Brand new pool. No chemicals for 6 weeks?

[Youfah Mizzum]

So I am getting a new pool built (Sydney, Australia) concrete with a pebblecrete type surface - its actually glass beads called Jewels 4 Pools. And SWG.
Is this what American's call plaster?

I had cause to ring my local pool shop today and explained I was having a pool built right now. He said don't put any chemicals in the pool for the first 6 weeks. This somehow helps to settle it in, whatever that means! Don't run the chorinator, don't add chlorine, don't add salt. He says that it'll cause the pool to stain.
This is the first I've heard of that.

Anyone else vouch for this idea?

 

[aussieta]

omg
your pool will be green in that time and then they will sell you a million dollars worth of chemicals that will damage your new pool
i believe that what usa calls plaster is the same as what we have in aus
check out new pool start up

Start-up New Plaster

The first few months are the most criticle for a newly plastered pool. We're here to share best practices to ensure the plaster will last for many years.

www.troublefreepool.com

but you will need to stick to your pool builders startup to meet warranty conditions

 

[Youfah Mizzum]

To reply to my own thread, I've done more googling and research and can see now what he means. Even here on TFP I found this link which I think basically covers my question

Start-up New Plaster

The first few months are the most criticle for a newly plastered pool. We're here to share best practices to ensure the plaster will last for many years.

www.troublefreepool.com

My pool builder is well recommended and experienced so I'll follow his advice but at least I understand now what the bloke at the shop was talking about.

 

[Youfah Mizzum]

Thanks aussieta. I recognise your username from Whirlpool.
I know this sounds wierd but when I search for sequestrant in a few pool supply shops, nothing comes up. No doubt my builder has all this under control but I just like to know the background of whats going on. Should I be looking for things like this?

Zodiac Metal Remover 1L

Removes metals from the water.

www.bestpoolsupplies.com.au

And I have also found this:

Metal Remover Stain Removel for pools( 1 Litre)- Direct Pool Supplies

Metal Solution 1L. Helps remove and control unwanted dissolved metals from swimming pools and spas. Aides in scale removal and prevention. Buy online and save.

www.directpoolsupplies.com.au

 

[aussieta]

sequestrant is rarely needed in australia
we have much better quality drinking water
unless of course you are filling from a well or bore water