Recent content by dlambe5

If you are insisting on a 12" tanning ledge just put the steps in the corner like the builder suggested. I have a 9" tanning ledge with no steps and It is quite a step. Not bad for me but older people and young kids sometimes have a little trouble. Also, I think it depends if it is your only...

Thanks guys. I was just thinking cya is an acid and baking soda is a neutralizing agent. Maybe I'm over thinking it. Haha.

I am fairly new to this board and have been doing a ton of research. I am attempting to get my water balanced before the warmer weather hits. I am using a Taylor K2006 Kit. Test results: Chlorine= 3 PH= 7.5 CH= 375 CYA= 40 (I just added cyanuric acid to raise this. Waiting a week to retest)...

My returns are in my deep end. I have a sitting ledge the whole width of the pool in the deep end as well that is only 18 inches deep. This is why I am so concerned. I guess I'll just pour it in more towards the middle.

I've read on here that it is best to put your chemicals into the deep end of the pool because that's where the returns are located. When adding large amounts of liquid chlorine could this bleach or discolor my plaster? If so, is there a better method? Or I don't have anything to worry about...

I am new to the board and I am really enjoying the great information provided on these forums. My wife and I are considering Diamond Brite Steel Blue but I am unable to find any photos on the internet and my PB has never done one. If anyone can provide me with pictures of their pool with...