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Hello all, we had a new inground pool installed not quite a month ago and we have had problem after problem,one major problem was tha we had two leaks, that were fixed, but the main problem we is that the pool is not level, it is off about 2.5". We called the installer and he came and checked the pool and agreed. At this point the installer thinks it is because the wall panel was never seated in the chanel properly to begin with and then when the pool was filled with water the panel settled in making the pool NOT level. I personnally don't think that is the case as it really sounds far fetched but I need advice on what others think. If you have any input on wether this is a legitimate reason or what are reasons why a in-ground pool would become NOT level can you please e-amil me back? I would immensly appreciate it.
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What's the best way to remove and then better maintain calcium deposits on the face of a spa spillway?
My hardness readings are pegged after 3 years. Been told, only option is to drain and refill which I'm OK with. Our water is hard.
While I'm drained looking for best way to remove deposits without damaging tile & grout.
Thanks,
Mark
Your only way is to maintain your spill way is to stay on top of it.. The calcium builds up from your water drying on the spillway over time. If your spillway has tile on it. I would not use any of the tile cleaner on the market at your local pool service store they contain sulfuric acid which will eat at the glaze of the tile and harm the shine of the glaze on the pool tile. Stay way from. The best product is vinegar straight out of the bottle onto a nylon brush or tooth brush, the "smell" well you get use to it and the water in the spa will dilute it or wash with the hose when done. Or can use CLR also use a stiff nylon brush or tooth brush work well. If build up is thick try a single edge razor blade. This can be a timely job depending on the size job. but once finished maintain regularly and your spillway will always look great!!! This will work for you I managed a pool tile warehouse for 20 yrs I know. You should not have to drain the water. If your water is hard its hard new or old water. Thanks Blake
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I have had numerous pool plasterers come out and give me an estimate. Mostly the quotes for replastering the pool are pretty much the same.
However, when I ask about a light blue colored plaster the estimate goes up almost 80%. I am pretty sure that the existing plaster coat on my pool doesn't contain an additional "diamondkote" or some other mysterious additive and it lasted more than 20 years.
So far my choices are a) white or
pay $1000 more for another color. Years ago, there was no additional charge for colorizing the plaster ... the builder just gave you a choice of colors and then went ahead and did his job. Are modern day plasterers no longer able to mix a pigment into the plaster, or is just a scheme to increase profits.
Most pool plastering company do not do Blue color plaster. Because of the blue pigment fades very fast, like within 90-180 days after plastering, and most customer don't like it after it done fading. You can try the 3-m blue for a blue tint to the plaster and to the water and it dose not fade out over time. 
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Thanks for the information. Initially the plaster was a white color with some small gray spots in it. Now it seems more gray with small white spots. It almost looks like dirt in the plaster. I think that's the best way I can describe it. Its hardly noticeable at this point and more so when its cloudy outside or very little sunshine. Guess its just something I'll have to deal with. Thanks again.
Yes. Plaster should be white with little to no greying while curing out. BUT your little white spot are what we call SPOT ETCHING. Spot etching is cause by a high ph level in the pool water as it cures out. curing time for pool plaster is 27 days. So be sure to keep the ph level right on at all times. very Inportant!!!
B.M.
swimming-pool-secrets-revealed.com
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I have a pool and a fountain that is made with a dark grey plaster. I like the color of the pool water with the grey plaster, but not the fountain. Because the water in the pool is a larger body or water and is deeper, the water is dark blue in color.
The fountain is a much smaller and shallower body of water, and appears grey in color (instead of blue like the pool water). I am entertaining the idea to dying the fountain plaster to a lighter shade so the water in it appears more blue (i.e., similiar to the color of the water in the pool)
Anyone know anything about dying plaster? Can a dark grey plaster be dyed lighter? Any issues with the dyes causing damage to the plaster (either immediate or long term)?
Thanks
Chris
Pool plaster can not be dyed any color after it has be cured. Pool plaster is colored at the time it is being mixed to install. It is a concrete product that is troweled to a smooth finish. To chnge the color in the fountain you will need to replaster it. This would be the best way to change the color of the plaster for the foutain.
Blake Melancon
swimming-pool-secrets-revealed.com
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Anyone know anything about Foley pools? I got an ad about them and they said last chance to receive "our winter pricing." Is there really winter pricing?
Yes, They do...
At times some Companies in the pool business will give what they say is winter pricing. its is given in the winter time when the rains comes and business drop off due to the rain. The pool Industery has not given winter pricing for at least the last 8-10 years, their has been no need too, business has been good. although this year has started out slow. You may see it this year...( So. Cal.)
Sorry I don't know of Foley pools
Blake Melancon
swimming-pool-secrets-revealed.com
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Hi All:
Anyone have any experience with Universal Rock Pools, out of Corona, CA owned by Daniel Clark (not to be confused with Universal Pools and Spas out of San Bernardino, et al., a few similar names that have awful reputation)? CSLB#735872
I really like his work, he has a good BBB rating, still waiting for his bid but I thought I would ask - never can have too much info going in to this, right?
Thansk!
topnurse
temecula, ca
Hi topnurse,
I know Dan personaly he a great person and a great pool contractor, Does great rock work around pools and spas. can't go wrong with Universal rock pools. Here's a few pictures of one of Dan's jobs.
http://www.swimming-pool-secrets-revealed.com/photo6.jpg
http://www.swimming-pool-secrets-revealed.com/photo7.jpg
http://www.swimming-pool-secrets-revealed.com/photo8.jpg
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Blake Melancon
swimming-pool-secrets-revealed.com
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While I am an experienced DIY, I hired a pool builder because it was too much of an investment to get wrong. I utilized my DIY skills to keep on top of the project, asking questions and providing direction to get what I thought I wanted (I did learn a few things that I will eventually share on my blog). I have some information that may be useful on my blog. There is one link for a DIY gunnite/plaster pool website.
