Recent content by joshua5438

That is no where near as heavy as mine. Mine is thick and stiff. But installing and removing is not my issue. I do NOT want to drill holes in my new concrete. That's the main reason I am looking at other options. Not trying to debate if I can or cannot or how to. I stalled and removed it myself...

Unless things have changed.. my old loop loc cover is near impossible to pick up. I would guess it's around 100 to 150 pounds and very awkward to manage as it's about a 4' square when it's folded up. It's even hard to lift it onto the wagon that I use to haul it from the pool to the garage for...

I left it fully open this past winter and let the automation control it during freezing temp. I did NOT like going out once a week and vacuuming all the leaves out as we are fully surrounded by large oak trees. Also, with it being uncovered, I had to add chlorine on a regular bases. Those are...

My old cover is likely 10 years old as it was "well used" when I moved in 6 years ago. So I would need to purchase a new cover either way. 1-Winter covers all seem to be a type of heavy duty tarp. I am looking at solid covers that will be held in place by water tubes. I did like the safety...

I have always used a Loop Lok solid safety cover the past 5 years of owning my inground pool. Last year I had the concrete replaced and I really do not want to go with the anchored type cover. So I have been looking at different winter covers. I have a few questions for everyone that has one...

My thoughts are that I will perform the AA treatment a few more time if needed while attempting to remove as much iron as possible each time. I honestly feel a big part of my issue was with the concrete renovation as I have never had this issue in the past. Time will tell. A sequestrant will...

It was stained before the leaves so possibly it was neutralized. Thanks for all of your help on this!

I decided to raise my FC to above slam to see if I could oxidize the iron. My goal was to raise it from 5 to 15 (12 is my slam level with a CYA of 30), somehow two gallons raised it to 23! I am using the same calculator I have used for seven years and it's always been spot on. Not sure what...

You are correct! Long story short.. I ended up being the one that removed all the spilt concrete. I have also been left with concrete that is slick as ice when your feet are wet. I also need to start a thread about how I can solve that issue.

This just occurred to me. I was looking up test kits so I can test my well water for iron when I remembered.... i had the concrete decking around my pool replaced last summer. They cut a strip 1 foot wide around the pool to use a skid steer to remove most of the concrete, then came back and...

I am not totally sold on the floc either. I have read of some really positive results from the ALUM floc with iron. I am still researching that one myself.

That is what I have been a little confused on. The AA will release the iron from the surface but will it be able to bond to polyfil without adding FC to oxidize it? I want to attempt to remove as much as possible after the AA treatment. Would it be better to slam the pool to allow my water to...

Another question I have for all. Will the stairs being exposed to sun remove iron staining on it's own? I ask because my top step was stained like the others until my water evaporated enough to fully expose the top stair. Within a day, that top stair was stain free. I just wanted to confirm...

AndyTN, correct me if I am wrong, but it sounds like you are not using a sequestrant after the AA and polyfil? You are doing an AA treatment to lift the stains and then running your water through the polyfil to remove as much iron as possible? I feel like this would be the best way to try and...

So, I already have staining on my stair, returns, skimmer, baskets, and vinyl liner. It's a solid yellow tint on everything. It easily wipes off with crushed vitamin C. I would prefer to remove the iron and not just "hide" it. Should I perform an AA treatment first to remove the staining or...