Recent content by bawnie15

Thanks @1poolman1. This is the equipment. The dehumidifer's pan is definitely overflowing, but I'm guessing that can't be the source of the 'leak.' The pool company told me to let the pool leak down and see where it stops; it might provide some guidance as to where the leak is. Is that a bad...

Hi all - I could use some advice. I had a company out to change the sand in my filter and immediately afterwards there have been cascading issues including, (1) a failed pool pump part literally a few hours later; (2) heating regulator stopped functioning within a day or two; (3) leaking from...

Thanks.. genuine question in trying to understand how the fumes are helpful: From what I've read the fumes are pretty strong as soon as you open the container and/or start pouring. So I guess I'm not quite clear on how the smell of the acid would be helpful in identifying where it is...

They're some kind of Swimfresh chlorine tablets from the company that was previously servicing. If I stuck with tablets I'd probably go with Blue Horizons. I do recognize that liquid chlorine is better though. I just put acid in for the first time yesterday and it was terrifying, so ... baby...

Excellent - thanks; I will look into cleaning off the tiles first with a pumice and then go professional if need be. Water test results Calcium: 241ppm CYA: 18ppm TDS: 391 Copper: 0 Free chlorine: 2.5 / Combined : .03 Alkalinity: 150 Ph: 7.4 Haven't tested for Phosphate or Sulphates

Thanks very much for the reply. The pool looks clear from above, though there are certainly plenty of tiny particles that become visible once in the pool and with the lights on (I'm not convinced the filter is currently working very well and will have the sand changed soon). Historically it...

Same situation as OP, but the sand filter's pressure never changes, even after backwashing. Is that a good sign or a bad sign?

Hi all - I'm a new pool owner (~1 year) and just decided to take over the pool maintenance from the company that was doing it. After doing research here, and elsewhere, I just want to confirm the following: 1. From a "is it safe to swim" perspective, the main things to worry about are...