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Check out the section on "maintenence" for a laugh. Hard to believe this was posted on a major news site. http://www.foxnews.com/leisure/2012/06/30/swimming-pools-101-what-to-think-about-if-youre-considering-pool/ Ken

Hi All, I just purchased a timer for my IG pool pump (The ever popular T104R.) My pump currently plugs into a dedicated receptical. My question is, which is the correct way to wire the timer? Option 1: Feed -> Timer -> Receptical -> Load Option 2: Feed -> Receptical - Timer -> Load...

I have 0 CYA and a DE filter I need to backwash frequently (after clearing algae on opening.) I just read this entire thread... It seems that everyone agrees that CYA takes up to a week to fully disolve (even after the initial chrystals have disolved.) Why can't I just put the CYA chrystals in...

Hi All, I accidently left my bag of DE out in the rain. Of course the bag started falling apart so I shoveled up the remaining DE and put it in a 5 gallon bucket. Now, since the DE is damp (sort of the consistancy of wet sand) it is soooo much easier to use. When I scoop it out, I no longer...

Hi all, For the past 3 years, I had a company open and close my pool. This year, I was going to try to tackle the opening myself. On wed, I took my filter, pump, and plumbing out of my shed where I store it for the winter. I cleaned my (de) filter and organized all the equipment on my pool...

I will believe it when I see it, but I have fond memories of Heathkit projects. http://www.heathkit.com/ http://hardware.slashdot.org/story/11/0 ... oming-Back

This question might be best answered by Chemgeek or Jason. As you may know, I am writing a pool testing app for Droid phones (SimplePool.) Currently, I am not validating users input. As such, a person could enter a value that is wildly unrealistic (pH of 2, FC of 500, etc.) I would like to...

Hi All, Based upon the rules, I believe this post is legal. guidelines-for-posts-by-people-who-are-in-the-industry-t15260.html The few existing pool maintenence Android apps did not do what I was looking for. I wanted one that supported the BBB philosphy as well as had functionality similiar...

Tonight at 7pm, "Bobs Passion for swimming pool parts"

I see spam messages posted... and before I can report them.... POOF! they are gone!

I know you guys like pictures, so here is a brief pictorial of my filter disassembly and cleaning. Note that this is the first time I took it apart since the pool was installled (2 yrs ago.) The most difficult part was figuring out that I had to reassemble the filter panels OUTSIDE of the...

Hi, Just looked at my pool for the first time in months (the snow just melted.) I noticed that one of the brass bolts holding my cover down has broken. I AM NOT a "do-it-your-selfer." What is the proper way to fix this damage? (both structurally and aesthetically)?

We built a house two years ago. For the longest time, just an empty lot appeared on Google Earth. Finally, it looks like the satellite made a pass over my property. From what I can tell, it looks like this was taken 6-8 weeks ago. Lets see yours!

Hi All, Does anyone know if there is a product to split the flow of a return jet into two (or three) different directions? There is a circulation "dead zone" in my pool I am trying to resolve.

http://www.foxnews.com/story/0,2933,597467,00.html In the end, I think they get it right suggesting that Chlorine and UV are the best choice for sanitization. I am kinda concerned that they do not clearly identify specifically what chemical they claim causes cell damage (CC's?)

Hi All, One week ago (during a major 100+ deg heat wave), I was adding water daily, now we have had 3 days of rain. One of those rain events dumped 5.67" of rain. I have already dumped water once (to bring the water level to the middle of the skimmers.) Today, after more rain, the pool water...

A big milestone is just around the corner! :thequeen: Think of how many people she helped with all those posts! -Ken-

Hi All, After having a very heated (no pun intended) discussion with my 12 yro daughter regarding the temperature of our pool, I am leaning towards installing some sort of solar heating system to supplement our gas system. Our current pool temp without the heater on and without a solar blanket...

Hi All, Our pool was opened today! Initial Readings FC: 0 CC: 0 (this confuses me, but I am OK with it) CYA: 20 PH: 7.2 TA: 20 Water Clarity: Dull, with visible algae on walls and floor. Main drains were visible. Added bleach and trichlor tabs(to bring up CYA.) FC was 18 two hours later...

Hi All, Last year we had our pool installed and we used the BBB method the entire year :goodjob: Current our pool is scheduled to be opened on 4/30. At that time, A pool service company will be removing the cover an reinstalling the filter and pump. Today I pulled up a corner of the cover so...

Hi All, After a wonderfull first year with our new pool (BBB since day 1.) we closed this fall. We live in south eastern PA, and have had a lot of snow this year. Additionally, wehere we live, we have al lot of wind. At one point, we had 5' of snow on our pool cover (yes, that is 5 feet.) Now...

Hi All, When I built my new house, we had an IG pool installed (or first pool.) Had I not found this forum prior to opening our pool, I can only imagine what shape my pool would be in (or how much money I would have spent at the pool store.) Right now, I am sitting in my home office overlooking...

Hi All, Under the guise of wanting to test out my fancy TFP test kit, I asked my brother in law if I could test his pool water. I actually was curious to see for myself what readings a "3" tab/Non-BBB user" would have in their pool. He has a circular Ag pool of unknown gallonage. To be fair...

Hi All, Since my pool was installed a month ago, my pH/TA have been creeping up. Everytime pH gets to about 7.8 I add some acid. My gut feeling is that it should not be necessary to add gallons of acid during a season (I am on course for that) Below is list of my test results and adjustments...

Hi All,, Is there a prefered sequence for adjusting pool levels? Ex CYA before FC or TA befor PH.... -Ken-

Hi All, I just wanted to relate my story... My wife and I moved into our newly built house this past December. My wife always wanted a pool, and as such, we had one installed at the same time the house was being constructed (30k Gal, in ground.) Never having owned a pool, I really did not know...

I hope it is ok to post this here.... Does anyone know if this is a good deal or not? www.woot.com