Recent content by mccustomize

How long should I run the filter after adding bleach? My levels are getting closer but my chlorine is still low. Fc .5 Tc .5 Ph 7.8 Alkaline 90 I used pool math but I need to take a sample in for a full test so I can test the stabilizer I guess, maybe thats why I'm losing all the chlorine I'm...

I realize that and I will order one, however I cannot get a complete kit here within a couple hours, I have an event tomorrow that has been planned for a few weeks now. I've made good progress but I need real help, I already know I need to order a complete kit, yes, I will once our imiediate...

I have not been able to order one of the full test kits yet, I did purchase one of the test kits from the local pool supply yesterday, (nobody local sells the full test kits recommended) it however does not test for CYA, which I see is very important, especially in Texas. I do see my Chlorine is...

Well I had a local pool supply help me out on the cleaning aspect, I bought some ultra bright that worked amazingly. A lot of the problem was the silt particles causing the water to be brown and cloudy were too fine to vacuum or filter, so this product made the particles stick to each other and...

Alright I went home at lunch and found the test kit my dad had in the shed, one kit had a bunch of chemicals, but no instructions, but one kit had the instructions so I tested the water, my results were: Ch - 1-1.5 Br - 1.5 Ph - 7.5 So as far as the water goes it seems in the normal range. I...

30x15 sports pool, 3 feet deep on each end, 5 in the middle. Pac Fab purex triton sand filter? Does that sound right? Updated my signature with everything I could find last night. We Vac'd again yesterday evening and no really particularly dirty water came up, I think we got most of the...

http://www.weather.com/forecast/regional/news/plains-rain-flood-threat-wettest-may-ranking Texas has experienced record setting rainfall this month. we haven't had a clear pool in weeks. Not to mention im working on a drainage issue that hasn't occurred in 10 years. I have a sand filter, as...

We are the proud new owners of my parent's old house in central texas, with of course an inground sports pool. I actually spent most of my child hood in this house but the pool was not put in until I left for college. Now I am pretty well versed in just about anything mechanical, but chemistry...