Recent content by evanbone

That's a good idea. I didn't know they existed. Is any modification needed to my existing skimmer/basket setup? Are they standard sized? Do you just need it on one skimmer or both?

ok, that makes perfect sense. thanks

So why out of curiosity would I just do 18" at a time instead of doing it all in one whack?

and when you say "main drain", that's the bottom one?

So I am attempting to convert to the BBB method with my pool. The previous owners used trichlor so the CYA is measuring over 100(about 60 with the 1/2 pool 1/2 tap technique). I guess I will go ahead and do a partial drain/refill and I am looking for suggestions on how. I do have an L shaped...

Cheers harleysilo. It really sucks living there when we loose to 'em. I'm way over here on the other end of the state in basketball territory(very strange), but I always represent the Big Orange. So that is interesting techniques. I guess I need to do something about it. I'll test all my...

Hopefully I am mistaken on this simple math. If my current CYA level is 115 and I drain half of the pool and refill, my level would then be 58? What a PITA

Hello all. I have been trolling around on here as a visitor since last summer when I moved into a house with my first pool. I have always loved water and swimming since I was a kid and knew I would sooner or later own a pool. So the time finally came last summer. The previous owners were...

That is what I suspect also. I'll do that and get back. thanks.

Split by moderator from HERE. Best to have your own thread containing your specific issues. Thanks, jblizzle Newb here and I have been reading up on this. I acquired a house with a pool midsummer last year and just continued the schedule from the previous homeowners- trichlor, trichlor, and...