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Patrick B - Thanks for clearing that (baking soda) up. The only step the PB mentioned was to add alkalinity increaser (after 3-4 days) to bring the water back to balance and to have the water professionally tested. Are there other steps I need to take before I turn the pool equipment back on?

pooldv - Thanks for the reply but my inbox is empty. ? - - - Updated - - - Patrick B - Thanks for the reply. The PB said give it 3-4 days. Why soda ash and not baking soda? (just curious) What kind of harm might this cause to the plaster

Can anyone suggest how much alkalinity increaser I should have ready when it's time to reopen the pool. I tested the TA last night and the sample wouldn't turn green during the initial steps (it turned red). I think I only have 5 lbs. on hand; leftover from last season.

I went ahead and added the acid as recommended and I also have tried the puck test. The acid was added yesterday afternoon. We brushed three times afterward without any change. The brushing continued today without any change. I placed a chlorine puck on one of the spots today too. I checked...

Thanks for the reply. It doesn't move when you brush it and I haven't tried a chlorine puck. The pool has a typical full warranty that's why I ran everything past my builder first in case I have to call on the plaster company's warranty.

First of all I’d like to say this site is fantastic. As of last year I’m a new pool owner and I have found the site to be invaluable during all phases of pool planning, construction and maintenance. The construction for our concrete 18 X 36 pool began late in the fall of 2013 and it opened...

Many thanks for all the excellent feedback. Our builder thought two lights would be too bright on a pool this size but I have my doubts. I would hate to settle for one and then have regrets later after the pool is finished…by then it would be too late to make a change. My wife is somewhat...

I would really appreciate some advice regarding pool lights. For our pool project I believe we should have two pool lights. I believe both lights should be installed on the house side of the pool, to reduce glare, with one near the shallow end the other near the deep end. Two 500 watt lights...

Re: Pool Drawing Added - Eastern Shore of Maryland I’m not sure if I should post this question here or on the “Everything Else” forum but here it is anyway. I would really appreciate some advice regarding pool lights. For our pool project I believe we should have two 500 watt pool lights. I...

Re: Pool Drawing Added - Eastern Shore of Maryland After several attempts, I was finally able to add my pool drawing in a usable size. See above. I reluctantly agreed to meet with Pool Company 2, tomorrow morning, to try to work out pool spec issues. I was hesitant to agree to meet with him...

Re: Need Advice on Pool Quote – Eastern Shore of Maryland We just got another quote from a SECOND pool company. We hadn’t heard from this second company in several weeks until they reached out to US for a follow-up. While on the phone with them I was surprised that they were willing to...

Re: Need Advice on Pool Quote – Eastern Shore of Maryland Gwegan - Thank you for the feedback. I never thought about making the pad larger to allow for additional equipment later. We actually were considering and priced out a solar heater for the pool. Though it won’t make the budget now...

Re: Need Advice on Pool Quote – Eastern Shore of Maryland Hello bmoreswim! I’m very familiar with your build; beautiful pool and the detailed thread has been very helpful. We ended up with the 18’ X 38’ design because we had to reduce the size in order to work with our oddly shaped lot and...

Re: Need Advice on Pool Quote – Eastern Shore of Maryland linen - Thank you for the feedback. We definitely will keep your recommendations in mind. This project has been somewhat overwhelming but thanks to this site, the process has been much more manageable.

Re: Need Advice on Pool Quote – Eastern Shore of Maryland Since it's so late in the season I'm trying to save the time and cost of opening / closing the pool. Also, trying to let the soil settle for a few months before the decking is poured.

(Drawing added below) My wife and I are very close to making a decision on our new pool build. We’ve been considering this project since the spring. It will be for my wife and I and our two elementary school aged children. This site has been very helpful in preparing for this process and I...