Hello! Our PB just wrapped things up and we've had water for about two weeks. During the plaster break-in he managed everything and I brushed brushed brushed! Now he is hit or miss and I don't want to let things go, so I have a few questions as I get started. Here are my numbers as of this morning:
FC - 1
pH - 7.8
TA - 80
CH - 375
CYA - 0?
OK so I have tried the whole glance thing over and over and I clearly see the dot whether glancing or not. I suppose it is possible that the PB did not put any CYA in the pool at this point. Maybe because it's winter? The water temp varies between 52-56 degrees at the moment based on Screenlogic. I suspect I need to get a more accurate thermometer based on what I've read here, but I'm not sure how critical that is. Anyway, I'll ask PB about CYA and get some if he doesn't supply it.
My other struggle is accurate pH readings. The PB always gets a lower number than I do (he uses strips I believe) with the TFP kit. Is there a more accurate test than the little plastic box with FC on one side and pH on the other? Is there a trick to getting consistent readings off the color chart?
Other than those misgivings I think my numbers are good. We have a spa that I would like to use but the water is still a bit murky, not crystal clear. Is there any reason why we couldn't use the spa? I don't think there is any green tinge to the water, but I rarely see it in daylight during the week.
Finally, I'm still brushing the plaster. How long should I keep this up? It's been two weeks and change. There are some spots under the jets that have been cleaned of plaster better than the rest of the pool and are little dark triangles. Will this even out as the plaster finishes curing? Is there anything I can do to help the process?
I know many of these questions have probably been answered before, but I thought getting specific feedback might be best. If there's anything I can research I'm happy to do it. This forum has been such a comfort and source of inspiration throughout the process. You all rock!
FC - 1
pH - 7.8
TA - 80
CH - 375
CYA - 0?
OK so I have tried the whole glance thing over and over and I clearly see the dot whether glancing or not. I suppose it is possible that the PB did not put any CYA in the pool at this point. Maybe because it's winter? The water temp varies between 52-56 degrees at the moment based on Screenlogic. I suspect I need to get a more accurate thermometer based on what I've read here, but I'm not sure how critical that is. Anyway, I'll ask PB about CYA and get some if he doesn't supply it.
My other struggle is accurate pH readings. The PB always gets a lower number than I do (he uses strips I believe) with the TFP kit. Is there a more accurate test than the little plastic box with FC on one side and pH on the other? Is there a trick to getting consistent readings off the color chart?
Other than those misgivings I think my numbers are good. We have a spa that I would like to use but the water is still a bit murky, not crystal clear. Is there any reason why we couldn't use the spa? I don't think there is any green tinge to the water, but I rarely see it in daylight during the week.
Finally, I'm still brushing the plaster. How long should I keep this up? It's been two weeks and change. There are some spots under the jets that have been cleaned of plaster better than the rest of the pool and are little dark triangles. Will this even out as the plaster finishes curing? Is there anything I can do to help the process?
I know many of these questions have probably been answered before, but I thought getting specific feedback might be best. If there's anything I can research I'm happy to do it. This forum has been such a comfort and source of inspiration throughout the process. You all rock!