Recent content by Dfraz

Aside from when the power went out for two hours it's been running the entire time. Thanks for all the help!

Thank you, this is what I needed to know. Being given a pool with no prior knowledge this is all stuff that blows over my head until explained. As far as the slam goes at night I test the FC, I bring it up to 12 right after sunset and hope it's at 11 or less before sunrise. Is this correct?

Anytime I have looked at the filter it is between 20-25%. Before and during the slam. It has never changed unless I backwash/waste/rinse whatever. It drops but then when set to filter it's back up to the 20s.

I did backwash the filter at one point, but how long should I do this for or how do I know when it is done? Edit: the water was clear coming out during the backwash. Also my pool stays shaded until about 9:30 since the sunrise hits the front of the house. It's tougher for me to wake up any...

Sorry for not updating sooner, having enough problems finding time to make sure I test the pool enough during the process. I have kept notes throughout and believe I may be done or close to it. Here is everything I have recorded. It's possible I forgot to write one down but the chemical amounts...

Forgot to mention it again, I'm using the Taylor K-2006 kit.

Thanks for the quick reply! I meant to put .5 for the CC. sorry for the confusion. I've fixed it now. Another question, It has been a very mild summer and is already almost time to close up the pool for the winter sometime next month. Is it worth slamming or should I just close it and open it...

First year taking over the pool and it has not gone as well as I hoped. I've been fighting algae problems recently, due to time away from home, and the stores have not helped me out at all. I've managed to read enough here to get started, but may still have some things wrong. The algae is...