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  1. OurFirstPool

    I'm confused about chemical reading today

    "involves raising the FC level to shock level" so that means to add shock until it FC reaches 28 after waiting an hour? And then I continue to test/shock each day until I pass the FC loss test? And, finally; does the slight slimey-ness mean it's algea? We've been getting rain every day this...
  2. OurFirstPool

    I'm confused about chemical reading today

    Today's results, using my awesome TF-100 Test Kit: FC= .5 CC= .5 TC= 1.0 TA= 70 CH= 180 CYA= 70 Until today, I've always had crystal clear water, with no sign of slimey-ness on the pool wall...until today...yep, I have slightly cloudy water and the vinyl feels slimey-ish. It doesn't have any...
  3. OurFirstPool

    Welcome to the Sunshine State!

    We're in Tampa (Riverview) and I believe our recently updated signature line pretty much explains how the weather affected ours...it took days to get all the water drained off the ground around the pool, we're knee-deep in mud for a few more probably. I did get the water cleaned out and treated...
  4. OurFirstPool

    Advice/ideas needed for AGP modifications- crazy welcomed

    Re: Advice/ideas needed for AGP modifications- crazy welcome I always thought if I had an oval AGP, I'd make both ends the same depth and have the deeper portion be in the middle...thinking that water volleyball would be easier to work out, height-challenged kids in the back on both sides and...
  5. OurFirstPool

    Do you know? Burying AGP; how big for 27' dug in 24"

    Thank you both for the response; that sounds good to us too. We hope to get started with the install soon, if it ever stops raining; we'll post pics along the way.
  6. OurFirstPool

    Do you know? Burying AGP; how big for 27' dug in 24"

    Do you know? Burying AGP; how big for 27' dug in 24" I know this is a vague question, let me know if I need to provide more information to have it answered. Thanks in advance.