Recent content by DanielleW

I would like to put the cover on before too long. I don't want to maintain it during the winter. Is that not the same as closing it? This is all new to me. I appreciate the help!

I have a vinyl in ground pool. This particular one usually is above ground but can be buried. My question is, which closure procedure do I follow? In ground or above ground? I am thinking In ground but I wanted to be sure as this is my first closure with this pool. Thank you!

Thank you for all the help and suggestions! It took about a week of slamming and brushing the pool but today, I am happy to report we have a crystal clear pool and chemicals are balanced! Woohoo! That's a lot of hard work and I had to buy a TON of bleach, but I learned a lot. Thanks again!

Ok! 50% (or more) of the pool is drained and refilled (Finally). Here is where I stand now. FC 0 CC .5 TC .5 pH 8.2 TA 260 CYA 50 (woohoo) Temp 82 Now I start the slam process? It's dark, should I put the bleach in there tonight or wait till morning?

Ok! My test kit arrived today! We received about 3 inches of rain today and two more days of RAIN! This is going to be FUN! FC: 4ppm CC: 0 TC: 4ppm CH: 200 TA 230 pH 8.2 CYA 100 Temp 84 Pool is still hazy and "Green" in the deep end. I have been using bottled bleach, 272 gallons each day...

I have a signature but I am not sure why it isn't posting.

Ok! Chlorine is up to 8 (over 5 as my kit only shows up to 5) while I wait for my test kit. The pool is of course hazy but is it safe for my kiddos to still swim? Thanks again for the guidance.

Ok, I haven't used bleach in a long time. If I am reading the pool calculator (on this site) correctly. To go from 2 FC to 8 FC I need to add 271 oz of 8.25% bleach to my pool. Is this correct? Will I need to add this daily? Does the bleach last longer versus the quick dissolve tabs the...

The Chlorine and pH come from my 5-way Test Kit that came with my pool. CYA, TA, CH came from my pool store readout. Think I got the signature updated. Hope it's correct now!

Here are my specs: 32' Vinyl Pool, in ground. Roughly 30,000 gallons (with a 7 foot deep end). Sand filter 1.5 hp. We put the pool in at the end of May. Filter runs for 10-12 hours a day with a "Flower" fountain. We live in NE Texas and it's been a mild summer for us. PH 7.6 Chlorine -...

I just saw that sticky and was reading it. I need to get a few things tomorrow at the store. It might be easier to drain and start fresh since I let the water sit for 3 days already. Boy. I should of went here first (I knew better too)!! Muratic acid to lower the TA Calcium Chloride to...

My hubby bought me a hot tub to help with my AS!! It's a sunbelt cyclone - 4 seats, 235 gallon with ozonator (whatever that is)!! The people before us used the FROG system. Is this the best method or not? We set it up and filled it on Sunday and used it. I noticed yesterday (Wednesday) it...

Yes my motor and filter are all one unit!

We have an aboveground Intex Pool 20' x 48" pool. We bought it last spring the pump/filter is going out. We have a SWP attached to it. I need suggestions on which pump we should get. Another cartidge or sand filter? Pros. vs Cons? I've had a hard time with my pool this year and now I'm...

Ok good to know about the CH and I'll just keep on keeping on with lowering me TA!! Everything else looks good. Thanks so much for all the help, this awesome website, the pool calculator (which is my very best friend) and the awesome test kit! I'm enjoying my pool :) ~danielle~