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Care Tips for New Swimming Pool Plaster - continued

CARE OF THE PLASTER SURFACE
The surface of your pool is constantly changing, 24
hours a day, 7 days a week. Many factors contribute
to these changes, including the water hardness, heat,
evaporation, treatment, maintenance, usage, and
the plaster composition and curing characteristics of
the plaster itself. In time, the cosmetic appearance of
the plaster will gradually change as a result of these
naturally occurring factors. There are some procedures
that can be helpful in minimizing these effects.
Please consider the following section on preventative
maintenance for better plaster care.
PREVENTATIVE MAINTENANCE
Brushing - The brushing of your pool is an important
plaster maintenance procedure. Brushing will help
keep the surface smooth and free of debris, as well
as help prevent metals and minerals from adhering
to the surface. Whether you have a pool service or
an automatic pool cleaning device, the pool owner
should be sure to thoroughly brush the pool at
least every other week.
Water Testing - The pool owner should test
the pool water for pH, carbonate alkalinity and
disinfectant levels before adding chemicals.
At least twice per year have your pool water
tested for calcium hardness, total hardness and
dissolved solids. In areas of high water hardness,
evaporation, high usage, or other unique chemical
factors, it would be advisable to perform these
tests more frequently, even monthly. Consult your
builder, plasterer or service professional regarding
specific recommended testing frequency for your
local area. If possible, have copper and iron levels
checked as well.
Stain Preventatives - The regular use of stain
preventative type chemicals can greatly reduce the
staining effects of the dissolved minerals in your
pool water. Follow manufacturer's directions or
refer to your pool professional for proper dosages
for your pool.

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Filtration - Proper filtration in important to the
upkeep of your plaster and your pool. Your pool
should be filtered daily to ensure the removal of
dirt and debris as well as to provide adequate
circulation. Never allow dirt and debris to remain
undisturbed for long periods of time as this will
promote discoloration or staining.
NOTE: It would be helpful to mark down your
filter's clean operation pressure so that you can
easily determine when cleaning is necessary.
Generally speaking, the filter will require back
washing or cleaning when the pressure is 5-12
pounds over the initial clean starting pressure.

This will vary from filter to filter, depending on
type and model. Check the manufacturer's
recommendations for your specific brand and model
of filter.
WATER CHEMISTRY AND YOUR PLASTER
Water normally contains many dissolved minerals and
metals. When water evaporates, only distilled
(pure) water is lost, and all the dissolved minerals and
metals are left behind. The eventual buildup of this
material in your pool water adds to the water hardness.
Calcium is one of the key elements found in both your
pool water and plaster. It exists in equilibrium; if the
water is too high in calcium, it can precipitate onto

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