Recent content by J_L_D

Since the saltwater conversion everything has been automatic and on cruise control. No problems of any kind. Back in the Spring I noticed the pump was having a little trouble priming, so I changed the O-rings on the shaft in 3-way diverter valve, cover gasket on diverter valve, o-rings for...

Good points, all. And I hear ya, duraleigh, on liquid being a more reliable and measurable method. That is the 'gold standard' method. And it's true that I don't really know what my organic load is/was. Dirt, pollen, mustard or some mix, who knows. But I'm glad I took the FC up to where I...

Update for anyone interested...mustard, silt, sand, and Spring pollen are tough to diagnose. In my case it's been plus new system, lots of windy weather, much pollen, and some drainage improvements in the yard and dirt. Pool is MUCH better tonight. Just a few spots of brown in the...

Just had new liner, and converted to SWG. Everything seemed good, but I keep finding brownish deposits and dust on liner. Same as last year, and hoped new water would have cured it. At first thought broken lateral and was sand, but now think that it is mustard. Have read scores of blog...

Thanks. Yes, that confirms what I thought. I read all the Pool School a few years ago when I got started, but some stuff probably seeped out :) . I sort of figured I would be adding some acid throughout the year, but maybe less than when I was using Bleach. Our season is long here, and I...

So you don't have to add acid or other chemicals all season...that sounds fantastic. What adjustments do you do at the beginning of the season to achieve proper TA and PH... I would like to try to get it down... I have a PVC Spray Fountain I made that I can hook up and divert all the water from...

Right, I didn't really state that correctly. Aerating raises the PH, effecting a need to add acid and thereby lowering TA. Hopefully the 100-120 TA is not too far off as to cause problems but I'll try to get it down some. My understanding is that the SWG will cause the PH to creep up...

Yeah, I was wondering about the pool surface as you mention. The MSDS I read on CYA indicates about 3.5-4 ph, and it doesn't seem like a good idea for that to rest on the vinyl, although those are the instructions on the bottle (pour in deep end). I will dump the other sock into the skimmer...

I had pulled a sample yesterday morning and I took it to the pool store after work yesterday. Here are the results (NOTE: It wasn't enough water for proper salt test, but she used the strips and said it would be close) TA: 128 (I had 100 - do the reagents lose accuracy over time or is that...

I knew it was going to smoothly :) ...but hopefully it's still ok. I see what you mean about the acid, and when I play with the pool calculator, it only needed 59 ounces for a reading of 7.2 (I read the PH at around 8.2 that morning, before he added the Chlorine, so hopefully that part was...

I was wondering about the CH. The test I think I used 20 drops then added 5 of another, and it turns red if Calcium is present...or something like that. I looked back at my old water test and I had written down 30, but new water indicates no calcium. I wonder if I need to add something? I...

Had a rip in my liner and decided when I replaced it, I would start back with SWG system. Had been using bleach for last 3 seasons, but last one didn't go as well as first two, which went great. Anyway, bought a CompuPool CPSC48, a 240v timer, cut-out the tab chlorinator, installed the new...

Hi, Last week, the pool was drained, prepped, and new liner installed. Vacuum fan ran for 24 hours while filling the pool. All good. Then massive rains came and this morning there is water under the liner. It's not what I would call major, but clearly evident at floor and wall intersections...

Replacing the ripped vinyl liner, and one choice was GLI, but a different shop quoted on Plastimayd. I can only find scant information here or elsewhere on Plastimayd. Does anyone have any experience or opinion with this brand? Where does it source the vinyl from, etc... It appears the...

I hear you...if you mean replacing the brick coping and concrete...no thanks. Might try test spot with the filler, knowing I could get it back out if not pleased...otherwise I think the new liner will freshen things up nicely. I think the all print / no border would look good with the...