Recent content by ColeM

Just an update. Pool was not getting clearer after maintaining shock levels for days. Broke down and checked the filter and it maybe had (1) bag of sand left in it. The laterals were half way uncovered! :eek: Added some sand this morning and we will see what it looks like in the next couple of...

Will do. Thanks!

Can you give me an idea of what to be looking for as far as water clarity and color? Right now it looks a little brown / green.

Yes I do have some borax. I will adjust it in the morning.

Okay added the required amount of CYA. Do I wait 48 hours until I check for the current level? My FC reading tonight is 13. Do I need to raise it? My PH is 7.0.

I have a Sand filter. Can you check my math for me. On the pool calculator if my current CYA is 0 and I want to get to 30 and my pool size is 25,900GAL I would need to add 104oz by Weight and/or 269oz of Liquid? How long do I wait until I can start adding bleach to the pool to get to a shock...

How do you suggest I add the CYA? I was going to head to Walmart and get some stabilizer and pour it slowly into the skimmer.

Okay, please correct me if I am wrong. Based on my current readings and my pool size I need to do the following: CYA to 40-50: Add 90oz of Liquid Stabilizer FC to Shock Level of 20: Add 4 GAL of Liquid 10% Bleach or Pool Shock. How often do I check the levels after adding each item?

Added (1) GAL of 10% Pool Shock 35 Minutes Ago. FC: 6ppm (This is so fun not to have to rely on a Pool Company or Store!) (I am loving this)

k-2006 (I got the kit today) - - - Updated - - - Will do.

I have a 25,000 gal inground vinyl pool. We bought the house 2 months ago and have never seen the pool clear. I have removed all the leaves and brushed the pool daily while I waited for my test kit from Amazon. The house was foreclosed on and they let the pool go. The liner is only (1) year old...