Recent content by Dsw422

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    Can't get my pool to clear completely

    Ok, so I've now been slamming my pool for more than 6 days. Water is still cloudy. Fc is at 16 or more cc is between .5 and 1. Cya at 40. Cleaning filter every couple hours and also installed a hayward skimmer. What is going on?
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    Can't get my pool to clear completely

    Oh ok. I had cya level of 30 a few days ago. I upped my cya to 40 according to the booklet that came with my taylor test kit. I'll up my FC to 16. Hopefully that helps.
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    Can't get my pool to clear completely

    I have been maintaining fc of 12 Ppm. The fc amount I posted was what the FC level was before I added more chlorine. I have gone thru a ton of bleach during this process. I was considering using flock to clear the small particles. I'm ready for this slam process to be done.
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    Can't get my pool to clear completely

    Hey guys. I've been getting my pool chemistry right for the past 2 weeks. Started with a swamp and now I have it like 95% clear. There is a particulate floating that I can't get to sink to the floor. I have been in the slam process for 3 days now. What can I do? Here are my levels. Fc: 10.5...
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    Which skimmer to get?

    Hey guys. Gonna buy one of these skimmers. Trying to be as cheap as possible. Lol. Which one should I get? Splash Pools Thru-the-Wall Skimmer, Wide-Mouth, Light gray https://www.amazon.com/dp/B000G01TMW/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_XSanBbF0Q1MGV HydroTools by Swimline Standard ABS Thru-Wall Pool...
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    Gfci plug replacement

    Thanks for the replies. ZROCK, I did what u suggested since I do have gfci outlets. Have had no problem since. Thanks
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    Gfci plug replacement

    It's similar to those. It says on the housing its rainproof 10amp gfci
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    Gfci plug replacement

    Hey guys. My gfci plug for my pump isn't working. Where can I order a direct replacement for it?
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    Skimmers question

    Hey guys, Quick question, I'm gonna be ordering a Hayward skimmer for my pool soon. I want this to go off without a hitch. Lol. So I was thinking of adding a layer of 2 of vinyl to the outside where the skimmer will go to strengthen the location. Where can I order a 2'x2' piece of pool vinyl? I...
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    Clean pool for the season

    Yes. Hundreds of them. If I could upload pics I'd share. Kinda feel bad kicking them out. Haha
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    Clean pool for the season

    So I went to put bleach in for the night. I told yall I had thousands of tadpoles. Well, now their not so much tadpoles. Haha. Literally everywhere.
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    Clean pool for the season

    Thanks guys. I have the taylor 2600 kit ordered and should be here by Thursday. In the meantime, according to pool math I'll put a gallon of bleach in everyday till the kit gets here.
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    Clean pool for the season

    Hey everyone. So I'm getting a really late start this year to start my pool. I have a 20'x4' intex pool. Left it up over winter. Still using the crappy filter pump that came with it. With that said. The pool is nasty green with thousands of tadpoles. What should I do to get it clean? I...
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    Getting ready to upgrade

    Hey everyone. I'm getting ready to upgrade some stuff for my pool. I want to upgrade my pump/filter and add a skimmer. Question is though what pump/ filter should I get. Looking to spend no more thank 250 for pump/filter. What would yall recommend?
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    Need help with what chemicals I need

    did the Clorox test and found my numbers.. Total hardness- 110 Total chlorine-10 Free chlorine- 5 Ph-6.2 TA- 120 Stabilizer-0 With this info, I added 40 oz of stabilizer, and the rest of the borax I had (95% of a big box).. still nees to get more borax according to pool math.. Question, is...