Recent content by dubele

Hmmmm.........why did I not think of that? Thanks! I test my salt levels and should have thought of this.......I will say my Taylor salt kit results way different than the pool store.

LOL.....agreed. I only test when I go to buy muriatic acid to get a sense. I test and solve all my water level needs from here :)

Thank you. What do you mean by thoroughly clean the filter? Does that entail taking it apart and washing the fins?

Hello. I noticed my local pool store is now testing for Phosphates. I have never had a test for those. My level came back at 3,762. Is this something that needs to be addressed? I suppose the concern is algae growth, but I have never had algae and stay on top of my chlorine.

Thank you!

Hello. Upon opening my pool, I have some tiles that have fallen off below the water line. Thought I’d ask for some advise on how to reinstall the tiles. Thank you

I have a mineral cartridge that fits in my SWG unit. I don’t replace it because it’s expensive and I think I remember folks here don’t think they are necessary. I saw a video where a guy put copper plumbing fittings in his skimmer. Copper and silver are what are in my mineral cartridge. So...

No. I think it is what you mention. I used to brush my pool once a week and I haven’t been doing it…….these have showed up around the same time. Think I’ll take pumice and carefully remove them…..then go back to brushing and see what happens

Yes, that’s what’s showing above the water. Not the greatest picture, but I’m referring to the “things” on the wall BELOW the water line

Hi, I’ve been developing “tear drops” of something running down my walls below the water line and very white spots on the floor. Any idea what these are? Thanks, Doug

Thank you both. Does anyone have experience with a mixer solution of Muriatic acid to water?? I soaked my swg cell last week in a 10:1 ratio and afterwards I poured down the wall. It melted the scale away. My question is if it is safe……I know it works, but is it safe on the grout?

Hi, I get calcium scale around the pool and especially below my sheer descents. Using a pumice stone for removal is time consuming and doesn’t usually get it all. Plus, getting in and out of the grout lines is really difficult and removes grout. Is a mix of muriatic acid and water safe to...

What’s the best accurate test to get for testing salt levels?