Recent content by dhane3

Thank you, Chris. I just reread the “abc’s of pool chemistry” and I understand now ( I think). I only get morning sun on a portion of my pool so this could also be a factor, along with the daily debris. My skimmer isn’t that great but I’ve ordered a solar cover to use to help cut down...

I was advised to keep FC at 10 for a few days to lower my CC. Results after using PoolMath—- 7/18 Ph 7.5 FC 10.5 CC .5 No chlorine added this day 7/19 PH 7.5 FC 5.5 CC .5 7/20 PH 7.5 FC 8.5 CC .5 I added chlorine this morning with target of 10 for FC. Since it only registered 10+ one day...

@CarolineM That’s a great idea! I just ordered the solar cover, I’ll soon find out how well they work.?

Lol..It’s mostly my tree , my pool is under it. It shades most of my backyard, which I love, but it does make a huge mess. I’m getting a little obsessive about getting the leaves and twigs out that drop all day. I’ll probably use the cover that came with the pool for the big drop of leaves and...

Thanks for your reply! I guess there is no perfect solution except tree removal which won't happen unless a hurricane takes it down.

Lol,my kids are adults now so it's my job to deal with the leaves. I bought a leaf rake but I'm trying to decide between a leaf net and a solar cover. Is it easy to remove the solar cover without dumping the debris into the pool? I have a 16' AGP and thought I could cut the cover in half or...

Thank you, Chris. Will this be a continual battle with the tree droppings? This is light compared to what will happen in a storm, fall, and spring. Or is it because I was keeping my chlorine too low to begin with? I clean the leaves out several times a day and will start vacuuming daily until I...

Are you talking about the leaf net covers made for pools or something else? I tried to figure out how to make one but I didn’t get far. I looked at fishing cast nets and seine nets but realized I wouldn’t save money and I’d have to do some rigging. I want something to catch the catkins, too.

I’m in the same boat with my pool under a massive oak. We haven’t had a bad storm since we put it up, but I know what happens in a tropical storm. Fall leaves and the pollen drop will also be a nightmare. I’ve been trying to decide between the leaf net or solar cover since the solar cover would...

My TA was 80, I didn’t check it yesterday before adding the chlorine and acid. The water doing the cc test is slightly pink. So, even though I’m at 8, I’m just barely there with the 1 reading? I added a cup of chlorine this morning and usually add 1-2 daily except for yesterday when I was...

Today’s results after adding chlorine and muriatic acid... Ph 7.5 Fc 7 CC 1 TC 8 CYA 38 Temp 86 Looks good ! Right? Pool math worked like a charm!

@IceShadow Thank you... I’ll use pool math to raise my chlorine e and then later I’ll do the same for the acid. Appreciate your advice!???

I didn’t know what you meant by dry acid, but have since read about it. I already purchased the 2 pack of muriatic acid from Home Depot. We should get some rain this week so I’m holding out for that unless it’s critical I bring my PH down now.

FC -4 CC-1 TC-5 PH-8 Temp- 85 I didn’t do all the tests again since these are the ones in question. Does this seem right?