New Build - First Pool Las Vegas, NV
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PB is telling us we need to purchase Pool RX for start up. I know most are not fans of the copper this will add to the water. I'm not sure what we should do since it has been stated several times to "do what the PB says because they hold the warranty card". If we do this at start up for a few weeks, then remove the unit will the copper eventually evaporate? I'm seeing people state that only changing the water ever gets rid of it.
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- Jul 16, 2012
- 7,207
- Pool Size
- 27000
- Surface
- Plaster
- Chlorine
- Salt Water Generator
- SWG Type
- Hayward Aqua Rite (T-15)
The copper won't evaporate, just the water but...if you have lots of friends with blond hair, they can come over and help you get it out with their hair (works better nearer to St Patrick's Day). Joke.
Best not to intentionally introduce copper into your pool. Tell your PB you are allergic to copper and can't use that product.
I would NOT let him use that in my pool. He'll figure out an alternative if you make clear your objection.
Best not to intentionally introduce copper into your pool. Tell your PB you are allergic to copper and can't use that product.
I would NOT let him use that in my pool. He'll figure out an alternative if you make clear your objection.
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Since you are SO close here is the TFP link to starting up new plaster BUT make sure to run it by the PB as he is the one that holds the warranty card. Most of them are not used to people who know about taking care of their own pools so be ready for 
LOL
Here are some links you will need when you are starting up a pool.
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.
Do you have your test kit yet? Ask him which one he is going to give you and share it with us. We can help fill in the blanks if need be.
Kim:cat:
LOLHere are some links you will need when you are starting up a pool.
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.
Do you have your test kit yet? Ask him which one he is going to give you and share it with us. We can help fill in the blanks if need be.
Kim:cat:
- Jul 16, 2012
- 7,207
- Pool Size
- 27000
- Surface
- Plaster
- Chlorine
- Salt Water Generator
- SWG Type
- Hayward Aqua Rite (T-15)
Awesome! Everything but a lazy river. Well balanced and beautiful slide/grotto/waterfall.
I went to visit relatives in GA with a pool several years before we decided to build...which in hindsight was an expensive trip. They also had a large waterfall which I think is a fantastic choice if done right.
I went to visit relatives in GA with a pool several years before we decided to build...which in hindsight was an expensive trip. They also had a large waterfall which I think is a fantastic choice if done right.
Oh so pretty! I love the shot of the three of them waiting and watching! One with her feet in a baby pool! LOL
Have you been down the slide yet???
Kim:cat:
Have you been down the slide yet???
Kim:cat:
Yes my youngest has. Water is already 70 degrees today so we are hoping to get the chemicals in line and it all brushed good for some swimming on Saturday.
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Celebrating our one year. [emoji322][emoji322]
Such an enjoyable experience thanks to this site, the maintenance regime, and all of the helpful friends on the forum.
Many thanks for all the info and insight. Watching build threads and algae recoveries has become a favorite past time around here. [emoji12]
We finished the pavers to the pool deck right away last year. If we didn't already have so much area of pavers we probably would not have gone this route. They are hot!! Some landscaping went in at the same time as well as a surround sound system in the planters.
We installed grass in the other half of the yard this spring. It's truly become our own private oasis.
I will have to get some updated photos of the area this weekend.
Next up will be landscape lighting. Anybody have any low voltage powerful led pathway and spotlights you would recommend?
Such an enjoyable experience thanks to this site, the maintenance regime, and all of the helpful friends on the forum.
Many thanks for all the info and insight. Watching build threads and algae recoveries has become a favorite past time around here. [emoji12]
We finished the pavers to the pool deck right away last year. If we didn't already have so much area of pavers we probably would not have gone this route. They are hot!! Some landscaping went in at the same time as well as a surround sound system in the planters.
We installed grass in the other half of the yard this spring. It's truly become our own private oasis.
I will have to get some updated photos of the area this weekend.
Next up will be landscape lighting. Anybody have any low voltage powerful led pathway and spotlights you would recommend?
Wow! Wow! Wow!
Everything looks so AMAZING! And my gosh look at the size of that Vegas property, makes mind look like a side yard lol
Everything looks so AMAZING! And my gosh look at the size of that Vegas property, makes mind look like a side yard lol
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I missed this build before, but glad I just saw it! That's an awesome oasis in the desert!
That looks like paradise! The landscaping came out awesome!
Yeah TFP can be time consuming for sure! LOL
Kim
Yeah TFP can be time consuming for sure! LOL
Kim
That is an awesome looking pool! Is it my imagination, or does you're signature indicate that it cost around $42k? For everything? If so, wow. I bet a pool like that in the Austin, TX area would be twice that!
His pool is 42 thousand gallons . I wish a pool like that was only 42k lol
We all would have water parks in our backyard
We live in the boonies just to have this size yard. Lol
I just finished reading your thread. Gorgeous set up. The plaster and travertine are amazing!! What a fun dad you are. You're kids are very lucky.
One day, I would love to have all the Vegas TFPers get together. I love this site, everybody is so helpful.
Stephanie