Recent content by Bobswe

Thank you, that was a misconception I had. You guys & gals are all great.

When I test the pool using my TF 100 test kit I show accurate FC readings and no algae when I put in the R-0003 drops. And I do check that each time. I thought that’s what that test determines? It’s always been pretty accurate for me.

I added 2 gallons of Liquid Shock. Fc still read 0 after 30 minutes. I added 3 lbs of powdered pool shock thinking I need to raise the CYA anyway. After 30 minutes it only read 8ppm so I added 2 more gallons of LIquid shock. The PPM then read extremely high (I use TF 100 test kit). Over the...

Opened my 16x32 inground pool last week. Pool had a tint of green but I could see the bottom of the pool deep end. I usually give it a vacuum before I add the chemicals because I know I need to backwash. Upon vacuuming, the pool became cloudy. I brought the ph to 7.2, TA to 90, CYA to 20 and...

I have a problem with a fine dust that constantly accumulates in my pool after vacuuming. My readings are good, FC 3, CC 0, TA 100, PH 7.5 & CYA 30. I've read the other threads regarding similar issues. My main question is that I do use Pro Teams Metal Magic on a weekly basis because in the past...

Thanks all. Dumb mistake on my part. Appreciate all the help..

On the instructions on the CYA test it says fill with pool water to bottom line of tube but there's no bottom line other than the one that says 100?. But on the cya test tube I'm not sure if thats the bottom line I should use? Very frustrated because it looks like I have Ammonia in the water...

I'll do just that on Friday. Thank you.

I find the pressure on my gauge never rises. I have dirt and debris on pool floor within hours of vaccuming. I've also noticed when I vaccumm and backwash I don't see alot of dirty water being backwashed out. Could there be a broken lateral? I'm thinking about taking sand filter apart this Friday.

Skimmer socks and not backwashing unless pressure gauge rose helped me as well. Patience is the best medicine. It'll clear.

I gave my pool a good vacuum today and held a skimmer sock to the backwash hose. It affirmed that my filter did collect and discharge alot of dirt and debris. I'll still take a peek at the sand in a few days but looks like I won't need to replace it just yet. Looks like any re accumulating...

Tie regular sock or skimmer sock around the return jet? Seems like alot of pressure shooting into it. How would I keep it attached? Trust me, changing the sand isn't something I want to do. It just hasn't been done in about 5-6 years. I don't think sand is coming back in because the dirt I see...