Recent content by amityeric

OK thanks so much Everyone. I started at 7PM on Saturday night. So now it's about 36 hours so far. My CYA is 35. My pool gallons are about 17,300, and so I'm trying to keep the chlorine levels about 15 or so (based on the chart). I've been a little high on most of my tests (around 15-20). My PH...

After reading all this, I'm more confused than ever. I have PoolMath, but not sure how to use it. I want to start the process, but simply don't know how much chlorine to add or how high to keep the levels. Can I get some step-by-step instructions? I've read several articles on this site, but...

I found six gallons at a store in Vancouver (of liquid chlorine. But not sure how much to add. My PH is 7.3, my CYA is 40, and my pool size is about 18000 gallons.

Hi all. I live in Vancouver, WA. I have been using liquid chlorine for the second half of the summer after my CYA got up to appropriate levels. I slacked for a week and my pool is now GREEN. Dang. I want to SLAM the pool but can't find the liquid chlorine. I looked at Lowe's, Wal-Mart...

I will follow the procedures here. The pool store is trying to sell me some algecide. I think I might get it. Anyway. I don't know much about my pump and how to disassemble it. But hopefully I'll be able to figure it out.

Is there a "go to" post on how to winterize an above-ground pool? My pool store says dump double the amount of shock and then a load of something they sell at the store. He said it's a mix of antifreeze and something else. Should I just do what he says or is there a recommended method from...

Thank you for the suggestion!

I installed the solar cover reel. Here is the video. Thank you for all your suggestions. https://youtu.be/y01XMq-3j2k

Hi All, I have finally tested my water myself and the results are interesting. Honestly, they are very similar to the pool store results, so that gives me some confidence in my pool store. Actually, before ordering the test kit, I used two stores. Both produced similar results, although once...

They are. I just got my first REAL test kit today. I don't know how to use it yet though. I'll have to figure that out tomorrow. Any good articles/videos on using the test kit? I bought the one recommended here on the site. 1 - TF-100 Test Kit Optional Items : pH Meter- Optional Items : XL Option

Hi All, My recent water test shows my FC at 6 and my CC at .93. PH is 7.3. Alkalinity is 76. Calcium 184. CYA 48. I'm a bit confused about the high CC levels. I've read a lot and everyone's situation seems a bit different. Not sure what to do about the .93 CC reading. Wait it out? I did...

What's the best way to protect my pool while I'm gone for a week? My thought is to hit it with some Cal-hypo (I'm low on calcium anyway) and then throw a couple Trichlor pucks in there. But I'm pretty new to this so hearing some suggestions would be great. Thank you Everyone for this forum and...

Thank you for this advice.

Thank you so much.