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So, looks like my son turned off the supply. This would explain why the pool has been looking low. Backwash complete and we are back in business! Thank you guys!

No, water does not come out when I push it. My son has been messing with water projects recently and I have a feeling he turned it off. I just can’t remember where to turn it on.

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So, I did notice before I started the backwash that it was barely over the skimmer flap. I shouldn’t have started the backwash, my bad. However, even with all of this I can usually always hear my auto fill going. I have the hose in the pool now. I forget where to turn on and off the...

Hello! So, I went to backwash my pool just now and noticed the waterline was unusually low. The only thing I can think would cause that is a leak underground???? Then I continued to perform the backwash and new instantly there was something off. It was drawing in air from somewhere. There...

Thank you! I thought the ph had to be fixed before chlorine was added. I’m finding it hard to keep my chlorine that high. I feel like I would need to adjust it 2-3 times a day to keep it at that level. I’ve taken care of my pool for years and have struggled with algae a couple times. Before...

hello! Since slamming my pool it has been beautiful and maintainable ( imo). I do you the premium version of the app which is very helpful! My children swim most days. I have to add acid to lower ph almost daily. I also have to add a good amount of LC daily. Is this normal? My TA has...

Thank you! Great analogy! I love this site. I will download the app. I think I am getting the hang of this. I was just at the local pool store getting LC ( not Leslie's). They are very honest and refuse to sell you something you dont need. They have Tri- Chlor tabs there and he explained...

Thank you! I like LC so it does not add any of the extras but wow I had no idea I would have to be testing and adjusting daily. 🤦🏼‍♀️ I’m sure this is a stupid question but you say to keep it above”my” minimum. So, do I have my own personal minimum ? Or, is it just the 3-5 ppm range...

Hello! Okay, my pool has passed the three criteria to stop slamming the pool. I am now waiting for it to come down to swimming levels. At 5:30 this morning my FC was 23 and at 8:30pm tonight it was 13. My concern is that it seems to be dropping fast. At this rate, it will 3 ppm tomorrow...

So, I got the CYA down to 50. I corrected the PH. I brushed it and added 4 gallons of chlorine. My shock level ( per calculations) was 20. I just tested it and the FC was 6.6. The CC 1.2 Do I need to add more chlorine so my FC is 20?

So, it has been refilling for about 12 hours now and still not completely back up to the top. I am debating whether to keep the set up the same and discharge some then refill some or to try to switch the discharge hose to a regular garden hose. I worry the hose that I have may not be long...

I have stopped the discharge hose to give the time for the hose to catch up .

I am using a pool back wash hose to empty so I am clearly emptying it faster than I am filling it

So, I did not measure the pump discharge rate. I just went out there and it is about half empty already.

The picture might help. Lol

Okay, it is draining. I started it 20 minutes ago. I have the hose on and in the skimmer. I am just wondering in my situation ( see picture) if this the best place or should I put the hose in the spa and let it naturally spill over?

Thank you ! In reading somewhere on here it said to keep the chemicals balanced the whole time during the water swap. This sounds like that would be very difficult to do and a waste of chemicals. Is this really necessary?

Gotcha! Thank you! I will start that process today. I think I may need a new pump now that I’m thinking. I believe I borrowed my neighbors last time I drained it. It’s there a good pump you would recommend?

Thanks ! So, I have a pebble teck pool. Is that not safe to drain either right now? I have been using liquid chlorine for a few months because I know the tabs cause a lot of extra stuff in the pool. So, I will always use liquid chlorine (forever)? and never tabs? I am currently using Sani...

Thank you !!! I just did it and it is 140.

Hello! I finally got my new testing kit. Here are my numbers. ph - 7.6 FC - .5 CC - .5 Ta - 150 Ch - 520 CYA - over 100

Hello!!! Thank you for the quick response! I do have a professional test kit. I actually have two! That is what I actually use to test. I just used this step to get a quick reading of my CYA on my way out the door. I was in a hurry is the only reason. I never use these usually. I know...

Hello! I am working my way through pool school and I believe I need to SLAM my pool but has a few questions first. I will attach a picture of todays CYA reading. Can I get away with a partial drain and refill or should I drain the whole thing? Some background….. We came home from vacation...