I need to update... Plaster was completed almost two weeks ago. We had about 3 days in a row of high 50's/low 60's weather and the plaster crew jumped on it. PB was very confident in the crew that he uses and didn't have any concerns, so I deferred to his judgement. Might prove to be a mistake later on, but I hope not.
Once plastered, waited the recommended time from reading articles here, and began the fill.
Water meter begin - 56,884
Water meter end - 71,644
Total gallons - 14,760
During the fill - there was 2 baths, 1 shower, probably 5 sinks of dishwater, and normal getting ready stuff the next morning. So I am estimating somewhere around 250 gallons extra used (80gal tub, 50 gal tub, 10 min shower @ ~ 4 gpm and a 1 gal/hr leak from the hose bib filling the pool for ~24 gal, plus some extra).
Total pool fill - ~14,500 gallons. Spa is ~615 gallons (calculated) and the pool would be about 13,900.
I tried to use the hose flow meters. Those are ok, except they roll over every 999 gallons. So you have to be able to check it every so often, to ensure you catch the rollovers. Not conducive to overnight or while at work.
Here are some pics...
The value of being able to do just that will far outweigh whatever value (if any) the PB's kit will provide. Depending on what he delivers, you'll likely be able to make use of it, to supplement the excellent kits you purchased.
