Recent content by bill1109

Kim, I adjusted my ladder to just touch the top rail of my pool. Cut a piece of pool mat and put between ladder and top rail so the finish does not get rubbed. I use a 14x14x1 paver on the bottom platform of the ladder and it's as solid as can be without being bolted down. Bill

Karl, the water will hold your liner against the pool wall when it's full. Liner look's fine. You need a leaf scoop net, maybe a pair of waders and scoop the junk out. When I drain my above ground pool for the winter, I only drain a couple of inches below the skimmer. Bill

Grannydi, Im fairly new here, but I feel your pain. I got in my pool with the water temp at 58 degrees to feel that stuff in the bottom of mine a few weeks ago. Turned out to be fine silt. I added DE to my filter , added skimmer Sock, and use a skimmer sock in my pool blaster to trap more of...

Hey all, Going on a 5 day cruise in July. My sister in law has volunteered to house sit for us. She has no problem turning on pump, checking basket,ect.. She does not want to do water test. My question to ya'll, since my water is chrystal clear thanks to this site and everyone here is, should I...

Hi all, if aerareing a pool raises ph level, should I shut off my pump an let water settle before performing that test? see what y'all have done to me?(lol) Thanks Bill

Thanks mas, just checking.

No, very happy with everything so far. Just reading some of the sig lines and see pools with 20 or 30,000 gal and a 1hp pump. Just checking as I've only got about 8400 gal of water, and I'm new to all this.

Hi all, I had an 18x52 AGP installed last aug. It came with a 19 in sand filter and a 1 1/2 hp pump. (Hayward) Other then using elec does anyone see an issue with this set up? Thanks Bill

Just an update, Climbed in pool 2 weeks ago with water temp at 60 degrees, will NEVER do that again. Any how sucked up some of the debris off bottom with a clear catchup bottle. Let it set in sun for 4 days or more. Nothing grew!!! To make a long story short, let FC come down to target level of...

Triptyx, Thank you for responding, I have read that post, just wanted to make sure I can not get the wrong stuff (food grade garden grade) all new to me just trying to keep things straight. Hate to say it but if I get it from a pool store, SHOULD be good to go? Thanks Bill

Hey all, I have been reading on hear about DE and how to add to my system. I want that sparkling water that is talked about. My water is clear but not sparkling. My question, is there anything special I need to look for, certain brand, special ingredients, or anthing I could mess up? Thanks Bill

Tealdo, Ive only back washed the filter. Have not taken the lid off it since new in August of 16. No idea how to tell if filter is working the way it should or not other then to keep an eye on the pressure gauge. Not sure what channeled filter means. It would make me very happy if it were just...

Yes sir, steak if that's what she wants. Thank you, will start like it is the first day opening. Redo numbers vacuum, backwash, and go from there. Like I said, pool is clear and Numbers don't lie. Thanks Bill

Texas Splash, Thank you for your response. I feel better knowing what to do with MA slam. Its an above ground with no lights, no steps as I use an A frame ladder that has not been put in pool yet as in mid Tn the water temp is still cooool, around 60 degrees. I'm not 100% sure it's algae at all...

Soooo confused!!