I finally get to post a thread here!! Renovating pool and yard

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OH HAPPY DAY!!!! That is looking great already!!! It will only get better!

Okay so I have to say it even though I know you know but..................run out there and put socks on the ends of your hoses to keep the metal off that pretty plaster. Make sure the hose is placed at the lowest part of the pool. Most of the time that is by the main drains. Do NOT stop the flow of water for any reason!!!! Doing so could cause a ring in the new plaster. Right before they turn on the water to start filling take a pic of your water meter so you can get a rough idea of how many gallons it is.

Kim :kim:
 
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In prep, I took my completely faded umbrellas that were red & spray painted themView attachment 340579
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I'm a couple days late in responding to this post but am amazed! I would not have thought to do that. They turned out great too! You just literally saved hundreds
 
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How long after filling is the water usually balanced/safe for swimming? My pool is getting plastered on June 16th and I'm hoping to be swimming by the 20th
 
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How long after filling is the water usually balanced/safe for swimming? My pool is getting plastered on June 16th and I'm hoping to be swimming by the 20th
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I think that depends on the company, mine is letting me completely loose to balance & take care of it myself
 
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Some PB have as part of their directions:
-When the water gets to the middle of the skimmer opening JUMP IN THE POOL AND ENJOY! LOL

It is up to your PB. Think about this............you take baths in the same water so........................

Now saying that I would NOT let a dog in due to their nails. The plaster may still be a bit soft so their nails may indent or scratch it. I also would not allow any shoes or such in the pools for the same reason.

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kimkats said:
Some PB have as part of their directions:
-When the water gets to the middle of the skimmer opening JUMP IN THE POOL AND ENJOY! LOL

It is up to your PB. Think about this............you take baths in the same water so........................

Now saying that I would NOT let a dog in due to their nails. The plaster may still be a bit soft so their nails may indent or scratch it. I also would not allow any shoes or such in the pools for the same reason.

Kim:kim:
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Nope, I have been making sure my brats stay out currently lol still waiting for the acid wash so far at 7:20am
 

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kimkats said:
Hi Henry!! Love it!!

Do not drag the green hose. Just leave it be and it should be okay. Once you get most of the water in then use some like a rake and slide it under as much of the hose as you can to pick it up and out.
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It started just floating around so I left it alone lol 3Rd hose is prepped and ready and will turn that on when water hits turtle head
 
Girl that is some of the best fill water I have ever seen!!!! Nothing for you to do except follow the new plaster start up directions for your kine of plaster. We have a general one but I would find the start up for your kind of plaster and follow it. If you can't find it let me know and I will post up the general one.

Kim:kim:
 
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kimkats said:
Girl that is some of the best fill water I have ever seen!!!! Nothing for you to do except follow the new plaster start up directions for your kine of plaster. We have a general one but I would find the start up for your kind of plaster and follow it. If you can't find it let me know and I will post up the general one.

Kim:kim:
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I've been all over that stuff, but what I WANT to do and should do are different lol

what I want is to add about 40 cya in socks & chlorine & push ph down to make csi little neg
 
I know.....................wanna do something, anything to that preatty new pool! Resist that urge. Look at the first link. It talks about CYA at 72 hours.
www.troublefreepool.com

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 www.troublefreepool.com

This like is more "official" and detailed as it is from the National Plaster Council :
www.nptpool.com

National Plasters Council Procedure | NPT Pool Finishes | NPTpool.com

If you’re a builder, remodeler, or home owner with a brand new plaster pool finish, it’s critical that you follow the steps in this guide to protect and prolong the life of your pool finish. Visit NPTpool.com
www.nptpool.com www.nptpool.com

Note there is a pfd file you can and should download and print out that has the startup step by step.

You can and should brush your pool as soon as the pump is turned on.

Kim:kim:
 
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kimkats said:
I know.....................wanna do something, anything to that preatty new pool! Resist that urge. Look at the first link. It talks about CYA at 72 hours.
www.troublefreepool.com

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 www.troublefreepool.com

This like is more "official" and detailed as it is from the National Plaster Council :
www.nptpool.com

National Plasters Council Procedure | NPT Pool Finishes | NPTpool.com

If you’re a builder, remodeler, or home owner with a brand new plaster pool finish, it’s critical that you follow the steps in this guide to protect and prolong the life of your pool finish. Visit NPTpool.com
www.nptpool.com www.nptpool.com

Note there is a pfd file you can and should download and print out that has the startup step by step.

You can and should brush your pool as soon as the pump is turned on.

Kim:kim:
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yup to all that but we wanna get in it tomorrow it was 106 today lol
 

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