Recent content by GSD_fanatic

I'm one of those that close a week or 2 after Labor Day. My thoughts have always been why continue to keep it open and deal with the expense of it all if no one is using it. Closing when I do also gives me a jump on everything in preparation for the upcoming winter. In almost 20 years of having...

Apologies to mknauss for posting a bit off topic with my reply to JamesW

Please excuse the delay, I wasn't aware that you posted a reply. I'll have to see if email notification is an option here. Since the new liner was installed, I make sure the PH is at least 7.8 and the TA about 80 when closing. TA always remains around 80, so never had the need to adjust it. PH...

New liner is ordered. Since the liner pattern I currently have is no longer made, I was allowed to pick a new pattern. The one we chose was 27ml floor and 20ml wall. No way do I want 20ml...bet its like saran wrap after a full day on sunlight.:p To get both floor and wall 27ml for that...

Looking forward to this discussion for sure! I'm going to try and attend the zoom, but most likely end up watching the recorded session instead. While I've been closing my pool myself since day one-almost 20 years ago, I'm very much interested in seeing if there is something I've overlooked. One...

Really? My thoughts were to use a valve and only open it when needed. If the pipe is pitched correctly, it would drain completely and not freeze. Unless there's a major storm coming through, I rarely have to drain during the summer...only winter. Now that I think about it more, what you say...

I was not aware you could get one with out the border. For sure I would absolutely go borderless!! Thanks so much for the suggestion(y)(y)(y) Since I get a choice of patterns, I'll inquire about it. Thanks again for that excellent suggestion:cheers:...you must have esp and read my mind:p

I drain down to about 18" as well, as that's the max that the manufacturer for the cover states. But depending on the winter precip, I may have to drain it down several times. This past winter I had to do it 3 times. But I don't really measure after the first time for winter prep. I just go by...

Cool...you're hired;) Unless we have one of those La Niña winters here, I'll pass on brushing the pool when it's cold out. Bad enough I have to drain it down a few times to prevent overflowing. :p

True, but unless I remove the whole cover, it would only get mixed in that corner or corners...would it not?

Update for those who were following: I was tempted to post a couple times about what the manufacturer was offering, but didn't want to jinx myself. Initially they offered to pro rate the liner with a cost to me of almost $1K. My reaction was WHAT??? I don't know the actual cost for certain, but...

Thanks for the reply even though I'm a bit late in seeing it. I can do the same with my cover, but my concern would be the chlorine would be concentrated in that corner and not mixed with the rest of the pool water. Since I'm in CT, I close my pool up and remover all the equipment for winter. So...

I think I answered my own question and like the inset image better now. It seems different forums use different functions for posting pics. Learn something new everyday

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