Recent content by ajbeets

Gators, scorpions & tarantulas? You guys are tough.

How old are your kids? Follow the advice of these folks and they'll be splashing around in no time! Amy

This little guy scared the life out of me the other night at about 1am when I went out to check the pool before bed. But at least he posed for a picture. Based on another TFPC post, I just ordered 2 of these! The FrogLog Swimming Pool Escape Ramp Device| Rescue Small Animals from...

Re: deswampifying - what a difference a day makes - I'm WINNING! Hey good morning! Here's a few more pics. I cannot believe this is only Day 3. These are from ~9am on Monday. I started this process and opened my test kit for the first time after I got back from Home Depot buying bleach at...

Thanks! Still clearing. Here are my current readings FC - 1.5 CC- 1 CH - 600 TA - 100 CYA - less than 20 but cloudier than yesterday - I added stabilizer in 2 socks PH - 7.5 (down from over 8.2 after adding acid this morning) yay headed out to add 3 gallons of bleach and backwash & skim some...

Hi all - just wanted to thank you for all the instructions. I've been reading, I bought the testkit, and yesterday I started trying to reclaim the swamp w/ a SLAM. Here are some photos. Will start updating on chemistry later so you all can help me follow it. After less than 24 hours I've...

Hi all. I'm a rookie heading into my 2nd full season with the pool -- first off, thanks for this forum. I've learned so much from reading here and just became a supporter b/c you guys rock. Now for the problem - my 6 year old's birthday and our summer kickoff pool party is in 2 weeks but I...