Recent content by CaptinSpaulding

Finished up the inlet side plumbing today, not the straightest or most pretty but it holds a seal. Need to backfill and fix everything up still. Nerving cutting the liner lol

I like that idea of the auto fill and it looks decent, I may one day. I have 3 kids who use it regularly so the less hanging around that they can mess with the better. With my 16' in my sig, I rarely did anything to it and it was crystal clear until the frame rotted out. It is just a pool, not a...

I setup an 18' steel frame over the past few days and would like to hear some advice on adding a real pump/filter setup that I already have but am torn on placement. This pool basically but an 18' 52", more showing this pic for the filter setup because it is the same. I have already ditched...

Thank you everyone for the replies. I will start scaling back the run time and see what works best for us. Since my electric provider does not have peak hours I will try to keep the run time during the sunniest part of the day for the pool. Thanks again guys.

Would appreciate any input. I have a small pool and large pump, so I could run the pump on high for approx 1.5 hours and turn over the entire pool. (not checked how long it would take on low) Question is, would you run the pump at low speed for 12 hours (all day) or would you run it at high...

Well there seems to be no easy way to stick with the same size cover or stock parts, so I would personally find a cover that was larger than your opening/niche. It will take some ingenuity and thought. But this would then allow you to drill new holes in the wall to attach the new cover and trim...

You could find a hose or fitting that would fit into the hole tight and snug enough for the pressure, then run it up the wall and just squirt up into the air and fall down into the pool. Shouldn't be very hard. Ever held a noodle over a return? Ultimate squirt gun!

I'll bet you could make one out of a similar shaped tupperware, with holes drilled all in it. Or maybe one of those plastic organizer paper trays that already have slits all over them. Or maybe one of those rolls of air filter material? But there are square baskets out there. Just have to...

You can go with Citronella torches (my favorite for the lighting, decent smell and the great way it works) they come in bamboo tall steak in ground types or my favorite is the smaller table top (sometimes metal) torches that just sits on the ground or a table, lemon grass plants or citronella...

Your CC is going down which is good. You need to shoot for around 40 CYA and you should notice that you will be able to keep FC easier. I agree with the above post as to why this pool is being SLAMed? It is clear and your levels seem okay. Just need to get that CYA up a lil. You have a pretty...

Updated a couple photos. New ladder and power setup. Switched to a 2-speed and wow is it more quiet, so much nicer being able to talk to someone out there without yelling lol... On my next drain or build I will definitely be putting the pump pad over by my well pad. Would look cleaner and...

New Pool; New Water; How to add CYA Great thread on adding CYA. Second post pretty much sums up your question. I personally bought the gallon jug from the pool store, its like a thick white paint like consistency. I only needed a gallon for my pool, your pool is huge so it would require a lot...

You need to get your CYA up before you will be able to keep and chlorine. Chlorine burns off in the sun and CYA acts as a buffer to protect the chlorine from the sun. You can buy the granulated CYA and add it directly to your skimmer or you can buy the $30 a bottle Conditioner/Stabilizer from...

This forum does not promote the use of pucks on a regular basis (from what I gather is because it can make your CYA levels get out of control). Your levels seem pretty good, you just need to get your FC up. I think with a CYA of 40 you will want to shoot for a FC of 3-5 (but you are green so...

Looks to me like you have someone tampering with your pool. That or you have the largest scale/calcium build up balls I have ever seen ;) Do they break apart easily when you try to crush them in your fingers? Or are they real rocks? What do they smell and taste like? (don't eat one just taste it)