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Hello, I have exactly the same problem, the SunDek stuff on the concrete around the pool. Only worse, it has started flaking off. I went to the local construction supply place, a warehouse where all the contractors go for tools and supplies. They recommended "A-1150 Kool Pool". An Internet...

Hey Kevin, thanks for improving my property, it is now ready for Donald Trump to come buy. At least you didn't add some blond babes, I'd really be in trouble. Cool mods! thanks. Brentr, I captured the image from google earth like this (Windows Vista) - Hold down the CTRL and ALT keys, and...

"You did not answer my questions.", definitely true, and I haven't done all the testing required. And yes, my Taylor kit arrived, and I started making some tests. But I tried yesterday for about 15 minutes, I kept flipping through the book, about 50 pages without the tables, looking for the...

yes, thanks, I suspected the cartridge filters are bad when I joined here a week ago. Therefore I posted my problem/question thread in the Pumps/Filters section of the forum. But: - the suggestions I got in response was something like "your filters may not be bad, follow the BBB/TFP methods...

Hi bk406 Thank you for elaborating and providing some more clarification. I promise to re-read pool school again. The difficulty I have is with your statement "You have to shock the pool properly, pass the overnight chlorine loss test, and your pool will clear, I promise". Perhaps that is...

I was reading a bit, found this one: Super Floc Clarifier http://www.intheswim.com/Pool-Chemicals/Pool-Clarifiers-and-Pool-Cleaning-Chemicals/Super-Floc-Clarifier/#reviews The reviews are unbelievably positive, all about the cloudiness, if the reviews are correct, then this one is tempting...

Thanks for this thread, could someone make a recommendation about: - clarifier: what is a good product? - flocculent: same question? - filter enhancer: any suggestion? (once I tried this fibrous stuff from Leslie's, it didn't seem to do anything). Thanks! Roland

Sadly, me too, and no that isn't a green painted pool -- shh, my wife hasn't seen it yet! Roland

Ok, just looked, filter pressure is up to 21 lbs. after about 4 hours since cleaning them. That can only mean it is catching more stuff Maybe I am freaking out needlessly? :hammer: An impatient teenager wanna be? :oops: Roland

Ok, so here is an update. I wanted to make sure to restate that the problem with my pool is that the filter doesn't remove the cloudiness, and allows particles back in the pool. I have no question that BBB or proper water chemistry is going to keep me away from the problem in the future. Here...

Hi Bruce, I misunderstood about much chlorine to put in, just added the 4th bottle this morning, will go out and get some more later today. Hopefully the Taylor "real" test kit will be delivered today. Also, since you mentioned it, a little of topic, but yeah the Syncro is my favorite car...

Hi all, Well, a sincere message of thank you to Bruce. He came over yesterday and helped with the systems. We opened the filter -- of course the cartridges were loaded with gunk, in part because I put a lot of DE in under the "hope" that it would help to filter out the cloudiness. We hosed...

Thanks for the best wishes! (I hate pools --- no, no, wrong attitude Roland, repeat after me: you love your pool!). Next problems: - The last 20 minutes have been reading TFP under the subject "paint". The plaster is in pretty bad shape, lots of worn spots (some from black algae digging in)...

Yes, thank you! How did we get into this mess? What is the root cause? I see three. 1. Nobody really cares anymore. - we've been in this house for 18 years, the glory days were wonderful, the kids would be in the pool multiple times a day all summer, I would go in with them almost every day...

Hi, Ok this got me thinking to see if I could quantify the tradeoff in cost and time. Some givens: - water costs $3.80 per 1,000 gallons (from my bill). So at 28,000 gallons a refill costs $106. - the pump draws 11.2 amps, and the electricity at the highest tier is $0.29 per kwh. So the pump...

I called the company who install the filter along with the solar heating system 10 years ago. Again, my cartridges are 10.5 years old. Talked to the head service tech, he's been working with this filter for many years. Described the problem, that the return flow is dirty than the water...

Ok, so work this morning. Using the old non-approved test kit, added some acid, added 2 bottles of 12% liquid chlorine. Started vacuuming, lot of stuff to get out. Yes, I still have to do the correct water tests, the Taylor should be here in another 2 days or so. But... I can see a steady...

Thanks Bruce, I'll write here on progress. heading out now to get the Chlorine, the plan is to shock, vacuum, brush, clean filters, and then repeat until I have grey hair. Oh wait a minute, I already have some, I must have cleaned the pool before! :lol: Roland

Here is the pool with happy kids. And after the fire of October 2007, pool was more like a septic tank (we lost lots of landscaping and outside items, but not the house!) We evacuated, our neighbors got back before us, found burning wood and debris, and pitched items into the pool -- no...

Hi all, So I had one more question, about the cartridges. Does anybody know the failure mode of the filtering material? Yes, I do understand they can get tears or holes, I suppose either in the filtering material itself, or in the plastic housing on the top or the bottom. I plan a detailed...

Thanks everyone for the terrific advice. To answer a couple of questions, I have been using bottled bleach to shock, Costco has a 3 bottle item for about $9. I just dump all 3 in, then filter, it seems to kill everything. For maintenance chlorine I have a tab feeder, sits on the side with a...

I put more description in this post: http://www.troublefreepool.com/holy-murky-batman-no-clear-return-water-t27715.html Roland

So, longer story, it might help to fill in all the evidence. I do self maintenance, sometimes well, sometimes not so good. In the last 3 years the pool has gotten out of control much more often and I can't get it back. 10 years ago I got new equipment installed, a Sta-Rite System:3 filter...

I am repeating this everywhere I go: "I love my pool, I love my pool, I love my pool..." I figure it will help me from calling a few dump trucks and finally fill it in!. Hi, I'm Roland, obviously got a lot of reading to do here. 28,000 gal plaster pool, San Diego area, have been doing self...