Well, time for an update. Conveniently, at least. The next few weeks and into the holidays get rather busy for us between work, family activities, etc.
Had some nice full sun opportunity to take pictures. Color has settled in nicely. My wife is hoping for a little more blue, but I'm loving the aquamarine (was the direction I wanted), and at only 5 days filled with chemicals (via PB), it has definitely transitioned from predominantly green, to this lovely hue.
PB was adamant that we do absolutely nothing to deviate from their start up process. Since they hold the warranty card, I've abided (mostly). Initially, FC was at a 3, and PH was TANKED, and well below the 6.8 range. We were given the 'all clear' to swim, but our start up guy copied and pasted the first google comments on swimming in low PH water "don't open your eyes, or try to use some goggles". Wasn't gonna let the kids in, regardless. He was adamant that their process required PH to be as low as possible, as long as possible for the first 7-10 days, then maintain the standard range. I turned on our sprayers last night, and I've currently got the PH at 7.3, and I'll maintain it right in that range. FC is currently around 5 or 6.
Still getting used to the testing, but its coming along nicely. Going to run the full gamut and update my pool math numbers this even, around sunset. We'll swim today, for the first time. Kids are pumped, and wife is on her way back from Austin/San Antonio for a work trip.
Couple of small follow up items the builder is working through. Had some cracks show up immediately on a piece of concrete. Their guys broke the entire section out and poured fresh piece (around 25 sq ft) in place. Looks wonderful.
The Spa, however, has a small leak they're having a difficult time figuring out. Looking likely that they're going to have to remove tile in order to get in deeper. I'll attach that pic as well. Only happens when the pump is running, and he already drained the spa to inspect the plumbing, and found what he thought could be the issue. Since starting it back up, its not changed. I'm almost convinced its actually a wicking effect from the spillover, traveling back up the travertine split face, and being drawn to the concrete. Somewhat difficult to wrap the head around, but like I said, I'm almost convinced. PB doesn't think thats the case, but doesn't have a better idea. Really didn't want to get invasive, as the tile work is really good, and I absolute do NOT want an eye sore. The leak is currently an eye sore, though.