Recent content by prozacjoe

Hello all, last year I started to notice what at the time I thought was algae growth in my pool on the bottom around the return areas, well this year after opening I noticed the same thing, but this time upon closer examination it is sand. From some of my readings I know that there is a...

There are no drips or water leaking anywhere. Dry as a bone. When it starts the pump sounds absolutely normal, no louder than normal, only weird thing is that buzz or hum upon trying to start. The buzz goes away as soon as the pump starts moving water. Not sure how long this has been going...

I believe the worst is happening, my pump may be dying and I'm just here to see if my thoughts are correct. My pump when activating on its timer, now begins by making a buzzing sound, it goes on for about 15 seconds then cuts off. During this time no water is flowing, and about every 2 minutes...

update, lowered ph to 7.2, total alkalinity up to 80, cya has held at 30, fc is up to 14, and cc is 2.4. Green is turning to grey but I seem to have foam appearing on the surface, light across most of pool, but heavy build up in the skimmer. Is this normal, am I seeing the additives in the...

the leslie kit does use the powder to calculate fc. the pool is fiberglass. thanks for the help so far, i'm lowering ph, raising alk. then ready to blast with bleach. wish me luck! :-D

Hey everyone, just want to say the site is great, heard about it from a friend and am hoping it will help make my life easier as a pool owner. I am new to the pool game and hope i can master it at some point cuz i'm confuzled at the moment. well here are some numbers I have, just want...