Recent content by Mike5265

I only used liquid chlorine and just poured it evenly around the perimeter of the pool. I assumed it would diffuse throughout the water somewhat on its own, and it seemed to have done pretty well. I think in my previous attempts there was just so much dead algae suspended in the water that the...

I never actually closed it. Ran out of money, time, and patience. I tore my cover trying to get it on and couldn't afford to replace it, so the pool collected everything over fall/winter. I decided over the winter that I was going to give it one more shot, but I couldn't run the pump like I did...

Didn't quite adhere to the tfp guide lines 100%, but the basic principles are what got me there. The first pic is from today, the second is where I started this battle again this year. I know it's been a while, but I just wanted to show my progress and say thank you to all those who helped show...

Thank you! She is pretty darn cute for a new born if I do say so myself! Back to the pool tho, now that I can see the bottom I've noticed that the liner is very wrinkled. Are there any concerns with wrinkles aside from possible trip hazards and the aesthetic displeasure? I know they're good...

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Well the baby came sunday!! Everyone is healthy and well. The pool fell to the bottom of my priorities list the past couple weeks and sat stagnant, much to my surprise, when I looked at it yesterday I could see the entire bottom. The water is a very translucent shade of green and I can see every...

I don't blame algae or copper here, I blame incompetence. Looking at some of the living quarters conditions, I can't believe the pools are actually even holding water. You are correct Leebo, somebody is out of a job, too bad it's not the ioc organiers. I apologize for the rants, but I was once a...

It's pretty bad that the athletes are required to use these facilities. Too much of the process of choosing a home city is based on politics and they completely ignore the responsibility that comes along with it. These people train and work hard to get themselves to this stage, dream of it for...

This is rediculous, anyone recall this happening in previous years Olympics?

My apologies if had mine set to 40ppm cya still. You are correct

Quick pool math for your cya to chlorine ratio and pool size says to go from 2ppm (bottom end of your target fc range) to 4ppm ( top end) you would use 23oz of 8.5% bleach. I think it'd be best to get into a regular testing routine and track what your pool likes on a daily basis to keep you in...

I appreciate the pictures and info!! I've looked around at some on line, but it's hard to judge from advertising photos. Thank you again! Sent from my SAMSUNG-SM-N920A using Tapatalk

Jet lights? What is this witchcraft you speak of? Seriously though, I would love to see a picture if you don't mind. My lighting system was completely trashed when we took ownership of the place and I haven't had the time or money to repair/replace it yet, those sound like a good short term...

Just came home to this... Definitely a first for me Sent from my SAMSUNG-SM-N920A using Tapatalk

Oh, I know what the culprit was. It's just hard to argue with a pregnant woman about what gets turned off. Clearly the pump to the pool she can't use gets the axe way before the ac unit on 85-90 degree days. In no way am I putting the blame on the pump, just noting that it is getting less use to...