Recent content by lefty51

I'm not sure, but now I'm questioning my testing :rolleyes:. first I let my supply of CYA reagent get low. It should arrive tomorrow. When I tested two days ago it was 40 possibly 30. I added 60 oz of the 66 oz of stabilizer as that was all I had and tossed three pucks in the skimmer for backup...

Thanks Kim, I said I would let you know if I posted something, just didn't know it would be a mystery. I now think "something" got in the pool, because I have cute 1" to 2" bubbles coming off my aerator that float around for quite a while before dissipating. Not like an algaecide would cause. It...

I'll try to be as brief as I can. 9 days ago we had a party with a lot of swimmers. weather has been hot and sunny. the day after the swim readings were FC-6 CC-0 PH-7.6 TA-70 CYA-70 CH-150 Borates-40 Salt-3600 Was gone for a few days, then 2 days ago the boss sprayed fertilizer on lawn near...

Hi Jay, quick question. you said new breaker is in the same spot in box as the old one but runs a different pump, did you swap the pump wiring in the box or at the pump site. The reason I ask is if the wiring from that slot is the same out to pool, I would investigate that wiring circuit.

Hello Greg, welcome:wave: You've come to the right spot, there is someone with the right answer to every question here. As you will soon hear, I suggest you start by reading the ABC's on the home page. Others will be along with links for adding your pool particulars in your signature so we...

like Joel suggested, I would compare to one locally if you can. I think the standard thread is NPT tapered, but I ran into a problem on my SWG cell threads. Some use buttress threads. They look like they'll fit until you try to tighten them down. Hope that helps.

don't know how you do both Kimkats, but here's to you and teachers everywhere:cheers:

Hi snap, like +1 on what Pat told you. One thing to keep in mind, if your FC is truly 26, then your PH test will not be accurate above, geez I forgot Pat, FC10 I think. I need to go reread again. Anyway just follow Pat's directions

Good post Tim, We know Dave won't ask for donations, that's why it is so easy to want to help in anyway. Besides getting all our test equipment and refills so inexpensively, from what I've saved in just one year, I can donate the max every year AND still be ahead. That is if that's okay with...

Hang in there Melgrace, Pat beat me to your SLAM numbers. See it's great having these knowledgeable folks on here with accurate numbers and procedures. Take it from me, they led me every step of the way and I've had a pool for a long time. Please do as he says and follow the SLAM steps...

If all other factors are the same I would say yes. To raise FC level say 1ppm would take the same amount whether raise from 7 to 8 ppm or from 3 to 4ppm. But if there is some chemical reason why it would someone will correct us both on it ;)

Well if we couldn't do it twice it wouldn't be any fun:cool: I agree with what Dave and Casey said. If it were me I would go with at least 2" pavers, either one under the outside of each leg or the big pavers that would cover the entire leg area thus spreading out the load over a bigger area...

I would go to Kim's party, but hey come on... just a little karaoke.. especially after a few "sodas"

Hello, yes I would wait until you can run the pump and filter to keep things mixing well. Adding acid without circulation would let the acid sit on the bottom. Adding SOME bleach is okay as it will give you some FC, but don't go overboard till your up and running;)

Hi, It sounds like the start of an algae bloom. Try doing the overnite test to see how much FC drops overnite. The low CC could be that the algae is just starting to take hold. Don't know what effects cal/hypo might have on cloudiness. If it were me I would do a SLAM according to what pool math...