Recent content by milesandmiles

I would like to use this as a pool-safe perimeter fence and am wondering what I'm up against. This would allow me to tear down a smaller wrought iron fence that is closer to the pool. Reading city codes, I'm not seeing anything to rule this out, but I think I need to: 1. Raise the latches to...

Excellent, thank you!

We have a valve that splits water flow between the spa and the pool. The valve that governs the flow was leaking last year, and pool service (which we are no longer using) recommended a rebuild kit. They ended up installing a new valve, for $300 parts/labor. I rarely use the spa, so this thing...

I’m in Texas. Called them couple weeks ago based on recommendations here and on Reddit, exceptional experience, quick/free ship and saved a bunch of money. As Jim said you do need to call them on the telephone. I got the Maytronics Dolphin Active 20. I love it!

Some progress - CYA is down to 120 from 160 (using the same person/process… tho it seems a bit prone to error). I tested levels and added acid and liquid chlorine per Poolmath suggestion. Almost. For some reason I paid attention to the Muriatic acid % but not the Chlorine. Added 10% chlorine at...

I did not - could have planned that part better. I was thinking the temperature delta (~20-22 degrees f) would mean the fill would stay toward the deep end, and pump was on the steps. The pump is so much faster than the hose that I think the missed opportunity is pretty small. I’ve also read...

I’m feeling good about SWG and yeah - got a good kit and CYA is well over 150. I’m in the middle of a partial drain/fill and thinking I need to get that to a reasonable place before pulling the trigger on SWG. Thank you for the perspective!

I ran the CYA test again today, in brighter sun, and I got 160. Took sample to pool store and they said 185. So I think the 285 was in error. Based on this, I think a series of drain/exchange/fills could work. RO treatment looks like it will run north of $700, so I thought I would try. I got a...

I can see how this could be stressful for the plaster, and me :) OK, checking out the RO option. Saw one service that will leave a trailer in the driveway for two days and just take care of it. Will report back.

It looks like the city will allow the water into the storm drain if chlorine is less than 1ppm. It will take about two days to fill the pool from the hose, but this should be cheaper and more feasible than getting trucks in, or RO. There is a silt or something in the pool. I've wondered if it...