Recent content by mangotree

Thanks, I feel better already. I go about a buck-eighty but watching my (cough) larger father-in-law get in and out yesterday got me wondering. Any recommendations on a sturdier in-pool ladder, or do you need to upgrade to steps to get that solid feel?

Cornelius 21-ft

Steel walls…

This is our first year with deck access to our AGP, so we needed a new ladder. We tried a couple in-pool ladders, but I returned them because they were far less sturdy than what we expected. So currently I've modified the A-frame ladder that we already owned (Main Access Smart Choice), and...

You know it's good advice when everyone's saying the same thing. I started a spreadsheet when I started slamming, so I'll just keep recording data until I learn the patterns of my pool. Thanks for the help.

One more question. My FC has slowly come down to 10. What's the best way to keep it in range without having to do the FAS-DPD every time? If I'm trying to keep FC around 7, is there any way to utilize the OTO test? I don't want to revert to guessing, but I don't want to test my FC levels every...

Wrapping up this post. As Rick predicted, this was a quick slam. I even pulled my ladder yesterday and found some bright green friends hiding inside the rung moldings. FC held overnight and my water is sparkling clear today, so I'm letting my FC drift back down. From what I've read, it sounds...

Abigail, I bought a pair of fresh filters when I started the slam, and I hosed it down three times today. Algae appears to be gone. Hopefully my FC holds tomorrow night. Thanks for answering my questions all the way from Australia. :^)

So far so good. New relevant readings: TA = 70 pH = 7.2 FC = 18 CC = 0.5 Question 1: While Slamming, how often do I need to check FC? I don't want to burn through all those nice reagents I just bought TOO fast. Question 2: While the algae is dying, do I rely on my filter to remove it? Vacuuming...

Thanks RangerRick. I had read elsewhere about rotating the filters in a bleach solution. I wonder if they pass a point, even if they're bleached, that they're old and ineffective? I think for the SLAM I'll get two new filters and start a fresh rotation. Thanks once again.

Sounds like a good plan. Thanks so much for the advice. Another question, something I haven't been able to find here, is about my CYA. If I've just been doing bleach/borax/baking soda, how is my CYA level (45) okay? My fear was that since I wasn't adding "stabilizer", that it would be very low...

Having some algae problems. First post ever, so bear with me, because I realize you get the same questions all the time. I've tried doing this by reading existing posts, pool school, etc. but I'm to the point where I need help. And yes, I'm an Intex pool owner (not by choice), so hopefully I...