New Plaster Problem

[DoinTime]

I've got plaster that's a few weeks old that's starting to develop calcium scaling.

I've been using a nylon brush, but would using a stainless brush do a better job cleaning the walls?

Also, should I be using some type of chelate to help disolve the scales?

Thanks for any help.

 

[JohnT]

Welcome to TFP.

Certainly a stainless brush would be better. Calcium scaling is a chemistry issue. You need to test the water or have it tested. Calcium hardness, pH and TA are critical. Problems with these may void your warranty.

 

[Butterfly]

Hey DoinTime and welcome to the forum

Have you seen the article for start-up of plaster pools? This is a guide. Don't do anything to void your warranty.

Keeping the pH under control and daily brushing are two major points with start-up.

If you post a full set of water test results, we could give more input.

What does your builder say about the problem?