- Sep 14, 2022
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- Jandy Aquapure 1400
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- Thread starter elleb
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Go ahead and put half of it in. Put the pump on high and do some cannon balls to mix things up good! Test it again in 30 or so mins. Repeat as needed until you get to your goal for your TA. Shoot for higher TA as pushing the pH down will also push down the TA.
Brush well too. I mean. Always, no matter what you add. But baking soda in particular can cause plaster stains. Bleach will bleach it and acid will....
Anywho. Baking soda too. It's a sneaky little jerk seeming so harmless but can bite you in 10 mins if left to sit. When possible seperate Baking soda and Calcium adds by a couple days. They team up together for scaling.
- Sep 14, 2022
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I'm still under the weather so I will check it in the morning and then do these steps. I have the stomach flu, so I've been laying down most of the day today. I went out and brushed earlier when I was feeling a little okay, but now I feel sick again. Irrigation system repairs were completed today. Tomorrow plants, trees, and shrubs go in, Saturday is sod, and Monday fence.
Wolfepack88
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- Jun 21, 2020
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That is cheap, well done!! Lucky you are not in NJ, your head would pop off if I told you how much that would cost here.
Remember also that we may not be exact on our pool volume so initially always add in 2 steps and test after the 1st test. Overtime you will get a feel as how close pool math app is to reality. But you are doing great so keep on testing and brushing (as much as you are able with your stomach flu)
- Sep 14, 2022
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Happy Monday! A few updates for you:
1. We finally got in!
2. Irrigation was completed Friday.
3. Landscaping started Saturday and will pick back up today.
4. Fence goes in today.
5. Spa is half out of water
6. Need to hire some extra muscle to install this FT72 goalrilla
7. Oh, and Mr. George Jetson was interviewed, accepted my offer, and was hired on Prime Day to skim our pool for me
. His first day on the job was yesterday. His wife, Wanda will be joining us soon to take on floors and walls, she came highly recommended.
1. We finally got in!
2. Irrigation was completed Friday.
3. Landscaping started Saturday and will pick back up today.
4. Fence goes in today.
5. Spa is half out of water
6. Need to hire some extra muscle to install this FT72 goalrilla
7. Oh, and Mr. George Jetson was interviewed, accepted my offer, and was hired on Prime Day to skim our pool for me
. His first day on the job was yesterday. His wife, Wanda will be joining us soon to take on floors and walls, she came highly recommended.
- Sep 14, 2022
- 282
- Pool Size
- 28000
- Surface
- Plaster
- Chlorine
- Salt Water Generator
- SWG Type
- Jandy Aquapure 1400
Spa crisis averted, apparently this is normal behavior. Full and flowing now. Took me by surprise this morning when I went to brush. Although these past few days the water has been full and I usually do it around 7am every morning 
I would def. have the pool company check that out, there could be a leak, it should not drop that much in water volume overnight.Spa crisis averted, apparently this is normal behavior. Full and flowing now. Took me by surprise this morning when I went to brush. Although these past few days the water has been full and I usually do it around 7am every morning
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The only other thing it could be is if you ran the pump with the spa drain open, spa returns closed, and pool returns open. This would drain water from the spa into the pool.
EDIT: Is there a check valve on the spa returns? Almost looks like water is back flowing through the returns..
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What do you mean by normal behavior. It is not common to have your plaster exposed. Is there an issue with the spa draining back through the system.
- Sep 14, 2022
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- Jandy Aquapure 1400
It appears they had it set to drain into the pool. It filled back up about 20 mins after I saw that, did it again in the afternoon. I will ask them to not use that setting and keep the spa filled at all times.
- Sep 14, 2022
- 282
- Pool Size
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- Plaster
- Chlorine
- Salt Water Generator
- SWG Type
- Jandy Aquapure 1400
Fence delayed until tomorrow, landscaping still in progress, goalrilla installed, and deck extension to add steps quotes will start tomorrow. It's neverending around here , but we're getting close.
, but we're getting close.I am wondering if you may need a check valve on the spa return line to ensure no flow back through the system. Something for you to discuss with PB.
- Sep 14, 2022
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- Chlorine
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- Jandy Aquapure 1400
Yes, I sent them questions this morning. Owner and PB Super will be on-site today.
- Sep 14, 2022
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- Chlorine
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- Jandy Aquapure 1400
Lots happening today. We decided to let our landscapers touch up our front yard today, so they are in full swing. The fence posts are going in. We met with a carpenter to extend our deck about 13ft and add steps, he will also repair our existing railing to make them safer and sturdier and we'll get it sealed and stained. Waiting on the quote for that. I'm honestly tired, but I know this is the home stretch for everything 
Wolfepack88
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All looks very good. Nothing like draining some 3's and then head into the pool. Nice set up. You will need the dunnrite basketball hoop for the pool. Hours of fun!!
Wolfepack88
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I see a floater, you have SWG correct? Why the floater?Lots happening today. We decided to let our landscapers touch up our front yard today, so they are in full swing. The fence posts are going in. We met with a carpenter to extend our deck about 13ft and add steps, he will also repair our existing railing to make them safer and sturdier and we'll get it sealed and stained. Waiting on the quote for that. I'm honestly tired, but I know this is the home stretch for everything
No salt allowed for first 30 days. So the options are liquid chlorine or pucks/floater.
Wolfepack88
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Ahh, gotcha. Fiberglass here so I forget about that. How much does the CYA go up using floaters for that long?