Recent content by pcranmer

I need guidance regarding how to repair the gap between the water line tile and the pool deck. The picture below is an illustration of how the pool deck was poured when the pool was constructed. The pool deck was poured over the top of the bond beam to create the edge of the pool and the...

I am in the process of closing my pool. My current chemical levels are as follows FC 10 PH 7.4 TA 70 CH 280 CYA 70 22k gal, Bleach, Gunnite (pebble finish) TA is a little low, but others are within acceptable operating range. I wanted to understand if the water temp should effect my...

svenpup, Thanks. I purchased a house 6 weeks ago with a pool and hope that I am finally getting the hang of it. As far as shocking goes I assume liquid chlorine is still the way to go. Also, I currently shock on a weekly basis because I have been told "thats just what you do". Is it possible...

I have been chlorinating with Trichlor pucks in a rainbow automatic chlorinator. I recently tested by CYA and it is at about 80. I do not want to increase my CYA, so I have looked into Cal-hypo pucks as a replacement option. I shock with granular Cal-hypo and my calcium level is about 400. I...