Recent content by AlohaDoxieLady

I've been shocking the pool with Cal Hypo for 2 days. I'm in Hawaii, and they don't sell liquid chlorine here. The cal hypo is more cost effective than bleach (when purchased in bulk), and easier to get a hold of right now during COVID. However, now that the chlorine levels are high, I shouldn't...

Well, if water in the ground is what causes the pool to buckle, you are right, it probably won’t be an issue. The home is on a canal, and the wastewater goes out along the back wall. I imagine it drains through the ground into the canal. I have read the ABCs, and a bunch of other articles...

Hi there! I’m on Oahu. I did do the dilution test, as when I first tested it was close to the 100 mark. I say around 100, because it’s hard to judge exactly when the dot disappears, depending on lighting and such. It was pretty close to the 50, maybe a little bit over (closer to 45). I...

I recently rented a home with a pool, and I’m responsible for maintaining it. When I got here the pool was crystal clear, but I had no concept of how to care for it. The landlord said he would have his handyman come teach me how to take care of it. I didn’t know the pool should be checked and...