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One more question on viewing: I've read that it is best to do this test outdoors with "your back to the sun". With that in mind, should I be viewing the tube in my shadow or in full sunlight. I've found that (obviously) the reading is higher in my shadow and lower with full sunlight hitting...

I passed the OCLT this morning, so I think I've just got some dust in the pool that isn't getting caught by my filter. The water is nice and clear, especially when the dust is settled to the bottom of the pool. I'm starting to think the cloudiness is being caused by poor filtration and...

OK, I'll give this approach a shot and post back in a few days on how things are going. I like the idea of removing the cartridge and just running a sand filter with the option of dropping in the cartridge in conjunction with the sand filter when needed. Thanks!

So any tips on recommended run time? Should I scrap the floaters now, add CYA in a sock, and go with liquid chlorine? Any reason to shock right now? When I ran full tests on Tuesday I had 0 CC.. I was adding liquid chlorine a few weeks ago to get my chlorine levels up and holding. Since...

Appreciate the response. There is 1 skimmer intake in the middle of the pool and a drain in the deep end which feeds into the skimmer. There are 2 returns, one in the shallow end, and one in the deep end. Filter design: Pool has a Baker Hydropak Skimmer that has a 50sqFt cartridge filter below...

New owner of an old pool here... I need some help determining what size filter to get. My current filter isn't doing a good job and I'd like to replace it with a new filter. I'm noticing a lot of dirt/silt on the bottom of my pool that isn't getting filtered. Can somebody recommend what size...

For what it's worth, I replaced some old outdoor speakers with these: http://shop.emotiva.com/collections/spe ... ucts/uom62 I couldn't be happier; I hooked them up to an old Yamaha receiver I had laying around. They sound awesome for 200 bucks. I also wouldn't recommend putting indoor...

I got my test kit yesterday and did my first round of testing last night. I'm currently using chlorine tabs in a floater and added a 1/2 gallon of muriatic acid last weekend because the pool store test said my ph was at 8. FC - 3 CC - 0 pH - 7.7 TA - 130 CH - 350 CYA - <20 As mentioned...

Thanks zea3. It looks like my test kit is scheduled to arrive tomorrow; I'll post water testing results once I get my kit and do all the tests. My first question is around adding a new filter into my system: Given my pool size, pump size, and reading this forum, I'm leaning towards going with...

Thanks for the kind responses! Good to know on the "Lazy L" shape and I haven't done any pressure washing yet, but have it in the plans. The surface is bumpy but smooth, so it's not bad at all on the feet. Crepe murder...that was a nice read! So I have a question on adding a new filter into...

Thanks for the quick response duraleigh! I think you are correct in that the pool is closer to 20k gallons. I took some measurements last night and here is a link to some pictures: https://plus.google.com/photos/109752523529455906678/albums/5873016382300580289?authkey=CPGt-NnM2OmRrAE The...

Hi Folks, Just bought a house and am a new pool owner. I have been trying to learn from reading various threads and the pool school on this website. So far this site has been very helpful. Below is my situation with various issues that I'd like help addressing. Sorry to be long winded, but...