Recent content by joem1cha3l

Opened our pool and it has been green since we opened it a week and a half ago. 15 gallons of chlorine, 6 bags of shock and 24/7 pump running along with backwashing twice a day and its a lighter shade of green. I've run the dolphin Half a dozen times to get the deteriorated leafs that were at...

Just want it to look halfway presentable for company on Friday evening. We are done swimming for the year. Is 4 packets of shock crazy? 16x32 in ground. yes I have a real test kit (from this site) but I know just from experience that I need to SLAM it

For a ultra fine mesh cover. Its a 16' x 32' in ground without any steps. They said they would take my old cover and use it as a template. We have a TON of leaves and they sat on the old cover and broke down all year long to the point where the pool took 2.5 weeks to clean and clear up when we...

I guess its just that. My pool feels perfect to swim in and its crystal clear. I bought this TF-100 test kit and im trying to dial it in perfect haha. If I didn't test, I'd think my pool were perfect. I was at 7.5 PH before I added acid to drop the PH.

TC 6.5 Alk - 150 P.H. - 7.1 CYA - 45 Calcium Hardness - 350 Vinyl liner

Liquid Chlorine only. How do I aerate? Probably a stupid question...sorry. Do I point my return jet up so it catches air on on return?

I use the TF-100 test kit. My TC was off, as was my Alkalinity. It told me to lower PH to 7.0-7.2 before treating Alk. I got my PH down to 7.1/7.2 using muriatic acid and now im ready to treat the Alk but I cant get the calculator to tell me what to do next? I have Borax ready. I think thats...

This is the product I’m using. 2.5 gallon

It seems like this forum is all about monitoring and adjusting based on testing. Does anyone use the in-line chlorine basket in the return line? I have one but haven't used it before. Something to consider? And if so, what kind of chlorine should I be using?

water is currently crystal clear. Just looking to maintain clarity at thIs point

Just tested pool and tap again. It appears my TA is closer to 170. My tap TA is 160

Ok. I realized that the "10" reading was from the quick chlorine and PH test. The then led me to test further and get those results. Here are this mornings results PH - 7.5 FC - 11 CC - 0 TC - 11 TA - 170 CYA - 40 What should I do to get that TA level down? I assume the FC will drop with more...

Not sure where I got that chlorine number from haha. Please disregard that top line. What do you see/suggest on the other numbers?

Just received my kit and did my first test. This is my first year owning a pool. Any advice would be great. Over the last week I got it from swamp green to being able to see the bottom of the deep end with ease. I know my chlorine is high right now but thats about all I know haha Chlorine - 10...