Recent content by zipper

I currently have a rectangular pool roughly 18,000 gallons, and 17'x26' (very rough measurement). I am looking at getting a solar blanket (not the solar panels) to help keep the water warmer, and maybe extend the swimming season, but I wanted to see if anyone had any advice. The one I'm looking...

Thanks for the replies, glad to see I wasn't screwing anything up. -Zipper

I had a question regarding when to shock a pool. My understanding, which is cobbled together from information I found online, is that shocking is supposed to oxidize the combined chlorine and free it up. I also read that you should shock your pool every 1-2 weeks. I've been carefully measuring...

Hello all, I am new to this forum and new to pool ownership. I just bought a house that has a pool, hot tub, and koi pond so I am still trying to learn the ropes. Currently the pool and spa are chlorine based systems. I was hoping to get away from chlorine as it is a fairly harsh chemical to...