Hi! Our plasterer surprised us last night with a call that he was coming today and not next week. He is going to do an acid wash this evening and not tomorrow. He told my husband not to add any MA and that the kids could swim over the weekend if they wanted before we started with any needed acid b/c of the acid wash. Is this ok? Is the plaster hard enough to not be damaged if they just play a little? I think he knows that we feel as though we have been left on the back burner over the last month so he is trying to make my husband happy. HELP!!
Plaster and acid wash today-start up help!!
- Thread starter linzvirgo
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Tested the fill water and the results were TA-60, CH-60, Ph-7.4 if that helps at all.
I wouldn't let anyone in the pool until the break in period is over. You're not even supposed to vacuum until it is cured, though I think a brush style vacuum attachment would be OK.
Pool School - Start-up New Plaster
Pool School - Start-up New Plaster
It was both plastered and acid washed today. And yes I thought the same thing although the acid wash men said we could swim tomorrow. So now I am so confused.
Once my pool was filled and chemicals balanced my kids swam a little during the break in period with no ill affect on my finish. If the person holding the warranty card says you can swim I would, IMO
The plaster start up page needs to be redone due to the fact the no swim for 30 days DEPENDS on the type of start up done.
The start up used on yours is VERY safe to swim in afterwards. I will try to tell you why. The acid was put on the walls then the walls were rinsed off. In doing so the acid was diluted with the water. Then they clean that was up and out. After that the pool is filled with fresh water. LOTS of water so any left over acid is REALLY diluted now. At this point it is not different than letting your kids play in a kiddie pool right after it fills!
I would get all the levels balanced then throw the kids in! LOL
I hope this helps.
Kim
The start up used on yours is VERY safe to swim in afterwards. I will try to tell you why. The acid was put on the walls then the walls were rinsed off. In doing so the acid was diluted with the water. Then they clean that was up and out. After that the pool is filled with fresh water. LOTS of water so any left over acid is REALLY diluted now. At this point it is not different than letting your kids play in a kiddie pool right after it fills!
I would get all the levels balanced then throw the kids in! LOL
I hope this helps.
Kim
Yes that helps!!! ok so tested the water this morning and Ph was through the roof at over 8.2 so that is my first obstacle to tackle. Have the MA going in now.
You can retest after dosing about 15 mins after your last dose. That will allow you to really push it down. I would turn the pump on high and brush to help it mix up good so you can get the pH into readable numbers. It might be higher than you think.
Kim
Kim
Ok- I am going to test it again right now. Should I worry about raising the CH or worry about the pH first? We have added stabilizer, sequestrant, and the MA all today throughout the morning and will put the chlorine in next. Don't want to overload with chemicals if that is not good for the pool or plaster.
UGHHH- so the pH was staying very dark pink after adding 30 ozs of MA twice an hour apart. I added another 30 oz over the next hour and now my pH is reading 6.8! I just tested TA and it is at 20. Time for baking soda? Or will the waterfall, brushing and new plaster take care of it? Should I keep the kids out?
Yes, add enough baking soda to raise TA to 60.
It is ok to swim when
pH is between 7.2 and 7.8
FC is above minimum and below shock level for your CYA, [FC/CYA][/FC/CYA]
The water is clear.
It is ok to swim when
pH is between 7.2 and 7.8
FC is above minimum and below shock level for your CYA, [FC/CYA][/FC/CYA]
The water is clear.
We have the pH balanced at 7.4 using MA. Chlorine is 0.5. We have put 2 tricolor pucks in the skimmers and CYA in a sock in both skimmers. I still can not get the CYA test the register but it hasn't been 24 hours since adding it. Should I bring the chlorine up quicker using bleach? Is that ok for new plaster?
You SHOULD bring it up and keep it up with liquid chlorine. You do NOT want algae to even get a peek at your pool!
Kim
Kim
OK! We have household bleach on hand. Is this ok to use today? How slowly do I add it?
as long as it is just normal bleach it is just what you need. Just make sure its not scented, splash proof etc... You don't have to add it slowly, just pour the correct amount based on pool math in front of a return jet and let it circulate.
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weeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeee!!!!!!!!!!!!! Much fun was had by all! Nice!
Keep an eye on your pH as it will push up fast with the new plaster, slide, fun, etc.
Kim
Keep an eye on your pH as it will push up fast with the new plaster, slide, fun, etc.
Kim