Recent content by jmshap

Yes, pool store. I just ordered the TF-100. I will test his and mine back to back when it comes if he doesn't mind. We decided to just maintain the chlorine with the bleach through the week to get us through next weekend and then we are going to drain 50% of the water and convert to salt...

and my pool came with a Nature2 Express. His did not. Sorry, I forgot to mention that one.

I just asked him and it was 60. We do mostly the same things. I think he shocks his pool on a regular basis, which I have never done and uses "blue water" crystals on a regular basis as well. I have no idea what those do. The only different is my pool in in partial shade some of the day and his...

Oh, the pool looks perfect, by the way. And thanks so much for all the advice.

Let me ask you this. How come my neighbor, who has the identical pool as I do and has had it for longer, and uses pucks, has never had this problem?

According to the 2x w/tap water test it is closer to 160. But, I have the Walmart (HTH) test kit. I know I need to get a better kit. I really want to be able to swim for Memorial Day weekend. Should I assume the 160 is close or should I get the better kit before I decide how much water to drain...

I am new to the forum. What brought me here was a recommendation of a friend when I told him that I have been using chlorine tabs and my CYA is really high. I am trying to avoid draining my pool. The CYA is testing around 110 and my local pool store told me that it was OK. My chlorine tested at...

I have been in touch with the manufacturer and am waiting to hear back. I am just not sure who would even honor the warranty. It is an Artesian pool and as far as I understand they were bought out by Wilbar. I sent Wilbar a message. I hope to hear back eventually. Thanks for the input.

Hello. I have been having issues with CYA being too high and thinking I am finally fed up with chlorine tabs. I am seriously considering converting to salt water and just got off the phone with the company I puchased my pool from to see what they carry. They told me that many above ground...