Recent content by lastdon87

I did test my fill water prior to filling the pool and the CH was 150... and now I'm somewhere between 175 and 200. So, you don't think I should try to raise it up to 250ish? I just don't want it to.be ducking the life out of my new plaster like I've read about... thx to everyone for helping...

Thanks for the help, I do have the speed stir and TF-100. I haven't started my SWCG yet since my pool is only a couple weeks old, but yes, I do plan to raise the CYA, just want to take it really slow. Maybe my testing was off some how, I guess I did fill up my pool from closer to the bottom of...

I'm about 2 weeks or so into my new pool and feel like I have a pretty good grasp on the chemicals and testing so far. But I am a little stumped on my calcium hardness. Initially at fill it was 175. I then bought a couple 4 lb containers of pellets that are meant to raise CH, and then I...

It's been filling for about 18 hours now....

No, they are the in-floor pop up heads. More lights would be awesome though...lol! - - - Updated - - - Here it is with plaster complete, but before acid wash. Really excited to see it shined up, and shells gleaming...

I had them do shells for mine and originally asked for the hand thrown as well. Turns out they put the shells in the mix (5 bags I believe), and they are also hand tossing them as they go. I can see the shells pretty good already and it's cloudy and it hasn't been acid washed yet, I might be...

Why put plaster in a jar? I hadn't heard of this...mine is being done right now...do I need to give the guys a jar to fill?

Getting plastered today....Finally, I'll have water tomorrow...can't wait!

I had the same thoughts when mine was sprayed out on the ground, I immediately asked how much to increase the size by 1 foot around the whole thing. They told me $700, and I told them let's do it. It does look bigger when dug out, but I'm happy with my choice of increasing the size. Good luck...

Re: Spring Texas, Contract Signed! Will still need advice along the way! We used the same tile, except ours is the Tavora Tan color, we really like the look of it....almost like it's a natural stone product.

So I'm finally ready to have the pool plastered, I think it looks like next week Wednesday or Thursday...very excited to be nearing the completion of the project and begin to enjoy it! My question is, is there a certain amount of time that the pool needs to be filled by? I'm on a well, and...

I talked to PB about my concerns, he said the tight spaces would be fine and they'd be able to fill them with the plaster "cream". Anyone have any knowledge on this?

That's the in-floor value, pretty sure. - - - Updated - - - It is a venturi skimmer from a&a..., and the in-floor leaf Vac is now in between the pump and the 2 pipes right in front of the pump, with a jandy 3 way valve to control suction from drain or skimmer (best I understand). Thanks...

I talked with a guy I work with this morning that used to work in the pool industry and he said that it is the plaster that goes in between the tiles. He also said that if the plaster isn't In between the tiles as it should be (like some of mine that are basically touching), it would result in...

Amazing pool and landscaping! Brian, how did you get that edging around the palm and along the back wall? Is it a special machine that pours it, or a mold of some sort? I'm looking to have that same thing for my landscaping coming soon... thanks!