New Build - Texas

[agjag06]

Lol. That’s why this place is awesome. Took me five minutes to figure it out on google when I could have just refreshed this page after 2 minutes.

 

[johnpkaiser]

Cement poured this morning... getting closer..

 

[agjag06]

Got my kit and tested my fill water with my helpers. I got my masters in chemistry so they are always eager to do chemistry with dad. It’s not my day job anymore but I might have to talk with our chemical supply guy at the plant to see if I can get some stuff in bulk (phenolphthalein, bleach, etc).



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Pool
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Build Type: Plaster
Volume: 16500 gallons
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Latest Test Result Summary:
FC: 0.0 (53 minutes ago)
CC: 0.0 (53 minutes ago)
pH: 8.0 (53 minutes ago)
TA: 120 (53 minutes ago)
CH: 175 (53 minutes ago)
CYA: 0 (53 minutes ago)
TEMPERATURE: 70° (53 minutes ago)
CSI: 0.28 (53 minutes ago)
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[kimkats]

Are you on well water? Most of the time city water has some FC or CC in it.

You will need to some muratic acid for sure with that pH and TA but that is no biggie.

CUTE helpers you have there! Bet they will love help "mixing" the water up when you add chemicals and such to the pool......CANNON BALL!

Kim

 

[agjag06]

Tile and coping done. Had to pump about 3ft of water out of the shell from Imelda.

Found out why the tiles were upside down above the skimmers. If they put them right side up the cut side of the porcelain tile would be exposed. It would leave a sharp edge that someone could cut themselves on. Decided to leave as is. I am the only person who will ever notice it.

 

[kimkats]

I want everyone to look at the tile work on either side of the spa over flow. Look at the attention to detail there! Man that is nice!

Glad to hear there is a good reason for why they did the skimmer tile like they did. I knew it had to be for a good reason and that is as good as it gets!

Kim

 

[agjag06]

Concrete decking almost done. Adding spray deck overlay.

 

[agjag06]

Also installed Arlo security cams last night. Gotta know if teenagers jump the fence.

 

[agjag06]

Gunite cleaning and spray washing today. Hoping for plaster early next week but expecting to be delayed because of last weeks rain putting plaster company behind schedule.

 

[agjag06]

Well this is a pleasant surprise.

 

[agjag06]

Got plastered.

 

[kimkats]

SWEET! Loving everything about it!!

 

[agjag06]

Stonescapes Aqua Blue

 

[kimkats]

I so hope you share this pretty pool here: Pool Finish and Color Viewing Room...TFP Member Sound Off once it is balanced and cured. It is too pretty to not share!!

 

[agjag06]

Filling her up. Couldn’t track volume with water meter because it doesn’t have a gauge. Seems it’s an IOT type meter. Probably can look it up online.

 

[agjag06]

13,800 gallons, that’s less than expected.

 

[agjag06]

PB is planning on starting up equipment tomorrow. NPT’s startup procedure says to start filtering right away. Should I pester the PB to startup today?

 

[kimkats]

If you think he will show up then try. Good luck though.

 

[agjag06]

I tried a nudge....didn’t work. Startup tomorrow. Went ahead and brushed though.

 

[PlaysARobin]

Similar to ours. We were "estimated" at 15.5k gallons, but filled right at 14k. I think the tanning ledge (similar in total size to yours, it would seem) isn't accounted for in the programs they use to build the design.
We were also stagnant for about 36 hours before starting everything up and giving the first dosing. So far, its been good, so I wouldn't stress too much over it.