less, that could be an option. Remember that you are purchasing years of chlorine upfront, for much cheaper than liquid chlorine...

That is an awesome pool design! I'd love to see photos of the finished project, if possible. Hopefully this contractor has the skills and expertise to complete this high-end pool project..

If you want easiest and cheapest option for sanitation, you need a salt water chlorine generator (SWG), sized for double the volume of your pool. Along with a variable speed pump and large cartridge filter. Manage your own water chemistry with a quality test kit (TF Pro is a great value)...

I am happy with my PebbleSheen. My young child plays on the sunshelf frequently, and I have not noticed any issues. The surface has texture to it - but I would not call it rough. Although, I would not choose regular PebbleTec because I would not want more texture. I would not hesitate to...

Raise your FC to about 7-8 quickly using liquid chlorine. Measure your FC 30-60 min after adding LC to verify (with pump running) Set your SWG to produce about 4 ppm. Use pool math but 90% at 12 hours is about correct. (Remember that the sun will consume about 4ppm every day this time of year)...

This is perfect although it’s cheaper at Walmart.

Under normal circumstances (clean, algae free) you should expect to lose roughly 3-5 ppm of FC every day in the summer. (In the winter this may be 1 per day or less.) Your T-15 set to run at 100% over 24 hrs would produce 8.8 ppm FC per day in your 20K gal pool. You can run your SWG at 50%...

Welcome. Please understand that Pool Math is a calculator. It does not make recommendations. You input your desired "target" (and pool volume), and the calculator will tell you how much chemical to add to reach the target. Do not assume that the default "target" is correct for your pool or...

Make sure your Hayward salt cell is rated for 40K gallons. Consider pre plumbing for a future chiller including extra space on your equipment pad. If you are not doing an autofill at least plan for a manual fill line so you don't have to use a hose to top off your water. One downside to no...

This is my opinion only, as I have no direct experience with pool construction practices, other than my own. I cannot say if this is normal or not. And yes, this absolutely does not conform with the language from the report. And no, I would not be happy if this were my pool. However, the...

My OmniLogic + OmniLogic iOS app continues to be working fine after a couple days of outage and bugs.. Unfortunately, the MS / CrowdStrike issue affected all types of industry including healthcare, banking, and first responders. I understand this is frustrating for many people, but we should...

Agree with Dirk above. Also - For concrete pools, each component of the pool is built by a separate crew (sub-contractor) with a Project Manager who oversees the project and owns/is employed by the Pool Builder (contractor). We provided a steady stream of cold drinks and packaged snacks for...