yet another DFW pool build thread

[MarianParoo]

I tried to look up the msds on the start-up tec, but it was a longer search than I have time for this evening.

If it was my pool, I would brush it up tonight to help mix it. No chemicals should sit at the bottom of your pool surface.

 

[darin.brown]

yeah, the only real info I could find about how/when to use it was "and add during the first 500 gallons (2000 litres) of new fill water" from some documentation on their site. I went ahead and brushed/stirred it up tonight so it's not just sitting on the plaster.

 

[darin.brown]

I'll post some pics of the pool with water some time tomorrow. gonna get some initial readings done before adding the 2 chlorine pucks in the skimmer tomorrow per the PB instructions. I took some initial measurements from the hose fill when we filled up the standalone hot tub (CH 110, TA 130, pH > 8.0, FC 3, CYA 0) so I suspect we'll be in a similar boat. appears getting the pH down and stable as the plaster cures figures to be the first hurdle.

 

[kimkats]

New plaster=PH that likes to go up as the plaster cures. It can be done but it will be a "fight" for a while.

I can't wait to see it!

Kim

 

[MarianParoo]

See if you can pick up a floater, (about 8-10 bucks), at Walmart or a pool store. Better to float the pucks there than in your skimmer.

 

[darin.brown]

it was a lovely 16 degrees here in north Texas this morning to brush the pool...









will mention the plaster job on one of our steps. not sure if that'll improve over time or not..

 

[kimkats]

That is blueing up nice! What do you see on the step? I THINK I see if but want to make sure.

Kim

 

[darin.brown]

the edge of the step looks like it could use a little more plaster. not sure if that's the case or something that'll improve over time with brushing, etc..

 

[kimkats]

It takes a couple/few weeks for the plaster to settle into it's final color. It will be interesting to see how that part turns out. Have you brought it to your PB's attention?

Kim

 

[darin.brown]

PB came out yesterday and added some MA, chlorine pucks and calcium from what my wife said. Tested this morning as follows:

FC: 1-2
pH: 7.2-7.4
TA: 150
CH: 240

we do a fair amount of streaking on the steps/walls but PB seemed to think that'll improve with the added MA and continual brushing. I don't see much, if any, plaster dust kicking up when I brush but I hope he's correct. wants us to keep FC between 1-2 and pH between 7-7.5 (seems like a WIDE range to me)

 

[darin.brown]

the couple of spots on the bench/step don't appear to have improved any and we're 2 months post-plaster

 

[kimkats]

I have a sad for you What does the PB have to say now?

Kim (no cheering on this one)

 

[darin.brown]

chalks it up to typical mottling and nothing he can do.

 

[kimkats]

Bummer

Kim