Recent content by jalexa101

Here's a pic from today! Got 1 leaf to take out there, LOL

Woot woot - Then I'm swimming this weekend!! TY all for the help and input. I've learned more about chemistry for the pool in 2-3 weeks than I have in my lifetime. (Obviously I hadn't taken it in HS or college, LOL) I will hope to stick around to provide my experience and also to eventually...

Bill, I know we have completely different setups and I'm as new as they come to this but my journey has taken about the same amount of time - I've had my pump running 2.5 weeks straight now I imagine (cant wait for this electric bill!) I can say though this past Sat I was adding bleach every...

Just following up - Still need to get pics but I have nice blue water. I can see the bottom where I need to do some light brushing to break up some minor algae that has settled. My question - if all the visible algae is gone yet I haven't passed the 3 criteria yet, can the pool be used or are...

So, started my slam on Sat - I needed to add every 2.5 hours or so on Sat and the frequency has slowed yesterday and today. I brushed and vacuumed all day on Sat. I can see to the bottom which is a sight to see. I will recheck and hopefully have this thing up and rocking for this upcoming...

Sounds like its either now or never! Here we go!

Ok- so past few days been trying to get my PH and CYA in check, here's where we're at on this Sat morning. FC-8 TA-90 CYA-~20, cloudy but I can still see dot, I added a tad more conditioner CC-5 PH-7.2-7.5 CH-150 Very much improved. I've been removing leaves and vacuuming. One one point...

Do you suggest following bottle instructions or Pool calculator instructions? My 24' pool, I am using 15200 gallons in my calculations - Ty for your help. Slowly but surely.

Since I have these chemicals left over - 'PH Decreaser' - sodium bisulfate is apparently dry acid - Can/should I use that since I have it? I'm willing to do either. Also the CYA, where am I getting that? I have some 'Conditioner' from the old owners as well. - LOL, It appears they left...

So the testing is done. I did it slowly, carefully, and feel confident I didn't screw anything up: PH - 8.2 CYA - 0 Calcium -125 FC - 1.5 TA - 90 CC - 1.5 I'm assuming the first step is to drop the Ph? Muriatic Acid? Trip to home depot? LOL FYI - I have chemicals from old owners - I have...

So, I read the kit instructions. It says, any questions, come here, LOL - Love it. Today, this afternoon, we're supposed have a thunderstorm watch so most likely I'll get to testing tomorrow after work. Dumb question: am I just following the instructions on the card and then report back...

Wife just texted that the kit is in! Unfortunately, I'm here at work, won't be able to check values until ~7:30-8pm EST, and that's not reading instructions. I may have to wait until tomorrow. I also bought HD HDX bleach at 8.25% and have 14 total jugs of Walmart 6% and HDX 8.25 - Ocean...

You're one week ahead of me if not longer. I have the same sentiment. I'm already telling myself I'd be happy to get 6 weeks of pooltime up here in New England. In at the very least, the experience for next year will be more accurate and transparent. I figure the investment and screw ups...

It is 6%, Walmart brand. 16 jugs won't be enough or the 6 I have on hand? I figured 6 would not be enough, agreed. 16, wasn't sure. I also agree I could have some type of mineral issue or variable to deal with since I used well water. I considered buying the water but then started to...