Recent content by Mike in CA

CYA is 65. I have the intellichlor 40 I did not think the pump had to run that long either. CH has been a challenge in Arizona’s hard water. I do top off with soft water. I turned on ‘track CSI’ in pool math I will test hard and soft water for CH and see what I can do to CH with a small...

Just came back from a 2 week vacation. Still working on dialing in a 4 month old pool. So I have my cleaner run from 9am to 5pm (I have solar electric) with SWG set at 40%. I have the high power in floor cleaner run from 9 to 11am then again 6 to 7pm before swim time. The pool is clean and other...

Check on Amazon for new cartridges. I buy 4 for about $170. That will eliminate the DE variable

Hi everyone, So we are in our 3rd month of a new pebble tech SWP in Arizona. With the groups help I have been holding my own with Ph and TA. Now my little 7650gal pool does not take much run time so if I understand correctly SWGs wear out based on hours used. If correct can I decrease pump run...

Hi, long time member but now in AZ with a 2 month old SWG pool. I have been testing daily and have a good handle on FC but PH seems to go up daily. Here is a link to my Pool Math PoolMath Logs I TFP I maintained a 15k gallon pool in CA and now have a 7,650 gal SWP in AZ Current readings...

Hi, I have used TFP for over 10 years in a pool in CA that was surrounded by trees. After learning about SLAM and did the procedure it was easy to maintain without the constant shock and wait pool store routine. Jump forward to now and I have a new SWG in ground pool. Fresh fill, liquid...

Dave, I was not aware of the need to 'breath' but the pool is about 90% covered, maybe that has helped. After I got off the LPS roller coaster of chemicals and shock and awe treatments I find it very easy to take care of the pool. Once I get it 'set up' it just seems like it is a gallon of...

Title says it all. Cover will be a 16 mil clear bubble cover on a roller that I replace every 2 years. It might go 3 years but then I run the risk of it deteriorating and making a mess. $130 is a cheap price to pay to keep our pool in the 80's for 2 years. More info, I have a 15,000 pebble...

Hello, I have had a great summer using the BBB method, SLAM, and testing free chlorine. I bought the test kit recommended and it was great, so was the stir thing for the water tests. Now it is time to shut things down. The trees still have all their leaves but that will change in the next...

Thanks for the info on the pump time. When I have the solar cover on does it still need skimming action? Otherwise I am going to change my pump run time/RPMs to save some power (I have Solar Electric on the roof). I need to do some math to see what the best combination is. Is there a...

Darn, forgot the CYA level. I edited the post and they are currently 40ppm. I went up that high due to 8+ hours of full sun. I also use a Solar Cover. Mike

Hello, I have read much about the BBB method and as a 2nd year pool owner I am following the BBB guidelines. BUT, I made a mistake. While I was doing the SLAM, I was filling the test tube to 25CM instead of the 10CM line. So I thought I was in the right range (shock 16ppm, daily, 6ppm) but...

Re: How can I get a consistent scoop of the R-0870 DPD powde Thanks Jason. I have an 18.5k gallon IG PebbletTech pool, with a Pentair variable speed pump and Pentair cartridge filters. I use a solar cover as well. I will let you know how the OFCT goes, Mike