Recent content by byteme

Thanks, Katodude. Sorry for taking so long to reply. I found slow release cal-hypo tabs on Amazon...Poolife NST Tabs. After your reply, though, I'm just going to buy a floater and the smallest supply of trichlor pucks I can find. You're right. With the evaporation from the high temps we're...

Good morning! I've searched the forums but I still have a question about using NST tablets to maintain chlorine levels while away for a week. We have a 13,500 gal above ground pool (vinyl). I use liquid chlorine (bleach) exclusively and test and record FC and CC daily. I use granulated CYA...

Greetings, all! Since converting to BBB last year, our pool is cleaner and nicer that it's ever been. I've converted a couple of friends, too! (Still working on the bro, though). I have a question about chlorine use. We are in North Georgia. The pool gets full sun from about 10am until...

Ah...that makes sense. I knew it would effect the chlorine level, but I didn't think about it overchlorinating. When I used them in the past (pre-BBB), I was using test strips and all I knew was that the chlorine was at or above 5 ppm. I didn't really know what the actual chlorine level was...

Good morning! Since I'm new at this, I may be missing something, but wouldn't I face the same problems with PH using just CYA as with using pucks? Also, I've read here that it takes a week for "CYA in sock" to make a change in the CYA level. I would expect the pucks to dissolve within a week...

I know I'll have to check and adjust the PH when using the pucks to raise the CYA level. I haven't used pucks since converting to BBB. The only reason I'm using them now is to raise the CYA. We did a partial drain/refill to get the CYA down to an acceptable level when we opened the pool and...

Hi, all. Thanks for the responses. My brother and his crew were here from San Antonio last week, so I haven't tinkered with the pool other than daily tests and adjustments. The PH has become more stable (haven't had to adjust it but once in the last week and a half). I'm still having to add...

Greetings! I've been tracking chemical use and adjustments over the past few weeks since starting BBB. I'm having to add about 60 to 80 ounces of 8.25% bleach daily and about 1 to 1 1/2 pounds of borax every two days to maintain target levels. I started targeting an FC of 8. Adding bleach in...

I should clairify one thing. The pool walls were manufactured with an epoxy resin coating. We didn't put it on.

Our 24' round AG is partially buried. We made SURE that it was warranted for that and got that clearly stated in writing before we purchased the pool. The walls of the pool we bought are coated with an epoxy resin and assembled with all stainless steel fasteners. The installers back filled...

Greetings and welcome! As a new convert to TFP and BBB, myself, I would first say to get one of the recommended test kits and do your own testing. You need to be able to see, daily, what your pool is doing and, when performing the shock process, you need a kit that will enable you to read the...

Greetings and welcome to TFP! As a new member, too, I can tell you that you will find the people here friendly, patient, knowledgeable and VERY helpful! A few suggestions I would offer you are: 1. If you haven't already, get one of the recommended test kits and use it. They may seem...

Ok. Thanks!

Hmmm...no, I haven't been wiping the tip of the reagent bottle, but, now that you've mentioned it, I remember reading that, too. Lot's of little details to remember! I'll wipe the tip every couple of drops. I assume that applies to all of the reagents? Thanks!

Also, when someone comments about how beautiful the pool is, I have the satisfaction of knowing I did it myself! (With a LOT of help from my new friends at TFP!)