Recent content by FormerMurkyLagoon

Ok. We’re going to redo the dye test tomorrow around the main drain while using a dive tank to avoid rushing.

Thanks, Jim. Great questions. We actually let it drain to where there was only two feet of water left. The main drain was all that was left below water. The main drain has been plugged with a threaded fitting and the pool refilled. We lost about 1.5-2” in 19 hours from yesterday to today...

10,000 gallon in ground gunnite pool. Professionally resurfaced with Krystalkrete 2017. Main drain in bottom that has been capped off w threaded fittings and Teflon tape. Dye test at main drain showed no leak. Property is on the Florida coast. Pool has a mystery leak and will completely...

Thanks to you, my floaty alligator now has a stainless steel chain instead of a three inch disintegrating nylon rope! Thanks for the tip.

OK. Will do. I'll pickup supplies this week and start the adventure this weekend. Fingers crossed. Thx again.

Hello, Texas Splash. Many thanks for the advice. The FC levels I'm maintaining right now are just normal levels, at least that's what I understand from you guys. So since I have persistent algae even though the pool is clear, your response seems to indicate a SLAM would be beneficial for my...

Hello, Love the site. You guys have been such a big help in getting my pool straightened out. I'm coming up to speed on testing at home and keeping the chlorine levels stable. First post. My pool is clear right now. FC 2 CC 0 pH 8.2 CYA 45 CH 150 TA 90 Background: House was a short...