Recent content by legendss28

Okay thanks. I am thinking my FC has probably been higher than the readings I've been getting as I have usually stopped once I see clear, but then it almost always goes to pink again right away. I will make the drops slower so it has time to register more accurately, just takes longer when you...

I think I am getting close here. The FC level is holding much better at night and throughout the day. One concern regarding my testing procedures. When doing FC test, after a lot of drops the pink turns clear but then quickly returns back to pink. Is that when the test is done, or do I need to...

Thanks for the reply and encouragement. I am hesitant to replace water because my filter is not plumbed to a cleanout pipe, so I backwash basically onto my front lawn. I am worried that with chlorine levels this high that I would destroy my lawn if I pumped that heavily chlorinated water onto...

Here are some pictures of some of the bad stuff in the pool I was able to find and pull out. It basically looks and feels like wet boogers. Also a picture or two of the pool for reference, the water is nice and clear, although the rainy day isn't letting it sparkle too much. BTW, water temp is...

Update. I have scrubbed all that I can reach with the long brush and a handheld brush, however without getting in the pool (Water temp is around 70 and chlorine level obviously high) I'm fairly sure there are spots that I am missing. The main drain and the light housing I believe are the two...

The photo is of the inside of the skimmer, where I noticed the most buildup of whatever algae/mold it is. Is it possible that this is white water mold? I did notice a lot of slimy looking white stuff in the skimmer baskets, something I'd never seen before. I will try to get more pics to further...

Hi All, I got off to what I thought was a great start opening my pool, crystal clear within a day and all seemed well. Water temp was about 60 degree's when opening, and SLAM was quick and easy. My CYA level was low however when opening, approx. 15-20. I added stabilizer to bring it up to what I...

That price is just for the bricks themselves. I believe they are 4 inches wide, however the real measurement is 3 5/8 from all of the brick suppliers, so I am guessing this is fairly standard. Is this price considerably high? I am getting the feeling this kind of coping isnt as common now a...

Thank you all. There is an expansion joint present already, so I don't believe I would have to cut up against the decking at all and would probably be able to just keep the existing expansion joint? I have not tried pulling or knocking on any of them as I don't want to pop them until ready for...

Thank you for the replies. Could you please explain in a little more detail what you mean by saw cutting on the concrete side? I planned to use a floating insulation board or something similar to try to keep debris out of the pool, which I think would work pretty decently if held/taped firmly...

Any advice? Thanks all

Thank you for the reply! I figured with so many older pools out there this would be a more common question with an easy answer, but possibly not. I searched on here and google and didn't turn up too much helpful info that I could find. Thanks again all in advance!

Hi All, I recently bought a home with a concrete pool with 9 inch red brick bullnose coping. It has always bothered me that the coping is slightly deteriorating on many of the bricks, chipping and breaking away at the "bullnose" part. I am looking to replace them so as to improve the aesthetics...

I would like to do a bigger water swap, but I am a bit concerned about all of the rain we have had as well and don't want to risk floating the pool. I don't mind in the mean time of having a higher CYA level to use more chlorine to keep levels correct, and will continue to adjust lower as the...

Thank you Danin. I would appreciate the link for reference, but for right now each time I drain I am only draining until the skimmer level, as I don't have a submersible pump and am unsure of any other way to drain lower than this anyways. I figure it will just take a few more rounds to get my...