Start-Up Procedure for Cementitious (Plaster) Surface Pools

The following procedure was developed by the late Greg Garrett and is based on the published start-up procedures of the National Plasterers Council (NPC). The use of Super Start-Up simply uses chemistry to facilitate the balancing of the pool water, the reduction of plaster dust, the sequestering of metals, prevention of staining and scale, and the filtration of suspended solids.

POOL FILLING DAY

     Step 1. Follow NPC Guidelines  regarding filtration equipment, return heads, directional eyeballs, source water, and water flow.

     Step 2. Start the filtration equipment immediately when the water level reaches the middle of the skimmer or other specified water level.

     Step 3. Add Super Start-Up to the pool water through skimmer line. Rinse bottle with pool water and add rinse to the pool water through the skimmer line.

DAY 1 THROUGH DAY 28

     Step 1. Follow the NPC Guidelines. The chemicals in Super Start-Up are designed to convert the plaster dust into calcium (hardness) and carbonate                 (alkalinity), reduce brushing, and help rapidly balance the pool water. Follow the NPC procedures for proper surface brushing, water testing, and water           chemistry parameter adjustment. 

DO NOT USE THIS PRODUCT WITH A HOT START OR JACK’S MAGIC MAGENTA

Note:  A white film may appear on the water surface for up to 12 hours, which is normal.  Also, when you first add the product to the skimmer, you may see brown water come out of the return.  This is normal and will go away in an hour or less.