Recent content by clhudson716

I learned a lesson on this one. Quit using the chlorine pucks. Liquid chlorine from here on out.

I am using they Taylor K-2006 test kit. I will post all numbers this afternoon. I just wanted to make sure there wasn't some other chemical I am supposed to immediately introduce after refilling the pool.

My CYA was 90 so I followed pool math and drained my pool around 60-70% then refilled it. Our water has high alkalinity so after I filled the pool I added liquid chlorine and MA. Is there something else I need to add to the water after filling the pool back up besides chlorine and MA? I have...

Our pool was completed in June and when the PB installed the chlorinator it appears they crossthreaded the body of the chlorinator where the valve screws into it to control how much chlorine enters the pool and it had a slow leak. They tried to fix it a couple times but they were unsuccessful...

Trying that now! - - - Updated - - - Magic eraser totally works! Thanks!!

So I have a BLACK Polaris 280 cleaner and I thought it was pretty cool until the cleaner detached itself from the hose and the hose proceeded to beat itself up against my Aruba Sky colored quartzscape plaster leaving black spots. At first I panicked and thought it was algae then realized what...

very familiar

small world indeed. We are in Inverness.

I've got a small one going in now just North of Houston in Tomball. Without the tanning ledge it is 21' in length and 10' 8" in width.

Re: Starting the build on my "Spool" - Houston Texas area It's gets a good amount of sun from about 3 to dark. Will stay pretty shaded most of the morning and until noon - - - Updated - - - I will take some this evening when I get home from work and post them. It was hard for me...

Actually no! But I have heard that is the way to go. We decided no heater. But the Chiller sounds like a good idea. not sure what those typically cost.

So my wife and I decided to go ahead put a pool in our small backyard. We have no desire to move anytime soon so we thought we would maximize the space we have and put in a pool so us and our 3 kids can hopefully enjoy it. I was told that I may not need a feature pump because the main pump is...