Recent content by valpo

thank you - now I can sleep tonight!

I am having some repairs done on a return line, so the pool company plumber went ahead and did the closing for me today. I noticed that he blew out the main drain line at the shutoff valve junction near the pump. He then added antifreeze to the line, re-attached the shutoff valve and called it...

Kansas City hasn't seen much sun yet this year, but it's coming - I'll make that adjustment in my calculations this year and go from there. I have a pool that has seen better days cosmetically (was built in mid-80's), but it holds water! And on my good days, it holds beautiful water! Thanks...

The pool gets about 50% sun for most of the day and the last two days have been sunny. The CYA occurred to me, but I thought the loss was too substantial - I will let the FC go down to normal rates and see what happens. Will also consider raising the CYA slightly to minimize this. Thanks for...

About 10 days ago, after some serious rains, I noticed a rapid drop in FC along with some very pale yellow growth around the skimmer (slimy too). I proceeded to follow the shock process (first time I have needed to do this). Got up to shock level and continued for several days until I saw no...

Thanks to all who contribute on this site. You enabled me to get through my first summer with a pool - without any negative issues. You are worth your collective weight in gold! I am delighted to be a new TFP supporter.