Recent content by jsnobles

No, I don’t.

I have two returns. The one you can see in the picture just to the right of the Polaris in the original post picture ( I have to use the smallest eyeball fitting on this return to keep the pressure up to where the Polaris moves correctly in the pool), and the "main" one that the Polaris...

Hey guys, Quick question. I have a Polaris 360 for my pool cleaner. Would it be OK to just disconnect the hose from the pressure side wall fitting, and install the usual jet that I use when the cleaner is not being used, but leaving the cleaner in the pool with the hose just floating in the...

Just an FYI update on my pool situation: CYA: ~35 FC: 6 pH: 7.4 TA - 100 CC - 0.2 CH - Not calculated Pool water quality/condition is improving tremendously. It has gone from a "swamp", to an aqua color now. Still filtering 24/7, and have cleaned all debris out. Tomorrow I expect to see the...

Ok, Thx. No I haven't brushed the sides, but I have cleaned out as much debris (pecan tree leaves) as I could get out. Should I brush the sides and bottom? Also, my eyeball fitting broke on the shallow end return jet (have a new set ordered that should be here tomorrow), and I use a Polaris...

Hey guys, I opened up my pool last Friday. I am using the Taylor K-2006 test kit. The CYA levels were not measureable, so I partially drained it three times, and it is now reading about 40-45. I started implementing the SLAM process on Monday, but the pool is still green, but I have noticed...

Just wanted to give a quick update that my pool is cleared up, chemicals are balanced, and it looks great. Thank you to everyone that helped me with my issues. It is very much appreciated. Take care everyone!!

Got home a little while ago, and just tested the water: FC: 3 CC: 0.5 CYA: Around 30, definitely not higher I ran the filter on recirculate while we were gone, because the chance of the filter clogging up. I have changed it back over to filter now, and I still have two days to "babysit" it...

Gotcha. I added the bleach. I put three pucks in my automatic chlorinator, and they usually last about a week of 10 hours a day of normal filtering. With it running 24/7 until we get back on Monday, do you think those three will be enough?

So, you are saying use the pucks exclusively for now, and not pour any liquid chlorine into it at this point? Sorry for my ignorance at this point, I just don't want to come back to a swamp on Monday. Also, I have the pump/filter set to manual so that it runs all the time while we are gone.

So, if I understand this correctly, 60 ounces of Walmart store brand 7.86% Available Chlorine should raise my chlorine level to an acceptable level? Also, should I put a 3" puck or two in the pool to slightly raise the CYA level while we are gone until Monday? We have storms headed this way in...

Ok, thx. I didn't realize that. I have been using the 25ml measurement, as I just "assumed" it may be more accurate, as it is testing more water.

Ok guys, here are my current numbers after doing partial drains and refills 4 times. CYA - Not even registering/well below 30 (I can still see the black dot with the vial filled all the way to the top) FC - 1.6ppm CC - 0.6ppm Pool is a cloudy blue color as of now. I can see the shallow end to...