I've cut off the local pool store after my pool just couldn't stay blue. Ordered my new test kit in order to SLAM and CYA was through through the roof. Pool Calculator suggests draining 70-80% of pool.
I'm in the process of draining the pool using a cheap Harbor Freight pump but it's slow going. May not be done for another 24 hours, then the refill. The pool is older but refinished in pebble-tec about 6 years ago. I plan to start the SLAM as soon as it's full again.
Questions:
Should I be worried about the pool cracking? My wife is wetting the sides about every hour or so. The high temp today and tomorrow is only supposed to be 86.
Should I just drain it all the way even though the calc suggests 80%? The algae is pretty bad and when I refill the pool will just be green again. Ironically, even though we're in the desert, it won't cost much to refill the pool.
Pool is 15,000 gallons est. with an 8ft deep end.
Thanks in advance.
I'm in the process of draining the pool using a cheap Harbor Freight pump but it's slow going. May not be done for another 24 hours, then the refill. The pool is older but refinished in pebble-tec about 6 years ago. I plan to start the SLAM as soon as it's full again.
Questions:
Should I be worried about the pool cracking? My wife is wetting the sides about every hour or so. The high temp today and tomorrow is only supposed to be 86.
Should I just drain it all the way even though the calc suggests 80%? The algae is pretty bad and when I refill the pool will just be green again. Ironically, even though we're in the desert, it won't cost much to refill the pool.
Pool is 15,000 gallons est. with an 8ft deep end.
Thanks in advance.