Recent content by robinixie

Any one have any more comments? Getting ready to close for the winter and don't want this over my head all winter. Who would do the procedure a pool company or the manufacture? At a loss...please help.

Hey Rockstead-- ever find out what the black greasy stuff is on the skimmer walls??? I have the same thing and when I touch it to empty the basket it is extremely hard to get off of my hands. Let me know if you have a solution. Thanks.

hey granny, from what i understand the gel coat is what keeps the surface from becoming porous--once bubbles appear that means the coating in worn and alge can set in the "uncoated" area. i think you are in o.k shape if you only fix that small spot. you are less likely to see it after...

Thanks Scott...will the whole surface need to be redone eventually? If so should I have it done while the pool is drained to prevent future issues? The area is about 16 inches long and about 5 inches wide, unfortunately in the deep end. If I have the whole thing done over then I should be...

Anyone ever had blistering/bubbles on bottom of fiberglass pool? I googled this problem and apparently the surface needs a new coat of gel every 17-20 years?!? What the? Never thought this would be an issue. Pool existed when moved in, I believe it was built @ 1995. Not sure. Any...

wanted to know if high phosphate level could be the cause of a fc reading of 0. have taylor k-- shows tc reading and all other #'s seem to be up to par. have been shocking but still no fc reading. water is crystal clear. 25,000 fiberglass with a cart. filter. Any suggestions?

Thanks melt...it seemed a little far fetched. How will I figure how much shock? In the meantime I will figure out how to start a thread.

Can high phosphates can fc level to be 0? Unfortunately can not get a fc reading on my taylor k. Have a tc reading. 25,000 fiberglass. All other level are o.k. Was told high levels of phosphates are "eating" up the chol. Seems strange to me. Any opinions?