- Apr 23, 2017
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New Pool - Austin, TX - Build
- Thread starter iamtexmax
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Hello all - has been slow going - last weeks things finally picked up - tiling and coping has been done - deck has been done - equipment has been laid out on equipment pad - yesterday the spray deck people came and did the texture - now its stalled due to rains - any feedback will be appreciated!
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- Apr 23, 2017
- 2,400
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- 22000
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- Plaster
- Chlorine
- Salt Water Generator
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- Hayward Aqua Rite (T-15)
Waiting on plaster - but due to the weather we are still waiting on a date - I have been finding some white streaks on the glass tile in quite a few places - in addition to that on the pool floor there is a white residue - any thoughts what it can be? (can it be coming from the white travertine/marble coping)
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I think this is efflorescence. Here is an outside link that talks about it: Understanding Efflorescence aka that Ugly White Powder on Your Tile
Kim
Kim
Thanks Kim - I emailed my PB and sent him the same pics - his response - "Yes - It is calcium dust - It is everywhere - Not at all worried about it - When it is plastered this will no longer be an issue "
I really hope this not be an issue after it has been plastered and acid washed
I really hope this not be an issue after it has been plastered and acid washed
- Apr 23, 2017
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- Hayward Aqua Rite (T-15)
When water is added make sure to have something on the end of the hose like a sock to protect that pretty plaster from the metal end and it will help filter the water some as well.
Once the water is started do NOT stop it! If you do it will form a ring around the pool that you cannot remove
Do not allow the water to run down the plaster. Put the hose in the lowest part of the pool and fill from there.
Kim
Once the water is started do NOT stop it! If you do it will form a ring around the pool that you cannot remove
Do not allow the water to run down the plaster. Put the hose in the lowest part of the pool and fill from there.Kim
- Apr 23, 2017
- 2,400
- Pool Size
- 22000
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- Plaster
- Chlorine
- Salt Water Generator
- SWG Type
- Hayward Aqua Rite (T-15)
Check your water meter when the pol starts to fill and then again when done. This will give you a close approximation of pool gallons of water. Just keep other water usage to a minimum. Start your water fill based on your schedule so you can fill it up worry free.
Acid Wash done - told the guys who came to do the acid wash to call me before they started filling pool - they just rang the door bell before they left saying they started the pool fill (was on a conference call for work) - ran and got the water meter reading - and then went to the pool - they had not tied a rag to the end of the hose and had left it in the deep end - I walked bare feet and tied a rag - should I pull the hose the shallow end or leave as is?
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- Jul 16, 2012
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From Kim...
Keep it in the deep end!! You don't want water streaming down as it will create marks on the edge where it dries.
And don't stop filling it for anything until it's full (middle of the skimmer) or else you will get a ring at the stopping point.
Keep it in the deep end!! You don't want water streaming down as it will create marks on the edge where it dries.
And don't stop filling it for anything until it's full (middle of the skimmer) or else you will get a ring at the stopping point.
Thanks B! Yes leave it in the deep end as that is the lowest part of the pool so not water flowing down that pretty new plaster.
It is very normal to have some varied colors in the plaster. Keep an eye on it and make sure to give it some extra love with the brush. Your PB will want you to wait wait 30 before talking about the plaster as it will change some as it cures. IF after 30 days you still have some concerns then share them with us and we will be able to let you know what to expect.
Kim
It is very normal to have some varied colors in the plaster. Keep an eye on it and make sure to give it some extra love with the brush. Your PB will want you to wait wait 30 before talking about the plaster as it will change some as it cures. IF after 30 days you still have some concerns then share them with us and we will be able to let you know what to expect.
Kim
Thank you Kim, bmoreswim, ctrav for helping me get through this - appreciate all the advice and help!
- Apr 23, 2017
- 2,400
- Pool Size
- 22000
- Surface
- Plaster
- Chlorine
- Salt Water Generator
- SWG Type
- Hayward Aqua Rite (T-15)
Whatever you do DONT go to sleep with the water running...JUST KIDDING...dont be afraid to sleep that pool will still be filling up this time tomorrow
Oh it is also normal for the water to have a green tint to it once it is filled. The color will change to it's true color once the water gets balanced and as the plaster cures.
Kim
Kim
I woke up at least 3 times in the night to go check on the pool - had nightmares of the pool overflowingWhatever you do DONT go to sleep with the water running...JUST KIDDING...dont be afraid to sleep that pool will still be filling up this time tomorrow