Recent content by Oldpool4629

Apologies! I meant when I go to do the water exchange if I leave the pool pump not running for however long it takes to do 15K-18K gallons (which if I'm doing my math right at 300gph would take about 60 hours total).

I'm sure that's just making your summer (like mine). Did you drain the full 75% and then start your refill? Any idea how long that's going to take you? You are in my thoughts! Good luck!

Assuming I do not run the pool pump while I'm exchanging, correct?

Hadn't thought about that! Good call. I will do that for sure. Thanks!

Sorry to hear your in my same boat. How much did you have to drain? Sounds like I need to exchange at least 50% of my water. I ordered a submersible pump. This could take a while!

I am on city water. I may have to call and let them know I'm having to refill a pool. I think I read somewhere that I should let them know.

Alright, then. Looks like we have a plan. I looked at the threads that discuss pumping water out so I will look at ordering a submersible pump today so I can get my ducks in a row. Going out of town a few days so I'm going to probably have to wait to get this done next week (and however many...

Just did the diluted test. I got 160 (80 x 2)

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