Recent content by WildeKurt

I used to fight this battle every year until I replaced all the plumbing from where the pipes come out of the ground through to the pump including the valves and then up to the sand filter. No worry''s now. In fact, this year I got it all pumping in a few minutes even though we left it closed...

I feel your pain. I was in your place a number of years ago when we bought our house. The pool store folks had me running in circles. It wasn't till the 2nd season I found this site. Pool maintenance has become much easier! BTW, storing the plugs in the pump basket seems to be pretty...

A good rain storm is always appreciated around here. Water is so expensive. I try to keep our pool covered when not in use. Sent from my XT1055 using Tapatalk

We have a nice safety tarp that we put a poly tarp on top of all winter. The cheaper poly tarp takes most of the beating and thereby saving the much more expensive safety cover. I wouldn't not use a safety cover Sent from my XT1055 using Tapatalk

Thanks, 1/4 it is. Whilst waiting I found a good price on one: $164 + shipping at Wastewater Treatment Supply. Now, a pool full of mayo, hmm.....

I'm in the midst of automating my pool. Last year I did the manual addition of liquid bleach and bleach turning the pump on and off by hand. This year I've assembled a controller (old PLC and HMI) that will allow me the 'schedule' pump running along with running a Stenner pump to add the...

My pump has died. New parts won't be here until next week. Can I use the pool untill then? Chemistry is OK as of now.

The filter is a Tagelus TA60 which calls for 325lbs of sand. A few places recommend changing the media every 5 years. Something about the sand actually wearing over time making it less effective. The pH is a little low, 6.8. One thing I notice is that the pressure doesn't really go up much...

I have a pool that came with the house. The sand filter has a mfg date of 2001. I don't know if the sand has ever been changed. However, it doesn't seem to filter efficiently. I have to run the filter 24/7 and even then the water does not clear up very fast. We've had a ton of rain the last...

Maybe this is too obvious, but I did search for it: When adding liquid chlorine for maintenance levels (not shock) when is the best time and how long before swimming? I'm using up some trichlor pucks I have left over since my CYA is low but will be switching to regular chlorine shortly. Thanks.

Following all the helpful advise I've found here I think I'm in control. Here are my numbers: FC 4 CC 0 TA 85 PH 7.3 Calcium Hardness 239 CYA 16 Total Disolved Solids 340 Except for the CYA I think this is good. (I have LOTS of trichor tabs from the previous owner and am going to use these...

I just added 5 pounds using two old stockings me wife gave me. Each holds 2 1/2 lbs. They are long enough to hang from the deck in front of each return. Mostly gone after a few hours.

When adding CYA, directions usually say to put it in sock in the simmer. Any suggestions as what to use as a sock? Pantyhose for example?

The Pool Calculator recommends a value to add to raise PH using washing soda (sodium carbonate) I have a very large bag of sodium bicorbonate (baking soda) left over from the previous owner and am wondering about using that. It's my understanding that sodium carbonate is more caustic than...

How about if I supplement what I have with a chlorine test kit. About $26 I think.