Recent content by Jfoeller0103

Just to update... Once I got all the parts from Watsons and dug into the pump. The assembly that holds all of the "fingers" or "laterals" inside the pump actually broke in half. allowing all the sand to basically be sucked up the 2" PVC and dumped into my pool. I've replaced the assembly and...

I have found the answer to this!! FISHING LINE!! Put 3 or 4 pieces of fishing line across the pool at different directions... It throws off the ducks "radar" if you will, to land! I had 2 sets of ducks that were coming to my pool everymorning! Started tossing a few lines over the pool when im...

Thank you! I was just on the phone with Watsons and I am picking these items up tomorrow at 10am to hopefully fix my issue: Pump and basket unit (with all new gaskets) New multiport pressure indicator (mine is full of water and shows max pressure no matter pump on or not) Whole new lateral unit...

Okay, this site helped me tremendously last year and I want to thank you for that... And ask for more help! I bought my pool late in the season last year, we swam in it 10ish times and the TFP method had it sparkling and crystal clear! I never properly closed it down and I think I messed up big...

well water looks great.... maybe a green tint to it? IDK hard to tell with the green/blue liner. And for the chlorine, I am not going with my chlorine cartridges, instead I want to follow the BBB method. In that case "chlorine" is really "bleach" right?

Well the numbers are in..... I know I know "Go to pool school and use the pool calculator" Well I did and I just dont know if I tackle all problems at the same time or 1 at a time? Any advice would be great! BTW this is a brand new AGP that I put all of the starter conditioner I had in it 2...

Well the numbers are in..... I know I know "Go to pool school and use the pool calculator" Well I did and I just dont know if I tackle all problems at the same time or 1 at a time? Any advice would be great! BTW this is a brand new AGP that I put all of the starter conditioner I had in it 2...

Sorry I must've skipped over the first post Richard! I am going to use the pool calculator and see how much CYA needs to be added and will put it in a sock and hang in front of the hoses... Ill post my first readings later on in the week!

Alright... Aqua smart cartridge will be removed, and conditioner will be added as soon as pool level is high enough to turn pump on. then test kit will be in and we will go from there! Thanks for all the help! Richard, i looked through pool school and could find nothing on MPS? So what is the...

Alright, well the pool is filling and should be full by tomorrow night they said. It came with some generic test strips in a tube, here is what the water from the hose is at. PH 8.2 Free chlorine 0 total alkalinity 140 cyanauric acid 0 As far as the bags that came with the starter kit, they...

Well, the pool is up and water level is rising! Only problem is I have probably 1 yd of sand left in my driveway. I have to get a trailer to get rid of all the fill dirt, but are their any ideas as to what I could use the fine masonry sand for? I hate to just take it to the dump with the rest of...

Thanks all for the feedback! I am very lucky to have stumbled upon this site, VERY helpful! The only thing im still unclear of is the chlorination. I dont think i fully understand the BBB system. My pool came with an aqua smart filtration system, which is for the chlorine correct? now do i still...

And can I add the start-up items without the pump running?

Also, where is the best place to order this test kit? And I only need 1 that will complete all necessary tests correct?

How long will it take to get a test kit in from these sites? Can i wait to test until one comes in or do I need to go to local pool store to get one immediately? Could the pool be swimmable by wednesday? The chemicals provided are : 4 1lb bags Conditioner 1 lb bag Ph minus 1 lb bag Ph plus 1 lb...