New Member, First Build...What have we gotten into?
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I've been stalking your build and I'm so happy for you guys! Looks great!
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That's great!!! So glad you finally got plastered! And they were smart enough to isolate the spa plumbing before they filled it so good for you. Can't wait to see in it filled up. I bet that will sparkle like nobody's business.
I can't wait to see pics in good light. We almost went with black plaster as well. It does look good, and congradulations on getting through it!
WOO HOO!!! I am so happy for you both!!!! PROGRESS!!!
Very interesting technique with the Y channel. I'm anxious to see how that turns out. From your photos, it looks like they are doing some great work!
Very interesting technique with the Y channel. I'm anxious to see how that turns out. From your photos, it looks like they are doing some great work!
Here are some pics from this morning. I brushed it this morning and it took about an hour. I really felt it in my abs when I finished...sad. These are pretty early in the morning, I will get some more around noon as well.
Bob
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Good to know brushing works on two things-pools and abs LOL
I can't wait to see the bling in the sun!
Kim
I can't wait to see the bling in the sun!
Kim
What are you going to do with all of your time now that you're getting near the finish line with your pool project? Looks great.
Brush it, brush it real good! THAT will be taking up any free time he has! That and playing with his new Birthday toys!
Kim
Kim
That's so funny Kim - that is exactly what I was going to say. I decided to brush this evening - started out in my work clothes (heels and iphone in coat pocket) then thought "oh it could be so easy to fall in and Jimbo and others have done that w/ their phones!" So I changed into sneakers and put my phone away before finishing.
Our electric is not hooked up yet, so we are not running any pumps. I planned to test some water this evening and still need to do that. We need to figure out away to get the chips of flagstone that came off during pressure washing out of the bottom of the pool before they get sucked up into anything. It may be a two person job, brush and use the skimmer net.
-Karen
Hey at least we learn from each other! LOL NO phones by the pool!
I do see getting the chips out of the pool as being a two person team. One holding a nice hot drink and warm towel while the other one jumps in to get them! LOL
Kim who would NOT be the one jumping in!
I do see getting the chips out of the pool as being a two person team. One holding a nice hot drink and warm towel while the other one jumps in to get them! LOL
Kim who would NOT be the one jumping in!
n240sxguy
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Definitely a good rule. Disobeying it cost me $300 this summer.
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If you do drop a phone, don't get a 6. It's an expensive little bugger plus another $79 for a waterproof case. Never doing that again.
I fell in the pool while brushing it once. The telescoping part of the pole just came right out , hadn't screwed it on hard enough , and I lost my balance. 
Had everything in my pockets from phone to car keys.
Had everything in my pockets from phone to car keys.You are a great thinker!!! But pretty sure that it won't fly....
Electric got hooked up today but the pool start up guy didn't make it out. It was late when electrician finished - and it was raining all day. Start up guy is supposed to be here tomorrow, and if not - we'll be reading manuals and programming the Easy Touch on our own. I really want to get the pumps running. It just doesn't sound like it's a good idea to brush the plaster dust and then have it settle on the bottom....
I tested the water yesterday, no real difference from the test of the fill water. I was hoping the acid wash might have some benefit (no idea why I thought that but why not). Our ph is off the charts as is the TA, so it will probably take some work with MA to get it to move. I know TwoLabs had to use 80oz. and I've got plenty sitting on my porch ready to pour in. -Karen
You don't need to program the easy touch to get the pool running. You just put it in service mode and turn on the pump at the pump. You will probably want to run it on at least speed 2 for a couple days straight.