Recent content by chef06

Thanks gentlemen for the confirmation of what I had assumed. I'll get a grasp of the abbreviations real quick!

sorry about that , I knew I would forget something. Taylor k-2006 cya 200+

Based on my cya levels and checking around on the forums, I'm pretty sure that my problem is that I need to change out my water. I've been reading that its way too hot here in Vegas to do it during the summer. Is there anyway of getting my FA up properly and get rid of the algae thats clinging...

Cartridge filters

Ok first year pool owner and I was wondering what that dry patch of grass is in my yard. I thought it was just a sprinkler issue but made sure it was getting plenty of water and still a dead spot. Then I got to thinking that it was the same spot where I cleaned my filters out a couple months...

Ok, its looks like I might have exaggerated a bit. While I didn't plug any inlets or drains I thought I'd just do a bucket comparison test. In 3 days evaporation from the bucket is 1 1/4" while the drop in the pool has been 1 3/4" with average swimmer use. Its been in the 90's and pretty...

Thanks to you both, I will try your suggestions and let you know my results. Todd

Hi new member here! Does water temperature and wind increase evaporation rate? I dont remember needing to refill as often last summer, however, I'm keeping the pool temp at around 87 due to a new solar install and it has been fairly windy this spring here in Vegas. The pool level has been...