We got Wet Edge last Saturday and they put the acid in Monday and they are comming out Friday to balance the chem's and fire up the pumps. Be sure and brush two times a day.

I feel your pain. :( I went through the same angst last week!! The acid cures the PebbleSheen (or in our case PebbleTec). With such a short pool season (we're in Maryland)and getting started so late, it's been agonizing to see that water and not be able to get in it!! Thankfully we're on day 7 - oh and the pool water is cloudy now so it looks kinda icky. And huntnfish is right - brush 2x/day....sigh....

It amazes me that there is not a set "standard" on when you can swim. I just got Pebbletec and was swimming the minute they put in the hose and have not stopped...we swam after the acid was put in and it's been 9 days since the Pebbletec was installed...we have been swimming each of those 9 days...all with the blessing of our pool builder. I'd call Pebbletec directly and see what they have to say.

I wonder if it has to do with the chlorinator. I'm using a SWG.

R

I think it has to do with whether you have a high acid start up or not. Some installers/builders put a LOT of acid in to start up - enough that it would not be safe for your skin to be in - others are fine with a normal acid start up (just keeping water totally balanced). I'm not sure why some do high acid...mine did not and I was in our Pebblesheen pool while it was filling (in fact I think the best day of last year was sitting on my raft as the water slowly rose in the pool, it was views of my yard I will almost certainly never have again!)...but I know both methods are commonly used and affect when you can get in the water.

Thank you all. We called Pebbletec directly and it is just our PB's preference. It is not necessary and does not have anything to do with the pebbletec warranty.