Looking real good. You're probably like me with my build. You're going to open it and close it the same day...lol
oohnoo said:Looking real good. You're probably like me with my build. You're going to open it and close it the same day...lol
I wouldn't close it until you have time to validate that the leak is fixed by watching the water levels.mpkelley20 said:So looks like my pool has a leak somewhere. I've been losing water and have marked various spots on one of my skimmers to see how much I'm losing. I've lost a good 3 inches since the hurricane passed through MA last week.
My pool builder is out there today checking the skimmer seals and the pipes. Glad I went with this guy because he's put my mind at easy about the situation. The goal is to find the leak today, fix it and then close the pool tomorrow.
So I'm confused. You said you weren't able to keep the pool clean for more than 3 weeks at a time - but your dad hasn't had problems for 35 years - are all those since you left the house.mpkelley20 said:On a positve side, I've figured out the chemical situation for keeping my pool clean. I've successfully kept it sparkling for a few weeks now which is a few weeks longer than I could ever keep my father's pool clean when I was growing up.
I've decided to use trichlor 3" tablets as my chlorine management, Borax for PH only and baking soda for total alkalnity and PH. I know there are other tests I need to be doing but these are the 3 main ones that I'm familar with so far. I was successful at getting my TA and PH to normal ranges by using baking soda only and my chlorine has been very constant in the good range.
The water that was delivered was already treated for the most part so I kind of had it easy. However, I've been told by a few pool stores around my area to expect low PH in general here in New England. Not sure if they are telling me the truth or trying to get me to spend $$ on their chemicals. Whatever the case, I'm sticking to my chlorine tablets/Borax/Baking soda method until I need to figure out some other issue. Outside of shock, those 3 chemicals are what my father has been using for 35 years with zero issues in his pool.