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Forgot to post this earlier, use this hack for fall to prevent a mega leaf invasion to my skimmer, my pool is simple only one skimmer. Should work with the high winds predicted as well. Pool Noodle and landscaping rope is all you need. Thread through or knot the ends of the rope to the pool...

Window app is not syncing with my Android Device correctly. I open it and it shows the last time I opened the Window App (42 days), if I close and reopen, it then reverts to the Android Device last update 2 days ado. The Android is not having issues with syncing.

Been using HDX for years at Homedepot at a steady 10%. But they have been out of liquid bleach for pool for months now (as everyone) reverted to HDX 81 oz. Germicidal Bleach at a steady 8+ percent (from my tests), but prices are high, as so the price per oz, and limits on purchases, as well...

I have been using old stockings when I vacuum, cause I get a lot of leaves so afraid to use on a skimmer - BUT, I can tell you, cut my filter cleaning to almost nil. I cut a length double the basket, tie a knot on one end, wrap the stocking around the basket, then tie a knot to the other end...

Mine is so clear I can see the dirt on the bottom, so no picture, cause you all would rass me for still manually cleaning, and only tasking once a week. Still swim though. You all keep up the great work, just goes to show that you can own a pool, with less maintenance and money than folks...

I did, always bleed air gauge from filter after any maintenance on the filter unit, this was no different. I fact since this issue, did several times. Thank you.

Jim, this is the best thing I could hear, as I am sure subconsciously I had come to the same conclusion days ago. It is so hard to see something new when everything was so different for so long. I believe I have over thought the new pool process and my system. I shall let the process...

Oh, no, nothing changed on the filter same one, just changed out the filters themselves to start with a clean slate, it is solid as a rock. Filter: Pac-Fab (Pentair) Mytilus MA-90C Cartridge;

And the pool plaster stated that it is not the first time that an operating system dropped in PSI, especially on the older pools with all original innards. Could it be that by closing the drain (the skimmer was replaced due to the drain connection there disconnected and caused a major leak, so...

Exact same pump and motor (make, model, size, and manufacturer) Harris Above Ground & In-ground Pumps 152716

Exact same pump and motor (make, model, size, and manufacturer) Harris Above Ground & In-ground Pumps 152716; Yes, does go to -0- when turned off; and Tapping does nothing off or on, steady as is.

Weirdest question I think I have ever presented to you all - Just finished a revamp on my 40 year old pool - new cooping, tile and surfacing (drain hole plugged). Replaced pump and motor for prosperity, as well. Cleaned and replaced the filters. Everything is clean, clear and running really...

Hello all, Need some thoughts before I decide and execute. Have been having issues with my concrete decking (35 years old; 1,000-sq ft; 4-5 feet radius), with droughts and hurricanes over the last 5 years, my concrete decking is on an outward move. 1.50"+ from coping, then the spacers...

Did the regular slam on Memorial weekend, this is what happened to me on the 24 hour MA Slam. Due to the MA on new plaster for over a year. You would have to read the while string. All, I have given up this afternoon, bought Yellow Gone and have started this process. Thank you for your you...

No water replacement, but when adding 6 gallons of 10-12% bleach to keep a level above the 24ppm CYA at 40ppm, I think I am losing the CYA by dilution of the bleach (add over 100 gallons, since May 26). For Woodyp - now running at 18ppm level with a CYA at 25, need to bump the level above...

I think I may be talking to myself - going on the 4th week of Mustard Algae Slam, average 6 gallons bleach everyday, CYA disappears every 4-5 days, no fill of water, so my thought is "can I lose CYA by adding so much bleach". Stains are 98% gone, but still getting a 5ppm lose per night OCLT...

oh, quick note - CYA disappeared again, 2 gallons of liquid conditioner (37.99 a pop), last week, measured at 45, then Monday, 35, then skipped Tuesday/Wednesday reading, then smelled bleach by the pool, I went oh, no, took a reading and -0- again. Where is it going? I need help here, sunny...

All, CYA was the trick, got that fixed in less than 24 Hours with Liquid conditioner (liquid-fast-way expensive vs crystals-slow-to maintain). It is Mustard algae dying quickly now, almost all gone, looks like I will be doing the OCLT tonight or tomorrow in anticipation of it being done, then...

oh, the bleach is testing correctly 10-12%, with the calculations on the pool calculator. I buy from pool store, they guarantee strength. I test FC 2 hours after adding, due to low flow circulation running at 3rpm, very simple set up, on my pool.

5:30am FC 28 CC .75 CYA 40 (again) added 1 gallon of liquid conditioner and back in business - no auto fill, pool is all manual. Houston had over 8 inches of rain last week. No fill to date just evaporation. Searched "where does CYA disappear to", all pointed to rain dilution and water...

Abigail, you nailed it, went from CYA 40 to 0, in two days, heavy rains the week before and the sunny hot days of late lose of water to evaporation, must of did it without me having a clue. Fixing with a gallon of liquid conditioner should bring it back to 30-35, and put me back in business...

ok, really hate to keep this string going, but don't want to have to explain everything - on third week of Mustard Slam, 72 gallons of 12% bleach, 247 pump running. I have come across something I can't seem to find an answer for - so I am asking you all: No loss of chlorine at night, running...

Thank you so much - I feel so much better - the Mustard Algae IS disappearing. I am giving it a 75% gone and thinking another 5-6 days will make it gone. In fact, there are sleeper cells popping up everywhere on the floor of the pool, but still under -10% coverage of surface. When I brush I...

Counting - 16 days, 48 gallons, 10-12% liquid chlorine at $4.24/per gal, I am starting on 3rd set of 6 cases. (FYI: Pool store is still guaranteeing the chlorine, too, and my testing as validation, I am running at 12% every gallon, from 2 different stores)...

oh, I have been brushing it like nobody's business, pouring the bleach right on top of it, giving it the stink eye - tough ain't the word for it. This thing has been haunting me for the last 2 years, not long after the new plastered was installed. At first thought it was all their fault. But...

I must apologize, I need to go back to the beginning: My pool has always been crystal clear (and still is) and the numbers always within norm (see below) that is the chlorine is on high side to meet the minimum for Yellow/Mustard. I confirmed I had yellow mustard with the information on this...

Sorry all, but I am getting lost here, slammed pool, then Monday raised to mustard algae, but it has been more than 24 hour do I still continue with this? I am currectly losing 40ppm per day and using a case of 10% bleach a day. But according to instructions should only raise to mustard range...

It's Houston pool is in 12-14 hours of sunlight. This why I started on a rain week, less sun, but the process is taking longer and now in a full blown summer mode. Everybody is getting a bit testy with me for starting this, now the pool is out of commission, until i finish it.