Recent content by ddrager

Just an update (mostly for my records) - I drained about 50% and was getting nervous about pool floating issues. I kept pumping out of deep end but added water back in the shallow end at the same time, with the water coming in slightly faster. Left that run overnight, then this morning turned...

Thanks, I credit the previous owner who installed it, he had a great sense of style! I agree with what you are saying, once I get home today I am going to drain from the deep and and start refilling from the shallow end - which should almost be empty. I'll let that run another day (assuming...

I'm in same boat as you - my CYA is upwards of 300+ though. Chlorine just isn't as effective at that level. Only way to fix that is to do a drain/refill or use the massive amounts of Chlorine as you said. Of course, using that much Chlorine makes the pool unsafe to swim in. So, at this point you...

Getting nervous about draining the pool - do I need to open the hydrostatic valves or are they 'automatic'? I have 3 total, 2 in deep end. It is raining lightly but generally has been dry here in SE PA. Pool is at top of hilly area so I think water table will be good, but really hard to say for...

The pool is about 30-40% drained so I am well on my way, I should begin to refill this afternoon. What is the process for adding Chlorine back into the pool? My tentative plan is to get a case or ~ 3 bottles of Great Value 128oz bleach from Walmart, according to pool calc I will need around...

You plus others have convinced me it is probably best to drain/fill pool before the party - I should have enough time. I'll begin that process, then add liquid chlorine to bring up FC levels. I expect CYA won't be in 'ideal' range but if I can bring it down to 90/100 at least it is manageable...

Again will do a 75% drain/refill after our Memorial Day party, just trying to get it safe for guests for now :) Testing again this afternoon with proper temp/lighting: CYA: 320 FC: 5 CC: 7 pH: 7.7 According to the CYA/Chlorine chart and Poolmath it says I should be aiming for 24. That's...

Picture? I'm a little concerned they said "Metal count" was high - which metal?

Great progress! Your dedication to reclaiming your pool is admirable. Love seeing the before/after pics.

It seems like you have probably already done this, but my Polaris 360 was running sluggishly. I found out the screen was clogged, but also when I turned off the cleaner entirely, the pressure coming out of the normal pool returns was not strong at all. After a backwash, the jets were back to...

We accidentally did this last year and had 90 people show up. House/pool/yard was packed but I think everyone had a great time. Just keep the alcohol flowing, and I can assure you nobody will be thinking there are too many people there. :splash:

Thanks for quick replies, you all rock! 1. Hard for me to say - we have had some thunderstorms lately - will wait for a few days without rain to drain it to that level. 2. I agree - CYA number is absolutely crazy. 3. Did the test, way below 100 - halved the water and put in half tap water -...

We purchased our house last summer and only had the pool open for about a month. This is my first experience with a pool of any sort, so I had the pool company over to 'show me the ropes'. Basically, they had me replacing the trichlor pucks and backwashing occasionally. Towards the end of the...