Recent content by doublejae34

I'm so glad to see this thread again I could kiss ya'll. :) I was a member a few years ago and this forum saved my life, not to mention thousands of dollars. Due to unfortunate circumstances, I had to close green last fall. Took the cover off 2 weeks ago (to see a lovely green swamp) and was...

Thanks, John- The two ports on the bottom of the skimmer: One is open (suction) and the other is tightly closed with some sort of black cap that won't budge. I've never vaccuumed with a suction plate before, but I found one in my poolhouse, I plan on using it. Unfortunately, I woke up this...

Hi Kathy, thanks for responding...... Much of the "Crud" on the bottom (pardon the expression) appears to be dead algae (grey-brown in color, no solid debris) and quickly clouds up and dissipates into the water when stirred up/brushed/moved, thus creating a murky MESS. I'd thought of that...

Update: I have been perusing this site and first & foremost I apologize for submitting MANY questions in a pump-related post. Per your site etiquette, I am continuing to address the pump issue (which has now been mostly resolved with my pool company coming out and "unclogging" the impeller...

Hi- I have an inground pool with a sand filter. I have a pretty good knowledge base about chemicals and the like, but when it comes to the pump issues other than backwashing/rinsing and filter, I'm a bit of an idiot. I just bought this house 2 years ago, and closed green last year. Opened up...