For the future, you may want to invest about $30 into getting a good reference pool book. If you have not yet done so, check your local library for books on the subject of pool maintenance/construction to see if there is one you like. I have a short review of a few books on my blog (noted below). While it is very large, I think you will find “The Ultimate Pool Maintenance Manual” a good choice. Since it is almost 700 pages, you need to use it like these pool bulletin boards, search for the information you need and only read the part that covers your problem. I’m in the process of reading a few other books on pool construction; however, none of them are complete enough for DIY.
Hi Pool Owner,
I think it's a good idea for the home owner do do some kind of homework before chosing a pool builder or going owner builder on the project. I see 2000 to 2500 pools (inground) a year. I see lots of pool and spas in all stage of the project. their is lots of poor quailty of work out there that is given to the home owners. Rite now I'm writing a e-book on "How not to get rip off by your swimming pool contractors or landscapers" It's not ready yet but you can go to my site and sign up at my opt-in. An I will let know how it's coming along and ready to publish.
Blake Melancon
swimming-pool-secrets-revealed.com
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When is the best time to replaster a pool ? Fall or Spring
Do you live in the U.S.A. if so what part of the country do you live in.
Blake Melancon
swimming-pool-secrets-revealed.com
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Here's a link to see Pics of Pool and Diamond Tiles. You will see the gray tiles around the water line and the blue Diamond Tiles. The color we were suppose to get was dark gray.
http://www.kodakgallery.com/ShareLandingSi...mshare&Ux=0
Russ.
Sorry, To see that you got the wrong color step trim (spotter tiles) but I see on your pictures #9 your spotter tiles are not even in a streight line up the steps even missing a few spotter tiles on your steps. Your pool looks very nice by the way.
Blake Melancon
swimming-pool-secrets-revealed.com
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Can anyone tell me if this is or isn't a good idea? I leave Florida for 5 months each summer. I have been paying a guy to take care of the pool plus the cost of chemicals and electric. But each year I have problems when I return.
I'm considering drainging the pool (10,000 gallons) and leaving it empty while I'm gone and refilling in the fall when I return. I have a screen enclosure and there aren't any trees nearby. What are my exposures?
Thank you
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Hello biter.
I would not drain the pool for that long of time. Plaster has to be under water at all times. if the pool has no water in it, the plaster will start to dry out and will spider crack on the surface of the plaster. Then when you put the water back in the pool the plaster will blister up all over and the plaster will crumble up and you will have plaster blister holes all over the steps and floors. It will be more money then what it worth. I think I would try a new service co. It sound like the guy you have how is not doing he job servicing your pool while your gone. DO NOT DRAIN YOUR POOL FOR 5 MONTHS AT A TIME... Here a few picture of what will happen...
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Blake Melancon
swimming-pool-secrets-revealed.com
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I need to fill the gap between my pool deck and the coping. I've heard about something called "Bacarod" (sp?) that is used as a gap filler, followed by Vulcum as a self leveling sealant. Does anyone know about these materials and where they can be purchased? I can't seem to find much on the 'net.
Thanks,
dtb
Hello DTB.
I don't think that 'bacarod' is what you need 'bacarod' is a foam rope rod to
fill in expantion joints or cracks in concrete to help in the movement when the decks move. What you are looking for is a two part pourable mastic. It come in the color grey, tan, or white, and some time contractors will put a silica sand finsh over the mastic. The mastic is used between the coping and the decks, also between the deck slaps on pool decks. I can help you with this product you can e-mail me at blake@swimming-pool-secrets-revealed.com. you can let me know what your joint size is and the l. f. you have to do. I will let you know how much mastic you will need to fill your gap (joint). The mastic comes in 96oz. units for $80.00. per unit plus shipping. unit contains 1 kit of two cans where you mix small can with large can. plus (1) mixing paddle and (1) depencencing bottle. the l.f that each unit will do will depend on the size of the mastic jiont.
Hope I can H.E.L.P.
Blake melancon
swimming-pool-secrets-revealed.com
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We recently had our pool plastered with CrystalStone. When they did the 2"x2" diamond tiles around the steps, swim out and spa seat that are spaced 1 foot apart they used the wrong color tiles. The contractor will fix this by cutting the tiles out then reinserting the correct color tiles. He would patch around the new tiles with the same CrystalStone material. He said that it will look fine but could take a few months to match the existing CrystalStone. My concern is that it won't look like it does now. I'm afraid that you will be able to notice that somthing was done around the tiles even if you didn't know what happened. I'm also concerned with possible problems in the futurelike the material that was filled in after the tile being reinserted coming apart and/or leaking into the gunite.
Can anyone give me advice on what I should do, have it fixed or just leave it alone?
I would just leave it the way it is. The contractor will have to saw cut the plaster (Crystsal Stone) around each tile a bit larger then the tile in order to reset the new tile and then try to match the color of the plaster (Crystal Stone). In all cases that I have seen it "LOOKS LIKE A PATCH JOB" Yes it's not the right color of tile trim but only you know that, you can still enjoy the use of the pool. I feel you will not be HAPPY with the look of a patch job all over the seats and steps of your pool & spa. sorry to hear hope this will help you...
Blake Melancon
swimming pool-secrets-revealed.com
New In-Ground Pool Not Level
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First a quick question. What make you think the pool is not level. Blake