Why speed matters after a replaster
Pool professionals generally recommend filling a freshly plastered pool continuously, without stopping, and keeping anyone out of the pool until it is full. A pause can leave a visible line where the water sat. A delivered fill brings the water in large, steady loads.
Your plasterer’s start-up instructions come first. They may tell you exactly when filling should begin and what to put on the hose end.
Why not leave the pool empty
An empty in-ground pool is under stress. In areas with high groundwater, an empty shell can be pushed up; in clay soils, ground movement can affect it. Contractors usually plan the refill to start as soon as the work is done.
Draining is a separate job. Many cities require pool water to go to the sanitary sewer or limit where it can be discharged, and some have rules about refilling during drought. Your pool contractor handles the drain; check your local rules before you start.
What to tell us
- The date the plaster or acid wash finishes, and the time your contractor wants filling to start.
- Pool size, so we know how many loads and whether more than one truck is needed to keep the water coming.
- Hose distance from the street and gate access.
