Thanks for the warm welcome everyone!
I've a couple things today;
First, the water analysis the store did
FAC: 5
PH: 7.6
TA: 120
CYA: 200
TDS: 2700
I was advised by the local store to drain half the pool and re-fill. I've got the pool half emptied and will re-fill after I've got the bottom vacuumed (I've got almost all of the debris out of it).
In the mean time, I need to order a testing kit AND we're looking for a used automated vacuum.
We found this on our local CL:
Used Polaris 280 $200
I asked:
Can you proivde more details on the pool cleaner, please? How old is it, any repairs done recently, any receipts for parts/ repairs? Also, I'm reading on line that this model may need a booster pump, did you have to do that with yours?
The response:
not the 280/ in very good condition/ no repairs/ less than 2 yrs if intersted please call for pick up thank you
What do you think, both about the water and the vacuum? I had considered the Hayward pool vac but there's so many mixed reviews. We're really at a loss as to which way to go on the vac.
Thanks again!
B&D