New Build DFW

[waterwhole]

The power is in, wiring is done, kitchen is being built, base for the turf is in, concrete deck is going in, turf, fence and Plaster is next.

 

[waterwhole]

Concrete deck installed, grout installed, new gas line trenches, stucco columns finished, electrical done, my DIY complete audio system cables ran (1500 feet).

Enjoy, hopefully Plaster on Sunday pool filling Monday, and Turf and Mexican beach pebbles Tuesday.

 

[sll0037]

That looks beautiful? Where in DFW? Would you mind sharing your pool builder?

We’re in the process of bidding for a pool.

 

[waterwhole]

I am in the Frisco area, I'll shoot you a message with my contact on some lessons learned in this process.

 

[waterwhole]

Pool Plaster going in, went with the Micro Finish pebble in Laguna.

 

[waterwhole]

Initial fill

 

[kimkats]

That looks wonderful! What start up are they using?

 

[waterwhole]

I am still waiting tomorrow for them to start.

 

[kimkats]

It will get better and better as the plaster cures and you get the plaster dust up and out!

 

[waterwhole]

Thanks that's what I was wondering, hoping they finish everything by the end of the week. That's when the real work starts to take off

 

[waterwhole]

Had our first swim today. Here are some pics of the pool at night. Also testing my DIY spa accent lighting.

 

[kimkats]

Now that is what I am talking about!! WELL DONE!!!

 

[elleb]

Love it! How did you diy light up the spa?

 

[waterwhole]

I am still finishing it up but while the deck was being formed I ran some CL3 cable for my speakers and ran some extra strands behind the spa and the water feature. And ran it over to the pool breakers where I am going to add a relay and add it to my lighting group.

I bought the LED rope light off of amazon, AILBTON Led Neon Rope Lights with gorilla glue construction adhesive. I installed the clips first, let it cure for 24 hours and then installed the rope light, after the rope light I ran a bead of gorilla glue to the entire strip.

I am going to run 110v to the spot and then heat shrink and weather proof the connections, once I finish this I'll send some pictures. I also purchased some led splice and extend kits and white heat shrink. I also plan to add a light bar to my water feature using the same material.

 

[waterwhole]

Here is a set of links I put together for new pool builds. It is a LOT of info so take it one piece at a time:
Plaster links:
Ten Guidelines for Quality Pool Plaster Best one of all
All Plaster Finishes Should Last 20 Years
Not All Color Pigments are Good for Pools How to pick a good color for plaster.
A Plastering 'Watch List' | Professional Watershaping | Watershapes
Trouble Free Pool
Trouble Free Pool

Pool care links:
Print these out:
Pool School - Basic Pool Care Schedule
Pool School - Recommended Levels

Bookmark these:
Pool School - Recommended Pool Chemicals
Trouble Free Pool
Pool School - ABCs of Pool Water Chemistry

Now is also a good time to ask what test kit your PB will be providing so we can fill in any holes.

Kim

Hi Kim,

The PB gave me the Pentair test kit. Is that a good test kit or should I order the one you recommend.

Also for initial start up I can't put salt in the pool yet but will once curing is finished. How should I chlroniate my pool in the interim?

 

[kimkats]

the Pentair test kit.

Which one. There are many. You need one that does all of the tests AND the chlorine one goes past a reading of 5.

How should I chlorinate my pool in the interim?

Liquid chlorine. You can buy it at a local pool store (don't buy anything else there except pool toys LOL). Wal mart, Lowes, Home Depot also sell. Just make sure to check the date code on the bottle as you don't want it to be older than 3 months as it does degrade over time especially in the heat.

 

[waterwhole]

here is the test kit

 

[waterwhole]

While my pool plaster is still curing should I stay with muriatic acid?

 

[kimkats]

That does not have all you of the tests you need. You can add on to it but that might end up costing as much as just buying the TF-100.

 

[waterwhole]

Thanks Kim