Quote Originally Posted by swimdaddy View Post
In the pic where it looks like you are filling the pool, what is that garbage can looking thing on the deck? Looks like your water is going through it before it goes in the pool? Some kind of filter or pre-treatment?
The trash can is filled with sodium bicarbonate. I discussed this with the builder a while back. On our previous pool (back in Ca), our plaster didn't last very long, 3 years. It was rough and coming out in small chunks. Wasn't sure if it was because of the plaster used, the builders ineptness, or our lack of understanding. Either way, I didn't want to go thru that again. So, with a tip from an awesome member here, we found this procedure to help protect the plaster and limit the dust.