Pool Startup Process After Plaster Resurfacing

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Donotaddsaltfor salt-watersystems for30
Noswimming,pets,orheateruseuntilplasterdustis goneandwater isbalanced (typically after Day 7).
Brushthepooleveryvisitonwallsandfloortoremoveplasterdust—use anylonbrush, starting from the tile line down.
Tostartrunfiltrationcontinuouslyforatleastthefirst 72hours oruntilwateris
Testwaterdaily(pH,totalalkalinity/TA,calciumhardness/CH,chlorine)usingareliable
Alwayspre-dilutemuriaticacid(31-33%hydrochloricacid)inabucketofpoolwater before adding slowly to the deep end with circulation running. Wear protective gear.
AddTheMagentaStuffpermanufacturerdosage(e.g.,1quartper15,000gallonson startup for plaster pools) to sequester metals and prevent stains.
Targetranges:pH7.2-7.6,TA80-100ppm,CH200-400ppm(buildgradually),Chlorine 1.5-3.0 ppm (after Day 2), Cyanuric Acid (CYA) 30-50 ppm (start after Day 3).
Recordalltestsandadjustmentsfor

Pre-Startup:PoolFilling(Day0)

Visit1:Day1(InitialBalancingand Setup)

TPRGTechnicianperformsinitial testsandmajoradjustmentstokickoff curing.

Step	Action	Details
1	Testwater	MeasurepH,TA,CH.IfTA >100ppm,lowerfirst.
2	AdjustTA	Ifhigh(>100ppm),addpre-dilutedmuriaticacidtoreach80-100ppm. Broadcast slowly; retest after 1-2 hours.
3	AdjustpH	OnceTA is inrange,usemuriaticacidtolowerpHto7.2-7.6ifneeded.

Step	Action	Details
4	AdjustCH	If low (<80 ppm), add calcium chloride (dissolved in water) in 10 lb increments,spacedhoursapart,toreach80-100ppm.Donotmixwith baking soda.
5	Addsequestering agent	AddJack'sMagicTheMagentaStuff(1quart/15,000gallons)to prevent stains from metals in fill water. Broadcast evenly; run circulation for 48+ hours.
6	Brushing&Filtration	Brushentiresurface.Runpumpscontinuously48 hours.
7	Homeowner Instructions	Testdaily;recommended brush1/day;nochlorineyet(wait48hours).

Technicianverifiesprogress,introducessanitizer,andfine-tunesfor stability.

Step	Action	Details
1	Testwater	RecheckpH,TA,CH.Adjustasneededusingmuriaticacidfor pH/TA.
2	IncreaseCH	Raiseto100-150ppmwithcalciumchlorideifstable.
3	Addchlorine	Addpre-dilutedliquidchlorinetoreach1.5-3.0ppm.Avoid tablets/shock for now.
4	Re-dosesequestrantif needed	Iftestsshowmetals,addmaintenancedoseofTheMagenta Stuff per label.
5	Brushing&Filtration	Brushwallsandfloor,continuousrun48 hours

Technicianensureswaterisclear,dust-free,andbalancedbeforetransitioningtomaintenance. This wraps the intensive 7-8 day phase.

Step	Action	Details
1	Testwater	Fullcheck:pH,TA,CH,chlorine.AdjustwithmuriaticacidforpH/TA.

Step	Action	Details
2	Final CH adjustment	Increaseto200ppmminimumifnotalready.
3	Addstabilizer (CYA)	Ifnotstarted,addto 30-50ppmthroughskimmer;brushafter.
4	Verify sequestrant	ConfirmTheMagentaStuffeffectiveness;addifstaining appears.
5	Brushing&Filtration	Reducetonormal cycle ifwater isclear
6	Homeowner Instructions	Weekly tests/adjustments ongoing. No heater/salt for 30 days. Brush 1/ daywallsandfloors.RetestwithmuriaticacidasneededtomaintainpH. Schedule follow-up if issues arise.

Continueweeklychemicaltests/adjustments.
Brushweeklywallsand
MaintainLSI(LangelierSaturationIndex)between-0.3and+0.3toavoidetchingor scaling (calculate using pH, TA, CH, temperature).
Novacuumswithwheelsorautomaticcleanersuntil Day
Ifissueslikemottlingorscalingoccur,giveusacalltofixit407-898-

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January 22, 2026 11:59 am GMT

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