Recent content by bjc123

Good to know it's not just me. How long and how high do I need to have high FC? The water is cold (40 F), so I shouldn't burn though it too quickly.

I haven't found a container to soak the Polaris. Still working on that. For now, I'm just going to kick up my FC in the pool and try to keep it elevated for a stretch of days here to see if I can see a difference on the surface.

How do I get rid of it without a drain and a pressure wash?

I'll have to find a container around here somewhere and try that. As for the leaves, I did the best I could. There were some days where it was brutally cold (20 for the high) and I couldn't get out there. On average, I was cleaning the net every few days. I don't know how long it takes for...

I kept it open and just had the leaf net on there. Pump ran some every day. Added bleach as needed, but maybe not enough. I don't believe we have much in the way of metals in the water here. I guess I'd have to go get a test done at one of the stores to see if that is what it is. I don't...

James, assuming it's the organics from the leaves...I'm betting it probably is. What do I do? SLAM?

I just tried vinegar on a paper towel and wiped on the Polaris. While I did get some brown on the paper towel, it didn't turn the Polaris back to white like I was expecting. EDIT- I also tried bleach with a paper towel and had the same results

Not on well. Our water is actually some of the purest and best water in the country here in the Memphis area. Bleach is the only thing I have added. I had tens of thousands of leaves on the net throughout the fall. I'd go out and clean off the net every few days, but I got dumped on. I...

Ok, looking for some help here. I have attached a picture of my Polaris. This is indicative of my pool at this point. I had a leaf net on and added bleach for the past few months (since mid-October). I noticed my surface looking pretty dingy. I pulled the net off today and to my horror...

Admittedly, I didn't pay attention to the surface area before they applied. This looks as if it had gotten hot, blistered, and then collapsed...if that makes sense. After the initial installation, there was about a week where it was not filled as there was an area that had to be repaired...

Brian- I have noticed some small "craters" in my AB finish on the floor of my pool. That's the best way to describe them. Probably about the diameter of a pencil eraser. Any thoughts? I know it's not going to be perfect, but wondering what imperfections I should be seeing? I too, have a...

I definitely am not doing that much trichlor! If I put 8 pucks in there, will they last throughout the week or dissolve all at once quickly?

lol- I wish! I'm viewing it as a good opportunity to get my CYA up to around 30 or so. Just need FC in there when I get back

I just refilled after resurfacing and purposely kept my CYA low, knowing this trip was coming. I have a Pentair in-line feeder where I can drop pucks in. However, since I use bleach exclusively, I don't know how long pucks will last in the feeder and if my FC is going to drop to 0 while I'm...