Recent content by Beez

Thanks for the input everyone! Especially cfherrman, jblizzle, and azide999, that's the type of info I was looking for. I'm going to give the Leslie's tabs a try, as they are on sale this weekend. Oh, and for all the fine folks who expressed concern for my errant path to the dark side, I would...

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Background: Bleach prices have gone up in the Dallas area due to the recent down grade to 6%. Home Depot has a product, HDX 10% Chlorinating Liquid, that I'm okay with the price on but I have already exhausted my local store's supply of freshest product. It seems odd to me that a city the size...

I just purchased several cases of HDX 10% that has date stamp of 18 131 at Richardson Home Depot. $9.99 for box of 3 gallon jugs, and just over a week old. That seems like a good deal to me! I feel like a right fool for buying Great Value bleach after the change to 6%. I kept wondering why it...

Thanks, Dave! When the water cools down I will follow that advice. But for the record, I wan't suspecting the screw but more likely the connection where the light cable goes through the niche.

I have had a slow leak for over a year now. Have done the bucket test to verify that the pool is losing water faster than evaporation, and to verify that the loss occurs without equipment on. The plaster is old and has several significant cracks, so that is a possibility. I have tried the food...

Boy did I speak too soon, and too arrogantly against the yellow algae. It. Took. Over. Trying to shock it out now. Wish me luck...

Thanks, y'all. Hopefully I will remember this so that I don't ask the same question again next season. I have a funny feeling this stuff is review material from last year... Happy swimming! :wave:

Water temp is definitely warm, but circulation is good. I hear you on the brushing Dave, and now that I have a full-blown case of the mustards there is no alternative. How about the effect I'm seeing with the FC? The stuff grows, so it is obviously alive; but it must not be very vigorous...

So... A new pool season, yet another question about MA. Background: I have been managing a minor case of MA for the past 2 years. It never gets out of control, but I have yet to beat it despite attempts at MA shock, frequent brushing, etc. This season appears to be no different. While keeping...

Thanks for the input, jblizzle! :wave:

Thanks, Jason! So do you know if the backwash function of the push/pull valve can be plumbed to an existing waste line? (probably a dumb question, but consider the source :)) It might help to put the question in context. I'm trying to decide if I should stay with the multi or go with push/pull...

Hello all, Wonder if I may ask a question of you? My DE filter is currently plumbed with a multi-valve, but it has failed due to a crack in the housing. Can you tell me the pros/cons of the 2 options above? Am I correct in thinking the push/pull does not allow backwash or 'send to waste'...

That's basically the conclusion I have come to, just wanted to double check with the experts! I'll do the MA shock when I have time to do it properly, with the light niche and all. No worries, I don't swim around... :oops: ...and I don't wear a swimsuit! 8-) Thanks for that, FPM! :wave:

I understand, but it definitely isn't pollen. It grows. Slowly, but predictably, and always in the same shady places in the pool despite proper FC level. Always in the same pattern even. It's true I've been around a long time, but last year was a tough one for me and the pool suffered. Don't...