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    I came home today to see the builder here checking chems and starting the mechanicals. What I thought was very interesting, besides everything else he was doing , is that the test kit he had had contained no test strips in it. Made me feel even better about this company.

    The spa has been fixed and is filled. The pool has some catching up to do as we slowed the fill as to not back fill the spa before they fixed it.

    Hoping to have completely filled pool/spa pics tomorrow night.
    36'x20' Freeform, IG - 13k gal, Spa - 800 gal, Diamond Brite, Intelliflo VS pump, TR-140C sand filter, Mastertemp 400k BTU heater, 2HP Whisperflo pump (waterfall), Pool Pilot Digital RC-42 SWCG, K-2006 Test Kit

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    Quote Originally Posted by Toybuilder View Post
    I came home today to see the builder here checking chems and starting the mechanicals. What I thought was very interesting, besides everything else he was doing , is that the test kit he had had contained no test strips in it. Made me feel even better about this company.

    The spa has been fixed and is filled. The pool has some catching up to do as we slowed the fill as to not back fill the spa before they fixed it.

    Hoping to have completely filled pool/spa pics tomorrow night.
    I'm glad to hear it's progressing nicely.
    22'x40' Grecian Lazy L 20K gal IG vinyl pool; Aqua Rite SWCG T15 cell; Hayward Pro Grid 6020 DE filter; Hayward Superpump 1hp pump; 12 hrs; Taylor K-2006; city; PF:6

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    Well, we're all filled. But, I'm not posting pics, yet. The pool is brown. The builder ran the waterfall today which has been sitting for quite a few weeks, and a bunch of "stuff" came flowing out, spiders, grit, dirt, and some other bugs...along with a plant. He hand vac'd and scooped out a much as he could with the net, but it's still pretty cloudy.

    So, he added a bit of clarifier and I'm hoping we'll be back to crystal clear in a day or two. It was crystal clear before the waterfall fiasco.

    But, he said the chems are right on. I didn't get the numbers from him so I have to assume it's all good.

    Hope to have pics soon.
    36'x20' Freeform, IG - 13k gal, Spa - 800 gal, Diamond Brite, Intelliflo VS pump, TR-140C sand filter, Mastertemp 400k BTU heater, 2HP Whisperflo pump (waterfall), Pool Pilot Digital RC-42 SWCG, K-2006 Test Kit

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    Yikes!

    Not a good way to start.

    Shouldn't be too much of a setback though.

    You order a test kit yet? Time to start practicing.
    22'x40' Grecian Lazy L 20K gal IG vinyl pool; Aqua Rite SWCG T15 cell; Hayward Pro Grid 6020 DE filter; Hayward Superpump 1hp pump; 12 hrs; Taylor K-2006; city; PF:6

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    Quote Originally Posted by JimK View Post
    Yikes!

    Not a good way to start.

    Shouldn't be too much of a setback though.

    You order a test kit yet? Time to start practicing.
    My wife sent a pic earlier and it was beautiful. You can imagine how disappointed I was when I walked out back after work and saw a mess. I know. It'll be better.

    I'm still waiting for the test kit from the builder. If he's going to give me a Taylor K-2006, why spend the extra money.
    36'x20' Freeform, IG - 13k gal, Spa - 800 gal, Diamond Brite, Intelliflo VS pump, TR-140C sand filter, Mastertemp 400k BTU heater, 2HP Whisperflo pump (waterfall), Pool Pilot Digital RC-42 SWCG, K-2006 Test Kit

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    Good news that it's clearing quickly. Dirt is easy compared to other issues. That darn diving board!!!!!
    26K gal 20x40 rectangular IG vinyl pool; Apr 2014: New pump, liner, auto-cover, & water; Pentair Whisperflo 1HP pump; Pentair Trition sand filter; Cover/Star CS-500 auto cover; Taylor K-2006C; OTO

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    Hi all!

    Pool is complete! The dirt and gunk from the waterfall accident has been cleared and the water is sparkling! We had our walk though Friday afternoon and I can’t remember a thing we went over. There was a ton to review.

    But, here’s the final result:






    In two weeks, the landscaper will be back in to finish their part. Will post final pics then.
    36'x20' Freeform, IG - 13k gal, Spa - 800 gal, Diamond Brite, Intelliflo VS pump, TR-140C sand filter, Mastertemp 400k BTU heater, 2HP Whisperflo pump (waterfall), Pool Pilot Digital RC-42 SWCG, K-2006 Test Kit

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