Recent content by drekar42

Last year I replaced the pump for my Hayward Xstream 150 Sq Ft System. This year the locking ring broke, boy was I surprised when I found out why the pool was losing water! I'm looking at a new system, I could replace with the same but is there a better setup for a 150-200 sq ft filtration system?

Yes, that is exactly what I was asking. The input is appreciated. I like the idea of going to a daily OTO test and then using the powder once a week.

I currently use the powder for testing chlorine level. I'm curious if there are drops that I could use to test chlorine. The powder is sometimes a pain.

Here you go.

So many times I have posted questions about maintaining my pool but not this time..... I just wanted to say how much help this forum has been and how this method is tried and true and is the fastest and most economical way to maintain your pool. My pool was green, swamp green, yet in just...

I was gone 2 weeks and the water was perfect prior to leaving. It was warm - high 80s and even a little warmer than that some days.

I've checked my home security camera and this is what I'm going to see when I get home. I'm curious what you guys would suggest for cleaning it up as quickly as possible.

Great Sale - I also notice that they did this at the beginning of spring. Now if I can just plan it accordingly and never pay full price!!

"That's where the disconnect is here. We are looking at the overstabilization as the problem, you are considering the cloudiness the problem." I couldn't agree more with this statement, I guess my question is not why it's bad or how to fix. I know how to fix it!!! My question is why would a...

So... he had the pool company out and was told that there were some phosphates in the water and his chlorine was low. They put something in for the phosphates and added chlorine. They told him the pool will clear up in a day or two. Let me put this disclaimer that I love the trouble free...

Based on this - how was the pool maintenance company maintaining clear water with such a high CYA. I'm guessing they could get it clear without draining it. How would they do it?

Asking for a friend and I'm trying to help him run the pool the trouble-free style. Current tests came back at PH 7.2 Alkalinity 140 CC less than 1ppm CYA - (I didn't try diluting it but lost the black dot about 1/2 or 3/4 of the way to the 100 mark) It's a 20x40 - approx 17000 gallons...

I agree with all of you - but then I'm back to copper causing the green hair and I'm showing that I don't have any. Hence the confusion. On a second note - what have you guys found as the best way to find "your TA levels" - that is, what seems to keep the PH most balanced. Dave