Recent content by epro05

A "pull tool" is included with the Katchaleaf cover.

Does hot tub mean it's attached to the pool, but elevated? If so, my installer said that when installing, do it first, when removing do it last. Makes the best use of gravity to reduce difficulty.

Another thing, when the sales lady initially called me, I told her to look at my pool on Google Earth and use the earth measuring tool to measure my pool/spa dimensions. She prepared my quote from that.

I chose green (alpine). And I'm happy I did. They do not cover the skimmer covers, so they will be accessible. Not sure you will need the cleaner. I left my Kreepy in. The leaf cover doesn't interfere with it, but I don't think Kreepy will find much to pick up. A Katchakid sales person will...

jark, looks like your pool is a mirror image of mine. Typically what months do you keep it covered. I'm thinking early/mid Sept through mid/late May. Have you had any managment issues that I need to hear about?

My Katchaleaf was installed today. It was $2490, not $2600 that I mentioned above. Cover looks good. Leaves started dropping already. I'm happy.

Hi jb. I didn't get other quotes. After I looked at their website, it was exactly what I was looking for. Looked tight fitting, and brass anchors on the deck to secure it tightly. They get busy this time of year because leaves will be falling soon. Contact them via their website, have a...

I like this chart. Formatted much better than the PoolSchool version.

Next week I'm having a Katchaleaf Cover installed on my 18 x 36 pool (with raised attached spa). About $2600. Google Katchakid or Katchaleaf if you are interested.

Your signature is still not showing.

Did you check pH before starting SLAM and adjust if needed?

https://www.troublefreepool.com/wiki/index.php?title=Breakdown_of_Bleach_Over_Time_by_Storage_Temp 4+ months at 110F. Check linked charts. I looked at degradation on the 8.25% chart and applied degradation %age to 10%. I think your bleach is less than 4%

Some on this forum say that pouring bleach into the skimmer is OK.