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I probably missed the thread. Never sure where to post. Ancient Doughboy died and was replaced in August. First totally new all at once pool. Old one has been around over 40 years in one form or another. I assumed I’d winterize the skimmer as usual with Aqua door. Face plate on Summerville pool...

CJadamec, Thanks for quick answer. Now I am looking at different brands and models. Comparing reviews etc. I used hoses to connect the sand filter to pool and pump. Models are showing pvc pipe hook ups. Is that necessary or preference? Plus I just need filter. Quite a few come with pump also...

Hi, I have an ancient Media Master Sand Filter. I bought it used years ago. It leaks around the collar. Parts for replacing the collar are no longer available. I have made a gasket for it the past few years to stop leaking but the collar is too brittle to tighten down anymore. So I am looking to...

I want to say I have had an amazing pool year. Crystal clear water all summer. Minimal maintenance and cost. Today, I went to pool store (1st mistake) to buy algaecide. I was being lazy! Lady at the store kept insisting I needed their winter algaecide kit. Only way to buy in a kit with shock...

Dot always visible. At 30 or full to the top. Appears I have no CYA. So I need To get pH to a more normal level then will be able to get CYA levels straight. Thanks for the help.

I have been reading article after article trying to make sense of CYA levels. I did not read chamber correctly! Need glasses checked. Thought top number was 80 and totally full tube 90. Top number is 30! I have wasted 2 days and a lot of chlorine. So my question now is do I try to balance pH...

Exactly. I tested tap water to try and see if I was doing something wrong. I could see dot clearly. Which if it had CYA I would have expected a change in ability to see it. On my pool water it gets a little fuzzy but still easily seen at the 90 point. Overcast today. Tried indirect sunlight...

Thanks for getting me to correct spot to post. Here are current numbers (some historical) FC = 11 (added 576 ozs of 8.5% chlorine bleach 2 hours ago). Best level I have gotten. CC = 0.5 CYA = 90 or higher before I added chlorine 2 hours ago. That was after 2nd time I drained down to skimmer...

Hi! Jumping in here. Not sure where to post. You may have covered this but My head is spinning. I do not remember having such an issue about CYA any time before. My pool was refilled about 1/2 way this spring due to a now repaired tear in liner. Pool was horribly green to start. Used those...

Ok! Sage advice! Hope mail is on track tomorrow! Thanks.

Feeling a less Newbie! Less like shark bait! Report as I now have it (ran out of testing FC reagent this morning -tracking number says new supplies will be here tomorrow) is: FC = 22. Only down slightly from last night's check. Can't check CC but it has been hovering around .5 to 1.0 Water that...

Went to Aldi's Andy got 9 gallons of bleach for $2.80 each. Bottle said 8.5%. A way better deal than Chlorox outdoor without extra additives that the bottle did not tell you about. Got Giant Marshmallows, graham crackers and pretzels for around $25LOL! Paid almost $55 for other stuff (thought...

Range on Outdoor was supposed to be between 8-15%. Quite a range!

Chlorox website acts like it is a State Secret! Even MSDS sheets didn't list percentages. I know what to do for a spill or if I get it in my eye but no percentages. Noticed Taylor had a kit to check chlorine percentage. Good Grief! going to check out other brands today and shop around a little...

It's running 24/7. Last year with pool store help it ran 24/7 for weeks and weeks and pool never cleared up. I am seeing progress this year with SLAMMING and running pump/filter. May even end up with timed routine this year!:cool: