Recent content by chris1268

What are the problems associated with the mineral pac?

What are some of the pitfalls that cause high combined chlorine? Or better yet, what is the best way to avoid having it build up? I have to admit, there are times when I don't check my FC for several days and then have it drop to nothing and then seem to be playing catchup = could that be...

Sorry I'm just getting back frustratedpoolmom but the answer is yes and no. I've still got the frog mineral pack in and my return line goes through it, but I haven't put the bac pacs ($25 a pop) in for several months since I've gone TFP.

My lastest test results are as follows: FC 3.0 TC 3.0 CC 0.0 TA 90 CYA 20 PH 7.3 CH 225 But I've been eating much more chlorine since my temps have jumped over the past several weeks here in MD. Earlier in the season when temps were below 75, even with the cousins and pool parties over the...

I was wondering just how much more chlorine I need to add to keep up with my demand when my water temp is running between 86 and 92 degrees. Is there any rule of thumb as far as higher water temps eats this much more chlorine?

Is there any reason why I shouldn't add cholorine to my pool when its covered? Its just my guy feeling, but everytime I do, I get the feeling that it isn't as effective as when I add it in the evening and leave the cover off for several hours. Does the chlorine need to release gases in any...

I just added the liquid chlorine tonite, and I'm not sure how much CYA to add since I can't get any kind of a reading its so low. I just used the calculator to take it from 10 to 20 just to be on the safe side and it said 1 lb 13 oz - I do have some stabilizer, is it OK to add that tonight or...

I have a fiberglass pool with an automatic safety cover; the pool is primarily kept closed as a safety issue to keep my kids, particularly my son who has autism, away from the danger of drowning. We've had the pool for 4 years now, but just recently discovered your sight! The bane of my...