Recent content by BlackWaterDragon

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    Pump Finally Died...

    What can I do to keep my perfect pool from getting algae while I have to wait a couple of days to get it fixed? 17,000 gallon in ground plaster pool
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    House closed escrow with itchy pool

    Okay thanks family guy. I'm officially Turing off my wifi at my old address right now after typing. And I won't have Internet until tomorrow afternoon. I will hen have more exact numbers. Thanks again!!
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    House closed escrow with itchy pool

    Okay... Tester didn't have numbers just a color match within range. When I get my tf-100 kit I'll post actual numbers. I won't have Internet until tomorrow when cable guy comes so i was just trying to get a quick tip before then. :) thanks.
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    House closed escrow with itchy pool

    I ordered my tf-100 test kit & I should soon receive it. In the meantime I purchased a basic tester. There was some alge growth. So I put a 1lb bag of shock and ran the filter all night. And I scrubbed the pool. Pool is clear & chlorine is at good level & ph is good. Parents went swimming...
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    WHAT DO I NEED??

    Thanks so much everyone. You all are too kind. Ive already read pool school once. I figured I'd better print it out to keep it handy. Another question I forgot to mention is, how do I find out what pump and heater we have, how many gallon pool etc?
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    WHAT DO I NEED??

    Hello, I'm new here. My family is going to put an offer to purchase a home tomorrow & we're pretty confident we'll get it. The home has a pool with an attached spa. My husband said i have to figure out with the up keep and not hire a pool cleaning service. I don't know exact specs of the pool...