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[attachment=0:shkcdi1r]SequoiaSpiritbackground.jpg[/attachment:shkcdi1r]I have a pool like the one in the photo.I have drained my pool below the holes on the pool and put in the winter plugs.I tried a couple ways to attach the cheap intex cover and keep it in place with the low water level.This...

Well just a follow up post . Its been a couple months since I posted that my pool was clear.I have been able to maintain the pool with ease so far. I probably test too much but that's just the way I am. Still tweaking a bit on the run time of the SWG and using a little bleach for a quick fix but...

I just finished my Deckbox/bench today.Its already dark here.I'll post some photos.It worked out pretty well.

So that's what it's called.My wife had a more unpleasant name for it. :lol:

I bought my first pool this year. I have followed the direction found on this forum and ask a few questions I now have water so clear that I can see the entire bottom of the pool in each bubble when I stir the water.I am very concerned that my water is too clear and clean.I didn't know water...

ok I just checked cya and it is actually 30. I checked the container and I actually didn't add the full 36 oz. I remembered after I saw it setting by the chlorine last night. FC is running about 5 and TC is 5 pH 7.4 pump ran all night and all day. Had kids swimming today. Water is still...

Thanks They are close friends and are very excited to get into the pool. We just put it up a couple weeks ago and I am still learning.

I have no guarantee on the poo thing either. It could happen...............hey what's a guy to do :(

Ok I think I understand. I just checked and my CYA tested should be delivered today so I can confirm CYA level.So what should I actually target as FC level if my CYA is actually 50-55 ? 7 ? If so my FC tester only reads up to 5 ?

So today while I am at work there will be 2 small children peeing in my pool . They are both in diapers so I am certain that will be the case.What should I do this afternoon?

I am a bit confused. I looked at the CYA to FC chart and for SWG it shows target FC at 4 with CYA of 60. Why should I be concerned about algae? I have been targeting 4. Of course I have dropped a bit below that prior to adding chlorine.But you guys are suggesting get the FC up to 17. PLease...

so if I bump up my FC that high can the kids still swim ?

Intex Above ground pool 5000 gallon SWG 2000 gal pump paper filter FC 4 I have been trying to keep it around 3-5 I have used liquid chlorine. I just put up the new pool a couple weeks ago. So I am just learning. TC 4 PH 7.4 TA 140 CYA tester has been ordered. I have added 36 oz of...

so I assume you are suggesting the FC and CC test results usingthe current kit are not the most accurate? As for the CYA test kit is it test kit for $17.00 ? Does it include everything I need ? I have a 5000 gal pool so 104 liquid oz of stabilizer should put me at 60. I guess i should target a...

FC 2 TC 2 CC 0 pH 7.6 TA 140 Salt Ievel is 4000 ppm What do you think The kit is a taylor k-1004 the only thing in town ??

oK I picked up a test kit at lunch and some salt test strips. The kit measures: FC CC TC PH Acid demand TA I will post results tonight ?

Yes I have only added salt.I don't have any direction other than the Intex manual and this site. I ran the SWG last night for 5 hours.I will check this afternoon and post results.I will also get a better test kit if I can find one.

ok using the aqua chem kit I add 5 drops of orthotolidine to the water. Directions read I should read FC in about 10 seconds. I think it is probably 0.6 based on the tester. It states CL can be read after 5 minutes.I think it is 1.0 pH is 7.6 added 5 drops of phenol to water in other side of...

I thought 1-3 was ok ?

haha thanks. Thats what my father n law told me.We installed his pool 25 years ago.In the beginning he struggled because he tried too hard to have everything perfect. My water looks good. I'm just too anal I guess. I am a redneck country boy that swam in creeks and ponds that were shared with...

Thanks I will have to get back to you once I get a better test kit. I can't really provide much detail right now.

First off I know I should get a better testing kit but for the moment I only have a Aqua Chem 3 kit. I have an intex 16' x 48" pool with SWG. First : What should my Chlorine level be ? Second : Is my test kit measuring free chlorine or chlorine ? My pH shows on target with the tester and so...