Recent content by nodyesac

Ok, I've been scooping and scooping. I got the PH down to 7.2. Should I start the shock process now? I backwashed the filter last night and it took quite a while to get the water semi-clear. There is still a bit of cloudiness to it. Should I do the deep clean of the sand (take off filter...

Thanks guys, the pool house and pump are on a different electric meter that hasn't been turned on yet. I won't be able to run the pump until Wednesday. Until then I'll just keep scooping away!

I used an HtH 6 way test kit to get these results. I have ordered one of the recommended kits, but it has not arrived. Chlorine < .5ppm PH > 8.2 Alkalinity 30 ppm as calcium carbonate Hardness 340 ppm as calcium carbonate CYA <30

I recently bought a home with a pool. I've never had a pool in my life and don't know where to begin. The pool water is very green. I ran a leaf net across the bottom several times and am pucking up a lot of green " goop". Should I try to clear out the water first or should I try to clean...