Recent content by Ferd

Ok got it, Thanks everybody. I’ll see what I can do with the filter.

Hi - sorry it took so long, got swamped at work. Thanks! I looked at the video and read a bit around. I thought dead algae carcasses might just dissolve with the clorine; is that wrong? Below you'll find a picture of the top of my filter (no, the pump was not running). The pool inspector...

perfect, thanks.

Thank you! So, I'm going to use a floater. Good catch. Beyond that, any suggestions as to whether I would run it during the day vs. during the night?

Hi all, hope you guys had a great weekend! So, here's the tests results with CSI included: - FC 7.6 - pH 7.3 (I just added soda ash) - TA 80 - CH 220 - CYA 45 - TEMP 31C - CSI -0.41 Does this tell you anything about whether these clouds could be a sign of some damage in progress?

Hi, I am trying to optimize the pump running time. Some background: the previous owner used to run the pump 24/7; there is only one working skimmer (the other was filled following a leak). Here's the question. Pool school says "It is important to remember that as the water temperature...

Hard indeed. The owner said it wasn’t painted. Now, while I wait for CSI, really the only concern is whether it could be anything that indicates a problem. If you guys can’t think of anything, that’s probably good enough.

Ok, pool thermometer on the way, will know CSI on Sunday or Monday. I'll read in the meantime a little more about it. A picture is below. Sorry it shows up gigantic - the forum system said not to shrink it or it might upload it incorrectly (tips welcome!) Also, here's a short video of the...

@needsajet: Before I vacuum, the pressure is around 20-21. After I vacuum in the morning, if I wait until the evening the pressure might get to 27-28. I backwash once per week after I vacuum. One (related?) thing I need to report is that the pool has only one working skimmer - the other one...

Hi all, I run the test, and lost 0.2ppm (at most) from 7.30pm to 6.30am. That seems fine to me. James, nice to meet you here at tfp. When I rub my hand I notice very small clouds, let's say half an inch wide. I have to rub hard to get them; but I see no residue on my hand.

Hi Richard, yes, I'll run the test tonight. I do vacuum every week. I can't say if the small clouds have been getting smaller, but that's another thing to track maybe.

Ah no sorry - of course I may loose little because I have the thrichlor tablets in the skimmer. Is it the same for the zero CC?

Nice to meet you too! hanks. I’ll do that tonight. I retested CH at 260, I must have done something wrong. Previous owner’s explanation of the white dust was indeed that it’s a residue of the powder shock he used to put. But I haven’t put it in for a month now. In the meantime, a couple of...