Recent content by Wendynat

Is there a tool that would work to help loosen a Waterways pump basket lid? It's 8" diameter and has "ears" on the sides, nothing on top. The tools I saw online all seemed to be for setups with something on top, or for smaller diameter lids. We had a crazy windstorm here yesterday and the pump...

My husband put in some powdered ph down a couple of times - it's possible he didn't spread it around. Haven't used any solid chlorine - I've been BBB from the beginning after seeing the ingredients list on the TA adjustment bottle was sodium bicarbonate when we got our first pool - and I...

Here they are - Wide shot, can see the lighter area of the liner is attached, along with a closer pic of the wrinkles. It's more noticeable by feel - definitely a different texture to the liner surface in this area. (Please ignore the dusty spots - I need to vacuum!) The bleaching area looks...

I use liquid chlorine from the pool store - 12.5% in the refillable containers. Never used any granular chlorine or tabs, etc. The ph did drop over the winter, but I would think the entire pool liner would show issues if it was that. I use dry acid and spread around pool if ph is high, just...

Thanks, Kim - I didn't even consider that re: the mats. I've also seen reviews about them not staying in place so it probably wouldn't be helpful even without the algae issue. My water is usually very well balanced through the season, haven't had to shock except at opening in most years. We just...

We got a replacement pool a couple of years ago, and I continued to pour the bleach in front of the return like I had with the previous pool. I guess, however, the circulation area wasn't quite the same, and late last summer we noticed a patch on the liner floor that is bleached out and feels...

I know this is an old post, but I'm looking at the aluminum freestanding side decks and was wondering what your experience has been? They seem to get better reviews than the resin style the OP had to deal with. Thanks!

I have the exact same problem - used the toothbrush and detergent on the threads for the base and the locking ring, ordered a new O-ring, and made sure to apply Jack's lube. It still won't tighten down to where it 'clicks' - it binds up before the click. Very frustrating!

Thanks, everyone - I did find some individually wrapped trichlor tabs at Walmart and grabbed a cheapo floater. I'll bring it up to shock level before I leave so hopefully the tabs won't have to do too much work. And I'll start using that baking soda instead of throwing it out - good to know!!

We use the typical open box of baking soda in the fridge each month to absorb odors, and then toss it. I found myself this morning wondering if it could be used in the pool to raise TA even though it's been open in the fridge for a month? Just idle curiosity, really, but what are your thoughts...

Hi, everyone, We've opened the pool, even though it's too cool to actually get into. We have a small in-and-out wood side deck next to our above-ground pool, and need to apply water sealant to the top. Husband would prefer to use the sprayer, because it's quicker and easier and he swears he...

I've been using the BBB method with our pool since it was installed in March, and haven't had any problems maintaining sparkling water! Now I'm just concerned about vacation time. We were planning on using the Chlorease SWG that we got free with our pool package, but I'm frankly scared to...

Well. my first critter just happened last night. Was leaning against the pool talking to the hubby, trailing my hands in the water and pulling out leaves, etc, that passed my hands in the dark. Well, one of the leaves I grabbed was soft and roundish - ergh - a dead baby bird. I think it must've...