Recent content by STX Steve

Update......... Looks like I have it whooped! Water crystal clear, virtually no FC loss over night. Still @ 23PPM this morning with out the SWG running. People here say it was caused by the large amount of rain we have been getting? Could be as my stabilizers and other chems were low after...

Chlorine. Measured with FAS/DPD Chlorine test. Confusing? Yes. Only thing I can figure is that my SWG increased the levels to 42 this morning from 34 last night. I have since turned the SWG off. Just got back from gym and I can just barely see some yellow in the shade. I plan on running at...

BTW I don't know how to change my signature but things have changed. Now- 8,000 gal. fiberglassChanged it for you!

So we left on a short visit to Jamaica and returned to a real ugly problem. Yellow splotches on sides and bottom of pool that had never had a problem before. Read the definition of "Dreaded Yellow Algae" and the description fits to a tee. Yesterday I decided to slam it so I removed the light...

Anybody using a solar pump that really works? Power here in the USVI is .53/KWH and I'm think that we have plenty of sun so why not.

The valve on my pool was to small and made the same noise. Changed from 1.5" hayward valve to 2" valve and cured the problem.

Ok! Today I finally got my chlorine FAS-DPD test kit. IMO, I have been well above the shock level based on my testing with the K-2005 kit that I have here and today's the test with the FAS-DPD for well over 10 days. The first 4 days I ran the filter and SWG 24/7 and added a jug of bleach every...

OK, ordered the test kit. The reagents in the kit my neighbor gave me are new, says he just got the kit in May. In the mean time should I keep doing the what I'm doing? Steve

Ok. Opened new test kit, Taylor K-2005. FC = 25+ CC = Looks the same color wise as FC. PH = 7.4-7.6 TA = 90 CH Does not do what its supposed to so I did a test on my tap water it is only 20. CYA = 100+ as the dot is obscured by only about 1/2 inch of liquid. It's raining right now but Trade...

Viola! Neighbor that is leaving the Island has just now gave me a brand new Taylor K-2005 test kit, after me telling him my problems. Wish I'd had this thing when I started. I'll take some readings and get back. STX Steve

Update 7/6/13. Added 6 121 oz 8.25% bleach over the last 2 days. Brushed like a mad man, ran pump and SWG the whole time. Pool is clear. Had some black spots appear this morning in the coves of the pool. I scrubbed them with a puck and they have vanished, for now. I'm sure that my CC is...

Good morning. You are correct I would have to wait for shipment to get the tester I need. :( So, I just added 3 jugs of 8.25 bleach and I'm playing it by ear. :shock: I'm using my regular test kit that goes to 5 ppm and only adding 1 drop of reagent. It turns a dark reddish color just...

Is there a tester to test those high numbers for 30 ppm for C? My test kit only goes to 5 ppm. How long should I maintain those high levels?

If I'm ready this correctly it requires 30ppm to shock? How much bleach would that be fore an 8000 gallon pool?

Sorry I omitted the TA and water clarity. TA=80 Water is crystal clear. Should I adjust the ph before shocking with bleach? THanks