Recent content by bkpensfan

Your tarp theory to cover/even out the seams makes sense. I used a tarp underneath the styrene but not on top. I don't recall being able to feel the seems and I know I couldn't see them. If you already have the tarp I would use it, I like the idea of it. One word of caution as you are laying...

There's no need for the tarp with the styrene. My experience with sand is that it moves and shifts and washes out. You can buy 2" styrene or dig your paver in. Maybe someone else has had better luck with sand than I have and can help you out with that. You still have a couple days to...

I have progressed through various sizes of intex through the years as my daughter has grown. I have used sand, gorilla pad, and polystyrene. Without a doubt the polystyrene was the best. Very comfortable on feet and no worries about liner damage. Gorilla pad works well for protection but...

Received my TF-100 on Saturday. Results were very similar to the strips. Good news is the rash cleared up before I even received the TF-100 and it hasn't returned. (it may not have been the pool). I am very pleased with the test kit, glad I had a reason to purchase it. I do have one...

Two posts saying the same thing- I'll order myself a kit today! Thanks

Pool has been open 2 weeks. Results are from a strip. I don't know if it is TC or FC, I believe most strips show TC.

This is my first year doing the BBB method. My 8 year old daughter develops a rash every time she gets in the pool. I'm thinking it must be the Borax. Has anyone else experienced this? Is there a way to get it out? Ph 7.6, Cl 3ppm, CYA 35, Alkalinity 75

I used 2'x4' foot sheets and many rolls of tape under my pool. It worked great but took a long time. Bigger sheets are faster but if the price is right on the small ones- go for it. BTW you made the right choice going with the larger pool. Pumps can always be upgraded! Upgrading the pool- not...