Recent content by dannybye

i'm using a sand filter. In reading in this forum and others I think it's time for a whole section devoted to filters and pool owners experience with them. Because of the white cotton socks I have to use to catch what I can only assume is pollen Does my filter sand need replacing or just the...

Thanks for all your help and answers. I guess the best answer in light of what I know and observe is the fact that when we have 3-4 inches of rain with winds that blow my crepe myrtle flowers into the pool (it look like it's snowing pink flowers) the pool is getting a lot of organic matter to...

My current numbers 30,000 gallons vinyl liner fc 7 cc 0 tc 7 ph 7.6 ta 100 cya 40 I've shocked in the past got it stabilized where no algae growing for weeks ... test twice a day most days never let the pool get below 3 fc ...almost all the time between 4.5 and 6 Today it poured and poured...

First several weeks ago I had a real problem with algae blooms on the bottom of the pool ... you guys helped out and my pool has never been better. My numbers though now I'm a bit concerened with what do I do if anything This morning: 30,000gal vinyliner double skimmer fc 2.5 cc 1.5 tc 4 ph...

Kind of an off post question. When shocking at levels above 15-30,45ppm whatever ... In order to clean pool thoroughly of algae. Is it safe to go into the water and scrub/brush? What number would it not be safe say for possible inadvertent bleaching of hair, bleaching bathing suit, other...

Ok I think I got it ... This being Memorial day Weekend I'll have to wait til next weekend to do my shocking ... too many kids swimming this weekend Thank you all so much God Bless and have a safe and peaceful/happy weekend!

newbee with followup questions so do I understand that once I rid the pool of algae .. test daily, keep my numbers where they belong, **** Keep the FC between 3 and 6 as long as my cya stays at 40 ... I should not have to shock anymore? The 3-6 FC would do the trick of keeping my poll...

Hello Everyone, Read a bit first and then went and bought a TF-100 kit Made my readings last evenings FC 2 CC.5 TC2.5 PH7.4 TA 90 CH60 CYA40 Temp 85Degrees It's an 18 by 42 rectangular viny pool 8 foot depth edges are rounded I've been told treat it as 30,000 gallons 1. Is this right more...