Recent content by FricknDawn

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    I think my Pool hates me...

    Now that its daylight I was able to capture a couple photos of the water color. Jasonlion: I will follow your advice, however, the pressure does not rise significantly but every 24 hours. Not doubting your knowledge bc I know yall know your pools but to me this doesnt seem like back...
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    I think my Pool hates me...

    The water looks blue because of the liner color but there is something free floating in it prohibiting me from seeing the bottom. I can see the brush when I put it about 1/3 of the way down to the bottom but its cloudy looking, like almost whitish water if that makes sense. I backwash in the...
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    I think my Pool hates me...

    First I want to say thanks to everyone for all your hard work on this site. I am so glad I stumbled across it last summer, I'd be lost! I'm pretty new to posting but I've been reading up on solutions to minor issues with my pool since installation last summer. Second... HELP!!! I am in...
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    shock process and weather question

    Thanks for the quick reply jblizzle!! I guess I should clarify a little. The pressure has been pretty steady the last couple of days. The first 4 days I was backwashing about every 2-3 hours because it would clog up and the pressure would go up 6+ psi (normal range is between 6 and 8) very...
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    shock process and weather question

    so in one week I have used 19 gallons of bleach and have kept my pool at shock level ever since but my FC and CCs keep jumping all over the place. The water is still super white/grey. I'm backwashing once per day and brushing twice per day. Is there anything else I can do or do I just resign...
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    shock process and weather question

    Oh ok, thats good to know. Thanks! I havnt tested anything but FC, CC and CYA (started at zero) since starting, other than yesterdY. The water didnt seem to change at all the past 2 days aand Im not sure whats going on so I tested everything.
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    shock process and weather question

    I was born and raised in Seattle so I have webbed feet, no worries about getting wet! Here are my chem #'s As of this morning FC -14, CC - 1.5 Yesterdays readings... TA -100, CH - 90, CYA - 30 At start of shocking... PH - 7.3, my FC hasnt been below 13/14 since starting shock so Ive gotten...
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    shock process and weather question

    Hiya everyone. I opened my pool to a green swamp this year, frogs, alligators, roof shingles, you name it lol. I have been in shock process since last Thursday and while all seems to be going well so far (following the swamp to oasis thread) today it started raining and will continue to rain for...
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    Turning Your Green Swamp Back into a Sparkling Oasis

    I just want to say thank you for this thread!!!! I started Thursday (as a 1st year AGP owner) with a swamp, have followed these instructions to a T and now have white water and can almost see the bottom! Still have a long ways to go but couldnt have done it without yalls help!!!