So I just looked up installers to see what they have to say. [emoji6]
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So I just looked up installers to see what they have to say. [emoji6]
Almost done! My backyard looks like a concrete jungle.
Need advice on my retaining wall. It's stucco that matches my house, but considering putting matching 6x12 waterline tile spaced out on my wall. What do you think? Has Anyone done this and have pictures?
This is the completed slide.
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Need advice on my retaining wall. It's stucco that matches my house, but considering putting matching 6x12 waterline tile spaced out on my wall. What do you think? Has Anyone done this and have pictures?
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One other question, is it necessary to seal all of the concrete?
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Ohhhhhhh I think the tile on the wall would look neat! LOVE the idea! Have someone hold a sample up and take a pic so you can see how it would look!
That slide looks FUN! I bet you can't wait to go down it!! WEEEEEEEEEEEEEE
Sealing decking-you can but quite a few do not. It is extra work and money AND had to be redone over time so weigh out what you are wanting and why. Is it worth it? Quite a few do it to give stone a wet look and bring out the different colors.
That slide looks FUN! I bet you can't wait to go down it!! WEEEEEEEEEEEEEE
Sealing decking-you can but quite a few do not. It is extra work and money AND had to be redone over time so weigh out what you are wanting and why. Is it worth it? Quite a few do it to give stone a wet look and bring out the different colors.
Yay, we passed plaster inspection!!! It is getting plastered tomorrow. I've decided on plasterscapes dark harbor blue.
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It's time to start looking at plants for some greenery in this backyard. I'm looking for some fruit plants, plus any other ideas.
It is getting plastered tomorrow. I've decided on plasterscapes dark harbor blue. 
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It's time to start looking at plants for some greenery in this backyard. I'm looking for some fruit plants, plus any other ideas.
- Mar 14, 2016
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- Pool Size
- 30000
- Surface
- Plaster
- Chlorine
- Salt Water Generator
- SWG Type
- Pentair Intellichlor IC-40
We just had our SoCal pool completed in March and our budget was blown by $30k.
Also our pool finish is Pebble Sheen Mini Tahoe Blue.
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What's the story with that step they poured? We're thinking about having an extra step poured for our spa because it is so darned deep.
Your stone + tile looks great!
Your stone + tile looks great!
The first step that they poured conflicted with a return line and the fitting was going to be to big, so they had to chisel it out and pour me a new step.
It is TOMORROW!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! 
PLEASE make sure to be there when they show up. You need to make sure they have the correct color and any add-ons you asked for. We saw one pool have to be chipped out due to WAY wrong color and two others caught the wrong color before it came off the truck. In all three cases they sent the trucks to the wrong addresses. The person that had the chip out had ordered a BIG upgrade and LOT of add ons so the person that got that truck got quite a free upgrade. They did make it right in the end but NO one wants to watch them chip out brand new plaster
Love the little lady in her slide steps..........so cute!
I have some links for you. Make sure to run this by your PB as he is the one that holds the warranty card:
Pool School - Start-up New Plaster
Please note the 30 days of no swimming depends on what start up he uses on the plaster. Ask HIM when you can swim. We have seen some that even write in something like this: "When the water reaches the middle of the skimmer, JUMP IN!" LOL
Did you get your test kit yet? If not look in my siggy for the one I think is the best bang for the buck.
Here is a set of links I set up for new pool owners. It is a lot of info but it will all make sense when you start using them:
Print these out:
Pool School - Basic Pool Care Schedule
Pool School - Recommended Levels
Bookmark these:
Pool School - Recommended Pool Chemicals
http://www.troublefreepool.com/calc.html
Pool School - ABCs of Pool Water Chemistry
Make sure to ask any and all questions you might have no matter how small! We have all been where you are at one point.
PLEASE make sure to be there when they show up. You need to make sure they have the correct color and any add-ons you asked for. We saw one pool have to be chipped out due to WAY wrong color and two others caught the wrong color before it came off the truck. In all three cases they sent the trucks to the wrong addresses. The person that had the chip out had ordered a BIG upgrade and LOT of add ons so the person that got that truck got quite a free upgrade. They did make it right in the end but NO one wants to watch them chip out brand new plaster
Love the little lady in her slide steps..........so cute!
I have some links for you. Make sure to run this by your PB as he is the one that holds the warranty card:
Pool School - Start-up New Plaster
Please note the 30 days of no swimming depends on what start up he uses on the plaster. Ask HIM when you can swim. We have seen some that even write in something like this: "When the water reaches the middle of the skimmer, JUMP IN!" LOL
Did you get your test kit yet? If not look in my siggy for the one I think is the best bang for the buck.
Here is a set of links I set up for new pool owners. It is a lot of info but it will all make sense when you start using them:
Print these out:
Pool School - Basic Pool Care Schedule
Pool School - Recommended Levels
Bookmark these:
Pool School - Recommended Pool Chemicals
http://www.troublefreepool.com/calc.html
Pool School - ABCs of Pool Water Chemistry
Make sure to ask any and all questions you might have no matter how small! We have all been where you are at one point.
Ok. I'm playing with my TF-100 kit.
Just testing my tap water before I fill the pool with this water.
The blue box water test.
Chlorine- 0
PH - 7.5
FC - .5
CC - .5
TC - 1
Calcium - 250 ppm
Is this test allowed to show any purple or does it go completely blue?
TA - 150
CYA - I filled the whole cylinder up and could still see the black dot. I have no idea what I did wrong, but I'll try again, unless I shouldn't have any CYA in my tap water.
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Just testing my tap water before I fill the pool with this water.
The blue box water test.
Chlorine- 0
PH - 7.5
FC - .5
CC - .5
TC - 1
Calcium - 250 ppm
Is this test allowed to show any purple or does it go completely blue?
TA - 150
CYA - I filled the whole cylinder up and could still see the black dot. I have no idea what I did wrong, but I'll try again, unless I shouldn't have any CYA in my tap water.
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The calcium test has a little interference. What size sample are you using?
If the CYA filled to the top and the dot was still visible, you have 0 CYA. No water supply contains CYA anyway. No reason to test it on your tap water.
If the CYA filled to the top and the dot was still visible, you have 0 CYA. No water supply contains CYA anyway. No reason to test it on your tap water.
I am so sorry I forgot to tell you that CYA has to be added. It is never in fill water
The TA test-here is a video of it:
POOLCENTER.com - How to test your pool water for Total Alkalinity - YouTube
I do not care for how fast he adds his drops nor how he adds more than one at a time. Note the color changes BUT does not stay. You keep going until you have a color change AND it stays changed.
I hope this helps!
The TA test-here is a video of it:
POOLCENTER.com - How to test your pool water for Total Alkalinity - YouTube
I do not care for how fast he adds his drops nor how he adds more than one at a time. Note the color changes BUT does not stay. You keep going until you have a color change AND it stays changed.
I hope this helps!
Pool completed!!!!
A couple of problems my lights aren't working, so they have pentair coming to look at them. [emoji53] I hope this doesn't mean I have to drain any of my water.
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A couple of problems my lights aren't working, so they have pentair coming to look at them. [emoji53] I hope this doesn't mean I have to drain any of my water.
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No need to drain. The lights can be replaced underwater.
None of them work? Sure it isn't an EasyTouch issue?
None of them work? Sure it isn't an EasyTouch issue?
Wow!!!! It's gorgeous!!! And what a fun pool...love to see kids having fun in the pool
None of them work. The electrician came out today to check them and said they are all hooked up correctly. Going to have the pentair rep come out and check them.
I'm thinking the same thing as you though, really all 3 don't work. [emoji53]