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Wow...this link helped! thanks a lot!!!

OK I think I understand...it definitely sounds like I cut it wrong. If I can describe it correctly, the reel is attaching to the cover on the end, the end where it curves. I cut the cover from the wide end, eventually narrowing to the curved in. I was only able to attach about 6 clips to that...

When you say put the straps on toward the middle, do you mean toward the middle of the cover? So it sounds like I cut it wrong...the pool is oval shaped and has a cutout for a seat. so I cut the cover so it lays on the water, but it sounds like on the end where it attaches to the reel, I...

Hello! I just brought a solar reel. I've had a solar blanket for sometime, but just kept it tucked away in the yard since it was such a pain to put on. I'm not sure if I attached it to the reel correctly, as it is VERY difficult to roll on. Am I supposed to cut the cover to fit on top of the...

LOL!!! Right, when they are trimming the grass...I probably should have thought of talking to them first but I thought it couldnt' be helped. As far as the birds, it seems like as they walk from the gravel to the pool, they track 1 or 2 stones (I have a problem with pigeons unfortunately). The...

Hello, Does anyone have any suggestions in regards to this? My Pool vac ultra keeps getting stuck. I have gravel on the other side of the pool but the landscapers and birds help make those deposits back into the pool :) Has this happened to anyone? Thanks!

Hey Adam, yes, you guessed correctly about the blue valve. the Red ball valve I have not tried to turn, from what I remember I was unable to turn it by hand, so maybe I do need a wrench for it. When I first moved here I didn't know anything about pools and the pool was in such bad shape I was...

Hey Adam, I took pictures this evening, it was raining unfortunately but hopefully these will give a good idea on what I have, and what they old plumbing looks like. Thanks a lot for your help!

Really? I have been thinking a lot about it but it looks a little scary LOL. How would I determine what kind of valves to buy, would I just need 1 Jandy 3-way? The plan part is probably what will throw me. Any advice on the planning would be great! :)

I'm located in AZ. I'm glad to hear it's pretty typical, it's so hard to know for sure.

Thanks very much for the advice! i'm starting to picture the extra runs now, so that I have at least a little bit of "future proof-ness" I don't think the plumbing has a problem per se, except that it's old. I know for a fact the gate valve doesn't work, or works very poorly because it takes...

Hello, I'm wondering if it's a good idea to replace the plumbing at the equipment pad. I've lived in the house for about 2 years and the pool was neglected for a long time. I had some work done last year too so i'm wondering if I should have this done. Right now, I just have a sand filter and...

I noticed the same thing. It used to be $2.25 and now it's $2.54 like you said :( The sizes they have is most convinient though! :)

Re: No chlorine loss overnight but big loss during the day ? Very Helpful, thanks a lot!

Jason, I apologize for hijacking...It's so interesting you bring this up because it happened to me...In this case if the sample goes to a very light pink, and you add 1 drop to make it clear, would your CC = .5 or is that considered 0? Thanks!

Hello Again! I used MA to lower my PH down. I followed the instructions for lowering TA, got it down to 6.8 and started aerating. It has only risen to 7.2. I left the aerator on all night and tested this morning, with the same results. My TA is currently measuring at 170, so it's downa bit from...

Hello Again! :) So I was able to buy some MA and bring the PH down. Today i'm going to start the process of lowering TA. I'm not sure if I missed it or not, but what should be the TA # that i'm shooting for? Thanks! * - Sorry - I see it now...90-120! Maybe I need glasses :) Thanks again!

OK thanks...I think I got it now LOL

No, when I was asked for a full set of #'s I pulled out the rest of the kit and performed those tests. I saw the Chlorine/CYA sticky but didn't think I needed it because I was just using the Pool Calculator. So I should probably use the Chlorine/CYA chart to find out my desired chlorine level...

You know, I really don't remember if it was near the tablet holder or not...it could have been..I really don't remember though. So my plan is to buy some MA, lower the PH thaty way and then follow the TA sticky this weekend to bring the TA down. Oh yeah, 1 more thing...can I shock while doing...

OK got it thanks...I'll use MA until this weekend when I'll have the time to dedicate to bringing the TA down using your method. I do have an aerator on the pool so that should help with the process. Unfortunately my returns don't have eyeballs on them :(

OK thanks...I stocked up on bleach this weekend and will get some MA tomorrow. i'll let you now it goes :)

Thanks for the info... Do these #'s show that I have to shock? I thought if the chlorine held overnight at a pretty consistent level then i'm ok. My water is as clear as it has ever been. I'll try to get to the store tomorrow for some MA

No problem... :) thanks for the info!

I did use the pool calculator to try to bring up my PH. but my measurements must be off somewhere...maybe in my gallon measurements. Whats strange though is that I always use the pool calculator to add bleach and it's always right on, so I just wonder if I messed something up someplace.

Oh yes...sorry...I've just been using the everyday part of the kit because things have been going pretty well until this bump in the road :) FC=1 CC=1 CYA=60 TA=200 PH=8.2