Hi. The PB mentioned today that he will now ask his installer if he has completed any pools with the micro finish as I am waiting to see any micro finishes. If I am lucky to see any micro finishes, I will be sure to upload a photo that day! Hope your project is moving smoothly.
Hi. Thanks for the input. I borrowed your suggestion of the light from one of your other posts and PB said he would gladly install. In reference to the over-fill line, he notes in the contract "Includes auto fill with overflow to be connected to yard drainage". I believe this is what you are referencing. I posted his detailed contract outline as my initial post so I always had it easily available while on this site.Hi @Ellen M I have finally had some spare time to catch up on your wonderful build! Love what I see so far!
A couple of comments:
-over fill line-do you have one? It will be VERY important with your space. It is a pvc line from either the top of the waterline tile or in the skimmer towards the top. The line should go to daylight well away from the pool. With your pool being a lap pool I would push for the skimmer option as there will be less splash out with it in there.
-light by the equipment pad. You will thank me when you have to run out there on a dark, stormy night!
Kim
Very hands on. Father in the business and the excavator said our PB was building pools at a young age and it was dinner conversations! He is in his own business and exclusively pools and nothing else to give 100% to high quality construction. The PB, my husband and I are all detail oriented professionals, keeping an eye out for any glitches. My husband brainstormed the final layout for the 14 jets as I want a hydrotherapy spa as much as possible. I focused on the returns to be sure that water circulates well and I am never cold. Thanks, Ellen M
. Details on pool grading depth and benches are now edited on the initial post on page one. Thank you for all the support. Ellen M
Thank you. Our PB said buy the test kit you want and I will cover it. As far as we can tell we think this is the top of the line given our pool TF 100 test kit from TFP with smartstir, K1766 (salt test kit which adds more precision than salt strips provide), standard size & PH meter (total cost $162). He says our interior finish guy is certified by NPT and one of the best in the area. We are trying to find a pool in Stonescape Micro Pebble to visit. We want a medium dark blue hue as well as non smooth surface but not as rough as mini pebble. We believe this is going to pan out but COVID delays will tell. He said the average person building a pool does not go for the darker blues so we hope this works in our favor! He will also provide a weekly pool man and if we do not care for him after 30 days we have names of others highly recommended, so we hope this will help us take care of chemistry and keeping the pool shining. Thank you very much. Ellen MSWEET!!! That looks great! G
It is time for your set of links! The first set is all about what to do and ask about to get a great plaster job. The second set is all about how to care for your pool after you get the plaster.
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
I will say it again......................you have a GREAT PB!
well about that...............please look at the bottom of the links I sent you. The bottom one is about how to PROPERLY start up a new plaster pool. A pool company will not be able to do the start up the proper way as they only come in about once a week. The pH alone needs to be adjusted almost daily. Once the plaster cures it will need a lot less daily care.
Spoke with PB Friday re start up process/details. He said the start up guy (or the PB) will be by 2-3x's the first week (or more if needed) to adjust the chemistry. Then they will slowly reduce frequency as it gets balanced. I emailed TFTkits for assistance. Dave Smith provided us with a 45 minute chemistry education
to allow us to check the chemistry daily. TF-PRO *Salt with speedster-for pools with SWG as well the Taylor K1766 salt test strips (which may not be needed but better to have if need) are on the way. Awaiting next inspection Monday. Thanks, Ellen M
We definitely have been trying to stay highly educated consumers from the design stage to maintenance stage! It's an unpaid time consuming, albeit, side job! Swam in neighbors 84 degree pool today in my minor summer wet suit and still had a cool. I will be delighted when I can make the pool whatever degrees warmer my body needs to be a pleasant vs bone chill swim! Thanks for supporting us. Ellen MThat is a great test kit and will be needed.. great job
