Recent content by dougbenmne

Thank you. I am working on this now. ONce we can stay at shock level, how long so I need to do that?

My pool is round if that makes any difference. According to the pool calculator it has 13500 gallons. Ok. I feel like I am starting over. I was out of town several days and my dad and dh supposedly kept up the pool. Then I hear how it turned light green after a day full of kids and some...

We have replaced so much water in this pool already that I really don't want to replace more at this point if I can avoid it. Easily since the algae bloom I know we have replace at least half of it at least once. I have no doubt that the cya is so high because I used the packaged HTH chemicals...

I will test CYA again today after dd's dr appt. It is possible I was reading the black dot test wrong because I have only added bleach. Thank you for telling me how to redo it. That helps reduce test taking anxiety LOL. I just keep feeling like I am missing something, something important...

See, this is where I am needing more help. I am trying to read and apply what is in the pool school and that calculator, but honestly, I am not sure I am on the right path or using the information correctly. I am using a good test kit now but, well, am starting to feel like I am trying to play...

Our pool is the same way - the liner is very wrinkled and baseball sized dimples on the bottom. I let the vacuum get what it can first then I make sure the filter is running while the kids are in it. I put on a skimmer sock as others recommended while the kids are in and it is catching an...

Ok, I have not touched my pool since Tuesday as an unexpected family matter took me out of town. This morning's test results are as follows: Cl 2-3 Br 4-6 pH 7.5 FC 2 CC 0 TC 2 TA 170 CH 160 CYA 100 temp 85 What do I need to focus on at this point? What do my goals need to be? Pool is...

I have never done the overnight test. From the original to the post with test results yesterday there was a significant amount of pool water replaced as I was cleansing out the last of the algae and yuck.

I have a Kontiki 2 that the previous owner left behind. I have no idea how old it is. The short hose pieces are breaking where I am supposed to connect them making a closed connection fairly impossible. If I can find a hose that is the same diameter, would it be ok to use one continuous...

I just finished adding in the bleach. How soon do I test again? How soon can the kids swim again?

Thank you. I have the bleach on hand now. Is there a proper way to add it? Should I add it now or in the morning? Run the pump or not?

Ok, if I am using the pool calculator correctly I need to do the following: 1. Increase FC to 8 by adding 112 oz 6% bleach 2. decrease pH by adding muriatic acid Do I need to address the other numbers as well or will they self correct as I work on this?

The water is actually pretty clear. You can easily see all the way to the bottom. I vacuumed lots over the past few days and ran the pump, backwashing and all that lots as well. I also added a skimmer sock that I have been cleaning out every couple of hours. It seems that the only thing...

Finally have those numbers for you! test kit has arrived Cl 1 Br 2 FC 4 CC 0 TC 4 pH 7.5 TA 180 CH 140 CYA 80 So, now tell me what to do please. Remember, I am new to pool ownership this year and this one came with the house. Thanks!

You should also speak to your insurance agent about the fencing. We had to have a 6ft fence with locking gates around ours to satisfy insurance. They didn't care if the fence was on the pool or around the pool, it just had to be there.