Recent content by chdolfnz

Hello, Last spring I lost my above ground pool due to build up of ice and snow and rain on my cover due to a nasty snow/rain storm..my pool was covered with a solid cover, but due to all the weight on the cover, it collapsed the cover into the pool and ripped the liner and damaged the sides. I...

Hello, Has anyone ever use "The Skimmer Plug" when winterizing their above ground pool? I usually drain my water down below the skimmer, but this year was thinking of using this device so I don't have to drain...this device looks like it just snaps into the skimmer face plate from the inside of...

Magic Eraser is a great idea!!..never thought of that!!...Thanks for the suggestion!!..Now to get my son to get into the freezing water to clean it!!..LOL... :lol:

The top part of my liner around my AGP that is not covered with water is really dirty, and I would like to clean it with something...what would you guys recommend to use as a good cleaner for this?...was thinking of using a brush with some diluted chlorine or maybe some baking soda and a...

Oh, and I see you are from South Central PA!!....We are too..in Lancaster!!...Actually the Lampeter area, if you are familiar with that area!! Maybe I can just hire you to do mine!!!...LOL! Curt

That looks great!!...need to do something like that , as I have the same problem you did!! How did you attach the T's to the deck?? Thanks!!

Oh, and by the way Duraleigh...I got my new Speedstir this season, and it is awesome!!..definitely worth the purchase!! Thanks Curt PS....are you anywhere near Garner, NC?..We have friends down there that we met at Emerald Isle, NC a few years ago!! We go to visit them every August on the way...

ok..thanks!!! That was my thoughts too..as that is how I did it last year, but wanted to make sure I wasn't missing anything!! Thanks for putting my mind at ease!! Curt

Hello, Have a question concerning mixing of pool salt for my SWG......I am in the process of starting up my Aqua Trol in my AGP, and I need to add about 4 bags of salt according to the calculations. I know I can dump the salt in and brush it around until it is dissolved, but here is where my...

OK...the water was very clear and I got the pump running yesterday and took my first readings: CL..1.5 CC..0 Ph..7.3 TA..80 CYA..50 Salt..@1900 I added some liquid CL to bring it up the corresponding CYA level (6), and am going to add some Borax to get the Ph in range, then add some CYA to get...

It's been awhile since I was on here and asked a question (I guess that is a good thing!!), but I do have a question now... I am opening my 24' AGP and just need a refresher on what order I need to get the chemicals in line after I get the water circulating? I am on my 2nd year of using the...

OK...update!!..After 8 days of shocking, brushing, vacing, and backwashing, the pool has cleared up nicely and last night passed the overnight chlorine loss test!!... :whoot: The pool is still a bit cloudy though, and here is where my question is....do I need to keep the pool at shock level...

ok..thanks!!...I'm not sure what is on the bottom to vacuum??..the water is too cloudy to see now..when I brush the bottom now, I don't get the big green cloud I was getting yesterday when I would brush. I think I will just vac through the filter and backwash as the pressure rises. The chlorine...

ok...thanks!! How about when I vacuum the pool??..can I vacuum to waste too?..I never did this..always vacuumed through the filter. Thanks Curt

Ok...I am back as I said!!! Everything seems to be going ok so far...got my CYA up to around 50...been keeping the pool at shock level for most of today. The pool turned from green to cloudy white overnight!!...which sort of amazed me. Thought it would take longer to get the green out!! I know I...