Recent content by gdeboor

Thanks. Actually doesn't have to be submersible. What kind of pump would be recommended for this?

Anyone here use a submersible pump in their pool for watering their lawn? Given that I occasionally drain some water out of my pool a few times each year I was wondering about watering the lawn and vegetation with it instead of just draining all in one spot. I have a sump pump that I use as my...

Just wondering if others keep their pump on 24/7 ? I leave mine on all the time unless obviously needing to clean the filters. Electrical usage has not been a problem so it's just been easier to let it run. Are there pros and cons of doing this? No real issues with my pool chemical balance, so...

Perfect! That's what I was hoping for but wanted to be sure. Thanks.

I'm about out of R-870 solution for checking FC. Been using the 10ml test. Is there a reasonably reliable way to half that test? since I'm using about 40 to 50 drops per test I would like to extend my testing this weekend until I get a replacement early next week. If so, please include the...

One of the main reason I have been keeping the cover on is to keep the leaves out of the pool. We don't have an over abundance of leaves but just enough to fill the skimmer basket reasonably quick on a windy day. Do leaves cause a problem with FC? Is keeping the cover open the lesser of the...

Dave, my CC was .5 this morning. Is that an indication of anything? Or should I be expecting a higher CC number?

What is the experience of the others on this board for length of time taken to complete the shock process, especially when starting with a clear pool? I am still at it after almost a week. Re-tested CYA a few times and now feel more comfortable that I am reading it correctly at 45+- instead of...

Here's the log for today: 9/14 Tuesday 5:50A FC of 12 Added 3 jugs 9:40A FC of 21.5 11:30A FC of 21 2:00P FC of 22 4:30P FC of 18 6:35P FC of 18 9:25P FC of 11.5 FC held great today at my 18-20 target until the evening reading. Really strange why it would drop that much in 3 hours. Pool was...

Since introducing so much bleach into the pool, I have noticed 'carbonation' (lots of tiny bubbles) around the returns and skimmer. This might be nothing but wanted to mention.

Here's the latest update: 9/13 Monday 6:10A FC of 12 Added 3 at 9:30A 4:20P FC of 10 Added 3 jugs 6:25P FC of 17.5 Added 1 jug 7:30P Brushed walls 8:25P FC of 14.5 Added 2 jugs 10:10P FC of 18 Added 1 jug Targeting for level of around FC 20. Hopefully it will hold tomorrow.

Maybe I misinterpreted but the pool calculator said to add 2.3 96oz jugs when going from 8 to a target of 16. So I added 2. Maybe should have went a little more? Would like to have monitored thru the day but other commitments left me gone until 8 tonight. Appreciate the advice. Will try to hit...

Here's the latest log update to add on to my first entry 9/11/10 Saturday 8:40P FC of 10 Added 2 jugs 10:25P FC of 15.5 Yes! then added 1 jug for good measure 9/12/10 Sunday 8:15A FC of 8 added 2 jugs Cleaned filters at this time also. 8:15P FC of 5 It was good to see my FC get up to...

Bought this bleach at Aldi's $1.09 for 96oz. Label says 6%. Don't know what Bacquacil is, but will check it out once I have time. Thanks.

Pressure is only about 1-2 above where it starts after cleaning. But then again it has never gone higher than that ever. Always wondered about that. However, I will try to clean filters again as soon as I can. Thanks for the replies. Hopefully can report back again late Sunday or Monday.