Thank you! Other than a few things here and there, every sub that I have hired has done amazing work. I'm very happy with the way it's come out. I'm definitely looking forward to it be over though lol.
New owner/builder build in Miami, Florida
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Thank you! Other than a few things here and there, every sub that I have hired has done amazing work. I'm very happy with the way it's come out. I'm definitely looking forward to it be over though lol.
Good morning everyone!
Electrician will be done today, rough electrical inspection tomorrow.
Pool prep crew will be here tomorrow and plaster will happen Thursday or Friday (I'm pushing for Thursday!)
We've almost got water!!
Electrician will be done today, rough electrical inspection tomorrow.
Pool prep crew will be here tomorrow and plaster will happen Thursday or Friday (I'm pushing for Thursday!)
We've almost got water!!
DUDE! I hope you gave your electrician a cold drink and a big THANKS after he finished that job!! That is one of the best looking boxes I have seen. It is how EVERY box should be done!! WOW!!!
Kim
Kim
DUDE! I hope you gave your electrician a cold drink and a big THANKS after he finished that job!! That is one of the best looking boxes I have seen. It is how EVERY box should be done!! WOW!!!
Kim
Agreed. He does very good work and takes pride in what he does and it shows.
I bet you are finding the inspectors know most of the guys doing the work and know if they are the good ones or the bad ones..................Oh it was Jim Smith?? CHECK..........oh my it was Billy Bob??? better check over VERY careful!!!
So any idea when that last thing will happen???
Have we talked about fill up care does and don't? Put a sock on the end of the hose. This will help filter the water some and keep the metal end off the new plaster.
Once the water starts do NOT stop the flow of water! Stopping the water before it reaches the middle of the water line tile can cause a ring to form on the new plaster
Kim
So any idea when that last thing will happen???
Have we talked about fill up care does and don't? Put a sock on the end of the hose. This will help filter the water some and keep the metal end off the new plaster.
Once the water starts do NOT stop the flow of water! Stopping the water before it reaches the middle of the water line tile can cause a ring to form on the new plaster
Kim
Thanks, Kim. Yeah, I've read about pool startups for the last week or so prepping for the fill up.
I spoke to the plaster sub yesterday. He'll be prepping the pool today and plaster crew will be here on Saturday!
I spoke to the plaster sub yesterday. He'll be prepping the pool today and plaster crew will be here on Saturday!
I've read a lot of start up guides and this one seems to be the most comprehensive so I'm thinking of following it.
Thoughts?
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Thoughts?
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Here are my go tos for plaster start up. The first one does have one thing wrong..........you should wait 6 hours before adding water. Other than that I have been told it is a good one. The other two links will give you some more ideas:
www.troublefreepool.com
www.troublefreepool.com
Pool Plaster Tips for the Average Homeowner
A quality plaster job can last a homeowner for decades. We help share basic steps that can be taken before, during, and after the plastering of a pool.
www.troublefreepool.com
Start-up New Plaster
The first few months are the most criticle for a newly plastered pool. We're here to share best practices to ensure the plaster will last for many years.
www.troublefreepool.com
Hm, I haven't read anything about waiting that long to add water. Most of the startup articles I've read say to start filling right away. Please correct me if I'm wrong
Our plaster guy @onBalance is the one that told us this "rule" He is the one that has guided all of our start up threads. He is one I DO listen to as he has done a LOT of hands on research on plaster-how to do it properly AND how to NOT do it properly to show what can happen.
Here is some more of his reading:
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
Here is some more of his reading:
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
Lol, don't worry, there's been a lot of times where I was jealous that I didn't have a pool builder.
