Recent content by jaredj

Hi, I have a couple questions that I am hoping someone can help me with. 1) I have been Slamming for the past week but now have more green spots on the floor than I had a week ago. The water is still crystal clear, just with green patches on the floor that don’t go away even when I brush...

I have a question about when to backwash after adding DE. My filter runs around 7 psi immediately after backwashing. So normally I would backwash again when it reaches around 9. So if my psi is 8 after adding DE do I still backwash at 9 psi or do i wait until 10 (25% over the "clean" pressure...

Thanks for the suggestions and advice. Herman, I have been using the PoolMath app and adding chlorine daily to get to the number that the app suggests. But when I look at the FC/CYA Chart it looks like the PoolMath amount is in the middle, so I am going to try going for the higher end amount...

Hi, My wife and daughter went swimming in the ocean today and accidentally used their goggles that they usually use in our pool. What is the best way to clean them so that they can be used in the pool again? I have a UV-C sanitizing device called the Phonesoap which says it kills 99.99% of...

Great, thanks!

Yes. I put it in a sock and placed it in the simmer on the side of the pool. I massaged it every so often and it all dissolved over the course of 24 hrs or so. Jared

Hi, I added stabilizer the evening of the 18th to get my CYA up to a good level. I’ve noticed today that my filter pressure is up to 12psi from around 5-6 where it was when I setup the filter last weekend. I know that the instructions say to wait a week before backwashing after adding...

Thanks for this suggestion. I did a 50/50 bleach solution, swished it around in all sections of the house and the gunk got all washed away!

Hi, I just setup my pool for the year. Installed a new sand filter (such a big improvement over the filter system that came with the pool) and got the water balanced (FC-7, pH-7.5, TA-80, CYA-50). I pulled out my intex deluxe vacuum that I used last year and found some gunk/algae in the hose...

Thanks for the advice! I just ordered the SandPro 50D Above Ground Pool Pump and Sand Filter Kit. I think I will hold off for the SWCG until next year. Hopefully the supply of those will be better after this summer.

Thanks for the info! Yes, the pool has a skimmer. I saw the circular plate that I can buy to put where the pump will be removed. Now to decide how big of a sand filter to get and if my budget will allow for a swg this year or not!

HI, I have an 18' x 48" Summer Waves Elite Metal Frame Pool that I purchased last year. I am looking to spend a little money on equipment upgrades before setting it up this year. What advice might anyone have about what would be the best upgrade for the money? I am thinking about a sand...