Where did the idea to run your fill water through the rag came from? Seems like a really good way to help keep a little extra sediment out of the pool.
Thanks
plat.
Thanks
plat.
A Houston Pool Build Inside the Loop
- Thread starter Marlahoutex
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Houston water is really bad. A neighbor has a in-line filter on his house water supply and in just 60 to 90 days it is terrifyingly dirty. I will try to see if there are some pics I can post. Marla - good idea on the rag...
Plat and Phil, I got the idea from this website! I can't remember which thread though. It was a while back. But, I am thinking that the stuff may not have been from the water but rust from the end of the hose. I guess when I wash them and if it all comes out then it's from the water but if not it's rust.
I always tell to wrap a towel or such on the end of the hose to keep the metal from scrapping the new plaster. Marla took it one step further and had the water go through it being the smart person she is!
Kim
Kim
Kim, I just thought that was how it was supposed to be done! LOL!
The guy came out yesterday to replace the breaker, but that breaker didn't work. However, before he came out I tried again with the breaker and it came on! So he ended up putting the old one back in and said he'd be out on Monday to look at it. He told me it was set to go off at 12:58 pm and come back on at 1:02 pm. It went off about 1:00 and by 1:15 it still hadn't come back on. Went out and checked. Sure enough the breaker had tripped again. Turned it back on and it has been running ever since. Is this really a case of a bad breaker or could there be a wiring issue?
How long should I let the pump run? Here is what it looks like today. Water is still cloudy but green is going away. I have been brushing.
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Pardon the hand in the photo!
The guy came out yesterday to replace the breaker, but that breaker didn't work. However, before he came out I tried again with the breaker and it came on! So he ended up putting the old one back in and said he'd be out on Monday to look at it. He told me it was set to go off at 12:58 pm and come back on at 1:02 pm. It went off about 1:00 and by 1:15 it still hadn't come back on. Went out and checked. Sure enough the breaker had tripped again. Turned it back on and it has been running ever since. Is this really a case of a bad breaker or could there be a wiring issue?
How long should I let the pump run? Here is what it looks like today. Water is still cloudy but green is going away. I have been brushing.
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Pardon the hand in the photo!
SO pretty! Have you been in yet?? Is it cold burrrrrrrrr??
I would have the pump run as often/much as possible as in 24/7 to help filter out the dust. That is just me.
Remember NO vacuums with wheels as stated in the link about starting up a plaster pool.
Kim
I would have the pump run as often/much as possible as in 24/7 to help filter out the dust. That is just me.
Remember NO vacuums with wheels as stated in the link about starting up a plaster pool.
Kim
The water isn't too cold (but it is cold tho!), but I've only gotten in to a little above my knees and that is when I'm standing on the bench and brushing the middle of the pool.
After church and the grocery store I came home and the pump was off. I am wondering if it is set to turn off after 24 hrs. That is when it seems to have the problem of blowing the breaker -when it's supposed to shut off. Doesn't really seem like a breaker issue, but i don't know much of anything about that so I will wait to see what he says tomorrow.
How long before I should be able to read CYA? I believe they used pucks at start up.
After church and the grocery store I came home and the pump was off. I am wondering if it is set to turn off after 24 hrs. That is when it seems to have the problem of blowing the breaker -when it's supposed to shut off. Doesn't really seem like a breaker issue, but i don't know much of anything about that so I will wait to see what he says tomorrow.
How long before I should be able to read CYA? I believe they used pucks at start up.
I just found out that the pool will only be serviced once a week. With that schedule I will need to add my own chems, right? But I don't want to void any warranty either. So I'm confused on what to do. I'm pretty sure they are using pucks, but can I just open up the inline and look?
What I would do is print out the Plaster start up page.....have your test kit ready and invite your PB over to have a talk about what they are doing and what you want to do. Show him your ideas and how the test kit works. See what he says. I would even have him sign and date the paper about the plaster start up to have proof he agreed to you doing it IF he does.
If you want to open up the tube you can.........Turn off the pump, close the valves (remember where they are set to, maybe take a pic of them) and open it up. Turn your face to the side so you do not get any fumes in your face.
It is okay to start with pucks. You need CYA so ............. BUT the PH is what I would be worried about.
Kim
If you want to open up the tube you can.........Turn off the pump, close the valves (remember where they are set to, maybe take a pic of them) and open it up. Turn your face to the side so you do not get any fumes in your face.
It is okay to start with pucks. You need CYA so ............. BUT the PH is what I would be worried about.
Kim
Thanks Kim. I did run some tests on Saturday and I remember the PH being between the 7.2 and 7.5 color.
It is so awesome to see how it goes from a drawing to the real thing. Love!!
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Houston water is really bad. My firend has a in-line filter on his house water supply and in just 60 to 90 days it is terrifyingly dirty. I will try to see if there are some pics I can post. Marla - good idea on the rag...
yuk, that is kinda gross!
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Marla, the color is clearing up! Can't wait to see in when it sparkles. And, btw, it does seriously hit a level of clarity and sparkle that is noticeable -- you are definitely not there yet.
- Jul 16, 2012
- 7,282
- Pool Size
- 27000
- Surface
- Plaster
- Chlorine
- Salt Water Generator
- SWG Type
- Hayward Aqua Rite (T-15)
- Jul 16, 2012
- 7,282
- Pool Size
- 27000
- Surface
- Plaster
- Chlorine
- Salt Water Generator
- SWG Type
- Hayward Aqua Rite (T-15)