Recent content by FredK

Hello, I bought a home three years ago that came with a pool. First, thanks for all the good advise. I am a big BBB advocate. Our pool has a diving board. I have no idea how old it is, but the house was built in 1984 and it is possible it is original. Besides being a little faded, it looks to...

You are correct, I just got through brushing and it didn't make a bit of difference.

Hello Folks, I was able to take a picture of the liner to post. I did the Vit C test and also the Puck test. Neither seemd to budge the dingy areas on the liner. These areas seem to be concentrated only on the bottom of the pool, not the sides. After having the pool at 20+ ppm chlorine for...

Thanks for the quick posts. I think I have a game plan. Tonight start my areation (...redneck waterfall, :-) to lower my TA. (which needs to be done anyway) and test the stain with the Vitamin C or Puck. Once that test is done, then proceed to treat with either Jack's stuff or longer shocking...

Thanks for the tips. I will start the aration. The only way I have at the moment is to turn my return jets upward. I will look into other options, perhaps a fountain of some sort. I do want to try the metal remover. Can you give me a brand recommendation? Thanks Fred

Hello! Fred here.... Quick history. I am a new pool owner of about 3 weeks. I am grateful to find this site and have been reading posts religiously. I am following the BBB method and feel it is going well. The pool I have sat for a year with no upkeep. It was a green mess. We have, however...