Recent content by MeAndJulio

We are replacing our vinyl liner and sand filter (c1993). We are strongly considering installing a SWG. Are there problems with salt and a vinyl liner (corrosion, holes, etc). I have no idea how the SWG works, but I understand you initially put in a lot of salt for the start-up. Any recs for...

We have a Foxx pool, 32 YO, replacing liner, and top step is cracked. We've repaired it with a fiberglass guy, that held for 2 seasons, then I patched the patch with some PC-11 (I think). We've decided to replace the steps (and concrete, over $8300, oh my) because we've gotten 3 different and...

No picture available, pool is covered now. probably 10-12". IDK if it works, haven't turned it on for years. Light itself is not recessed, it extends out into the pool.

We are replacing the vinyl liner in a 1993 16x32 IG pool. We don't swim at night, light is under diving board. Light's plastic collar has been cracked and breaking for awhile, I am always concerned kids will poke at it, although not many children swimming here anymore. I know we could replace...

I've used Turner Pool and Spa (I noticed you were from F'Burg) for various things in the last 25+ years. So I buy my liner from them - perhaps more expensive than Amazon-type purchase, but the last one lasted 4 years for about $150.

I understand about not wanting to drill the holes & the weight of Loop-Loc, but a solid cover with water bags has its own set of problems. I've used cover/water bags for about 23 years and found it is a lot of work in the spring to clean off the bags and get them dry enough to store for the...

I appreciate everyone taking the time to answer my questions! For #2 about the chlorine level before covering the pool: I talked to the Pool Store, who advised keeping the FC below 10 before adding a cover. Info provided in case others are interested. Pool is all chlorinated, polyquated...

I need to close my pool by Friday night; we ask friends to help get the cover on and I need to ask them in advance. I am confused (about a SLAM) as I read through many posts. Here's my situation, I'd like some advice. This summer the chlorine numbers have stayed stable. The time I did a...

Thank you to both of you! Still waiting on replacement estimate but there are other infrastructure problems, too. I guess the pool is on Pool Hospice; sad but true. :cry:

We have the original filter which is a Baker Hydro (Baker II Series) Model HR-24 (1993 install). It is leaking below the multiport (white part), an inch above the clamp. Pool Store says filter is obsolete and must be replaced. (waiting on cost estimate) but we will probably not replace it...

This morning, I added liquid chlorine to bring FC to 10ppp. Waited 10 minutes and retested, FC held at 10ppm. BUT Still can smell chlorine in the water & CC was 1.5. Is this correct: 1. I can begin the SLAM and add the CYA? Question 2: will the SLAM remove the CC? I thought it would be...

I opened the pool on Monday, water level was about 1/3 down. Known leak for several years. FC: 0 CYA: 0 PH: 7.3 TA: 115 CC: 2.5 I read a bunch in TFP and was led to believe I had an ammonia problem. I followed the ammonia instructions of using liquid chlorine for bringing the FC to 10ppm and...

For JamesW : but the first article says ANSI's ideal range is 2.0 - 4.0. For all: I understand the overall issue of lack of accounting for the CYA amounts when computing the chlorine levels. It does appear that the science of pool chemistry is not easily explained or regulated because of the...

1. Thank you for explaining the different brands of tests/test volumes to account for the CC of 0.5 vs. 0.2. And the last two tests of CC have been 0.0. 2. I will leave the Calcium Hardness alone, as my water is clear and I'm not seeing scale. . Yes, I know that vinyl liners don't really...