Recent content by AprilSte

Already replaced that

Thanks, but that did not fix the issue. Any other suggestions?

I'm willing to try anything at this point, but since your response is vague I'm not sure if you're kidding. What should I spin 180°? The weight, the fin? Any of the other pieces?

Hello, Having an issue with the barracuda G3 vacuum in that it suddenly won't stay flat to the pool floor. The finned skirt, which should lay flat, is lifted about 20 to 30° in the front. All the hoses are good, I replaced the diaphragm, the foot, the fin as well as the float. The weight on the...

I’m already so happy with how clear the water is!

Is it alright if I put the solar cover on now?

Thank you so much @mknauss ! I appreciate you taking the time to explain everything to me! As you recommend, I will wait a week before adding any more CYA to see if it increases but will add more if I need to so I can get it to 40 ppm. I will maintain my FC using the chart you linked...

Hello, On Saturday, after a complete drain due to excessive CYA and calcium hardness, my pool completed filling. 25,000 gallon, plaster, Triton II sand filter (I’ve been in the house for 15 years but I’m in the process of a divorce and I’m taking over the pool maintenance. Previously, my...

I just got a solar cover to put on once The refill is complete and all the chemicals are balanced. There’s no water softener and that’s not happening anytime soon.

Thank you to everyone who helped! I just tested the calcium hardness of our tapwater and it is at 325! I’m going to rent the pump in the next few days and drain it. It’s suppossed to be cloudy here on Thursday. We are a little bit above 80° but The draining will take place once the sun is off...

Also the rental is good for 24 hours. Should take about 8 hours...

Hi Maddie- in AZ the cost to rent the submersible pump is $57.50 and includes tax. It pumps about 53 gallons/min and comes with 100ft of hose.

There are a few— less than 6 inch diameter patches— of green algae on the wall. Should I scrub it off with bleach before draining the pool or is there something else I should do?

That’s what I was thinking I had to do. I didn’t know if I should leave a certain percentage in so that I don’t have to add CYA but i’ve already got the price from Home Depot to rent the pump. I just want you experts here to confirm the drain!