Recent content by MLock

Hi Krulligo, yep, my borates are currently at about 45ppm. I used boric acid - perhaps I should bump that up a little bit to 50 or 55ppm.

Super helpful stuff, folks. My pH is pretty stable now at 7.6. My TA is settled around 35-40. Everything I read says keep it at at least 50. Should I be wringing my hands over this?

Hey everyone, this might be a common issue, but I'm struggling to use the TFP search and only get hot tub results. I've used this forum for years to help me with my pool, but I'm a new hot tub owner and have a struggle. When I go to bed, every night, I've worked throughout the day to get...

Well, I believe you just explained to me what happened to the pool liner I had when I moved into this house. :)

Jason, it took almost five days, but the pool is now super clear. Can you explain what the cloudiness was (there had been no bather load and during the entire 5 days I saw zero CC)? Just wondering how often I'll get this "cloudy" that takes days to clear. This forum has taught me to not be...

carveitup, I've been thinking about doing that next time the trees start to "produce". Good to hear from you that it seems to work! Thanks.

24 hours into my new sand filter, and the water is somewhat cloudy. I figured it was due to no circulation for three days, so I raised the FC above shock level. I did not lose any FC overnight, but pool has not cleared. It is blue, and I can see the bottom, but it is far from crystal clear...

I just replied to that thread with my pictures. Wow.

A year and a day later, I wanted to add to this thread. You are not alone, reandjoe. Here is my "System 3": Definitely a System 2 shape, right? Here's the label!

You know, that's funny Don... I was looking at a parts list for the System 3 and they didn't match what I have (locking ring, filter type, etc).... but the top of the unit definitely says System 3. I wonder if I have a top half of the filter enclosure that's different from the base. Nothing --...

My options to do this over the weekend seem to be a Pentair SD80 or a Pentair Tagelus TA60. One place tells me I need the extra 2" of the SD80, another place tells me I need the resiliency of the TA60 because of the in-floor cleaning system (concerned the SD won't hold up very long since it's...

Thanks Jason! While I don't want to drop several hundred dollars on this right now, I guess it is an investment that should pay off by reducing maintenance and time spent. Do you foresee any issues with the birch tree seeds and the sand? Will those wash right out with a backwash?

My cartridge filter has been the bane of my pool maintenance since I bought my house, and tonight I'm so mad at it I'm about to throw it out of the family. First, specs: Pool: Inground 18x36x4.25 (average depth), although 3 feet of that length is a very narrow set of entry steps. I've always...

Thanks Dave, that makes sense. Would you or the other experts here consider just capping the system off and having a more "standard" pool circulation system?

Please? Anyone? Or should I just call someone out?