- Apr 9, 2023
- 14
- Pool Size
- 15963
- Surface
- Plaster
- Chlorine
- Salt Water Generator
- SWG Type
- Hayward Aqua Rite (T-9)
Hi TFPers! Got here by way of Reddit and as you may be able to tell by my insta-support for TFP, I'm jumping in with both feet! I greatly appreciate what I've learned in the intro articles and videos already. We bought our Redington Beach, FL house back in 2013 and have been using a pool guy since but have decided to take the reins. Just ordered a TF-Pro kit and look forward to learning just what we're getting into!
Among other things out back, we just redid our circa 1992 in-ground pool with StoneScape mini pebble surfacing. We also installed an IntelliFlo VSF Pump with the ScreenLogic automation, and less than a year ago installed a Hayward SWG (should have done that a long time ago). Also have a Polaris EPIC 8642IQ that I absolutely love!
Anyway, our contractor's pool equipment install guy (who is also a local pool guy) was servicing the pool for 30 days post install and just finished up with that. Amazingly, only a few days later we're seeing algae in the tile grout lines (though the water itself still LOOKS perfect for whatever that's worth). I was ready to ramp up the SWG and the Dang thing won't power on (tried all breakers etc.), so said pool guy is going to come out and take a look this week (he disconnected everything pre-project and installed the new equipment). That puts us in liquid chlorine/bleach limbo I guess.
Before(ish) and after photos attached. Not the most stylistic but you get the idea! The bump is a sheer descent water feature. Trying to figure out how many gallons we have, which is a bit tricky with that shape!
On top of all this, we're getting a Catalina spa delivered in a few weeks, which I'll also obviously be learning how to take care of.
Looking forward to learning more here, and hopefully tackling this beast!
Among other things out back, we just redid our circa 1992 in-ground pool with StoneScape mini pebble surfacing. We also installed an IntelliFlo VSF Pump with the ScreenLogic automation, and less than a year ago installed a Hayward SWG (should have done that a long time ago). Also have a Polaris EPIC 8642IQ that I absolutely love!
Anyway, our contractor's pool equipment install guy (who is also a local pool guy) was servicing the pool for 30 days post install and just finished up with that. Amazingly, only a few days later we're seeing algae in the tile grout lines (though the water itself still LOOKS perfect for whatever that's worth). I was ready to ramp up the SWG and the Dang thing won't power on (tried all breakers etc.), so said pool guy is going to come out and take a look this week (he disconnected everything pre-project and installed the new equipment). That puts us in liquid chlorine/bleach limbo I guess.
Before(ish) and after photos attached. Not the most stylistic but you get the idea! The bump is a sheer descent water feature. Trying to figure out how many gallons we have, which is a bit tricky with that shape!
On top of all this, we're getting a Catalina spa delivered in a few weeks, which I'll also obviously be learning how to take care of.
Looking forward to learning more here, and hopefully tackling this beast!
Attachments
Last edited:
