Pool Build in Rural North Texas

[wuthrirc]

Pool dig April 18, 2019. Freeform with tanning ledge and 2 benches (approximately 96 foot perimeter). Shimmerark 2" flagstone for coping. Noble Tile NWGF Sankai 678 and 178 (6-inch and 1-inch). Quartzscapes Aruba Sky Reflections applied June 30, 2019.

 

[mknauss]

Looks great!
About time to order that test kit. See Test Kits Compared. I suggest the TF-100 Test Kit ™

I suggest you read ABC's of Pool Water Chemistry and consider reviewing the entire Pool School eBook.

 

[Texas Splash]

Welcome to TFP!

 

[wuthrirc]

Looks great!
About time to order that test kit. See Test Kits Compared. I suggest the TF-100 Test Kit ™

I suggest you read ABC's of Pool Water Chemistry and consider reviewing the entire Pool School eBook.

I have printed off the ABC's of Pool Water Chemistry. Thanks for the suggestion on test kit. It is a salt water pool. Does that make a difference on the test kit?

 

[kimkats]

Hi!! What a sweet pool! I love it's shape and the tiles you used!

The basic test kit TF-100 works for any pool. For a salt pool you add a salt test. Just know if your SWG is happy that is all that really matters in the end. Now if you want to get extra fancy you can add the Speed Stir. It makes the testing even easier! For now plaster you will enjoy the Whale Wall brush. The tail helps push the brush so you don't have to work as hard to brush.

I have a set of links I put together for new pool owners. It is a lot of info but will start to make sense as you use it.

Print these out:
Pool School - Basic Pool Care Schedule

Pool School - Recommended Levels

Bookmark these:
Pool School - Recommended Pool Chemicals

Trouble Free Pool

Pool School - ABCs of Pool Water Chemistry

Kim

 

[Tena]

Looks fantastic! Ours looked the same a few weeks ago.

I would suggest

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

And

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

Texas temps are getting higher...

And

https://mmgtx.com/docs/PTI-Start-Up-Maintenance-Procedures-Salt-SWCGS.pdf

Happy brushing!
I did order the whale with my kit. ?

 

[wuthrirc]

Hi!! What a sweet pool! I love it's shape and the tiles you used!

The basic test kit TF-100 works for any pool. For a salt pool you add a salt test. Just know if your SWG is happy that is all that really matters in the end. Now if you want to get extra fancy you can add the Speed Stir. It makes the testing even easier! For now plaster you will enjoy the Whale Wall brush. The tail helps push the brush so you don't have to work as hard to brush.

I have a set of links I put together for new pool owners. It is a lot of info but will start to make sense as you use it.

Print these out:
Pool School - Basic Pool Care Schedule

Pool School - Recommended Levels

Bookmark these:
Pool School - Recommended Pool Chemicals

Trouble Free Pool

Pool School - ABCs of Pool Water Chemistry

Kim

Thanks so much for the information!

 

[wuthrirc]

Looks fantastic! Ours looked the same a few weeks ago.

I would suggest

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

And

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

Texas temps are getting higher...

And

https://mmgtx.com/docs/PTI-Start-Up-Maintenance-Procedures-Salt-SWCGS.pdf

Happy brushing!
I did order the whale with my kit. ?

Thank you very much! Sounds like we need get the whale (although I'm not even sure what that is yet!)

 

[wuthrirc]

Hi!! What a sweet pool! I love it's shape and the tiles you used!

The basic test kit TF-100 works for any pool. For a salt pool you add a salt test. Just know if your SWG is happy that is all that really matters in the end. Now if you want to get extra fancy you can add the Speed Stir. It makes the testing even easier! For now plaster you will enjoy the Whale Wall brush. The tail helps push the brush so you don't have to work as hard to brush.

I have a set of links I put together for new pool owners. It is a lot of info but will start to make sense as you use it.

Print these out:
Pool School - Basic Pool Care Schedule

Pool School - Recommended Levels

Bookmark these:
Pool School - Recommended Pool Chemicals

Trouble Free Pool

Pool School - ABCs of Pool Water Chemistry

Kim

Thank you very much!

 

[wuthrirc]

The pool is filled now, but the filtration system won't be here for 2 more days due to some mixup. Anything I should do besides brush it and skim the mesquite tree blooms off?

 

[kimkats]

Here is our start up page: Start-up New Plaster - Trouble Free Pool This is good guidance on what to do. Since you do not have a pump yet you can walk around the pool with a straw broom or boat paddle a few times to get the water moving good then add the chemicals. Once you add the chemicals make sure to brush the pool real good to make sure they are mixed in good.

I would say use a submersible pump BUT do not want that on your brand new pool. I am VERY worried it would mar the new plaster

 

[Jenmirwhite]

I’d love to see the finished pool filled with water! Love the tile and pool shape!

 

[wuthrirc]

Pool is filled. Approximately 17,500 gallons. Got the recommended test kits and the Whale wall brush. Am I the only one who has a hard time attaching the Whale to the pole? I have to keep a pair of tongs handy so I can get it attached!

 

[kimkats]

OH what pretty water you have now!!! LOVE the color!

I don't have that brush as I have an above ground pool so is not really needed. sorry.

Kim