Recent content by moondogtn

Pat, I really appreciate the advice. This will hopefully do the trick. If need be, I will ask for help. Just a bit of a roller coaster. BTW, I went to pool store today to pick up some stabilizer which they didnt have and had them test my water. They came back saying I had phosphates. I said yes...

I finally got the sandbags replaced yesterday. Seems like algae wants to grow almost as soon as my FC drops below 6? Just a guess on that number but it was 4.5 yesterday and I already saw some green tint to water and algae on surface. Upped the FC to about 12. Showed to be 10 this afternoon...

Ok, so update. Pool has been looking better during this slam. Cleared up quickly but I think I found the source of the problem. Sand bags beneath the steps. I thought they were sealed inside plastic bags but found sand underneath them and know there is algae inside those plastic bags. I...

Doh! I thought I had seen that info somewhere but was drawing a blank....thanks again.

Pat, Well, it is looking good. I have been keeping chlorine level elevated since guest left Thurs or Fri? and water cleared up, I added water and I vacuumed yesterday and it looks great this morning. I am running extremely low on DPD powder but have more on the way. I am still checking it...

I am trying to get things lined out and thought I was done. I live in south Texas and my water temp was 92 degrees at 9 pm last night. I am curious if this may be causing my algae issue to get worse. I recently completed the SLAM and all seemed well until FC level dropped to 4, water temp...

Strange it's green again. Algae! I checked all my levels. FC was 4 yesterday afternoon PH was 7.4 TA was 125 I added acid and bleach to bring chlorine up to 16. Checked it again this afternoon and it is 13. Not sure what has changed. We had a few showers and I reduced pump run time but FC...

I think I am finally done with my SLAM... pool is clear OCLT was good FC was 15 last night, it rained and it was 14.5 this morning CC was virtually non existent....pale pink which one drop cleared up BTW, I tested CYA since I had enough for one more test. It was about 30 to 35 would be my best...

TX Splash, I am in Pleasanton so not far from you. I just got home and it is pouring. CYA test is further out since usps already shipped the first one back saying it was damaged and leaking. I will probably go ahead and reorder and hope for the best. Bill

Tested at noon, still 13.5.

Thank you both for the advice. I plan to check with usps today and see if they actually have the package containing reagent and how badly it was damaged. If not, I'll need to order more. Water is looking better although slow to clear up. I am awaiting the crystal clear water. Perhaps I will...

The bleach I am using is the 8.25% concentrated HEB Bravo. Checked it this morning FC 13.5 so no loss overnight. I will be gone all day, should I add bleach before leaving?

Good news, no work today so I was able to monitor it more closely. 10:00 FC 13.5 11:30 FC 14. People swimming 2:00 FC @ 12ppm Added 121 oz bleach 6:00 FC 13.5 8:00 FC 13.5 Will test again tomorrow morning and hopefully it will level off and be clear. Bill

I agree but it is pretty tough to do when I haven't been here. Typically, on call is no big deal but this weekend has been a bit nuts. Also, the CYA level was about 30 maybe lower during initial tests and since they really don't give you enough reagent to test it more than a couple of times, I...

Okay, I was on call and had to go out several times this weekend. I also want to add that it rained which adds leaves and rain water as well as company over that went swimming so...I knew it would be harder to do this but I am trying to stay on top of it. First link is photo from May 28th...