Recent content by mknauss

Welcome to the forum! I suggest you read through Pool Care Basics - Trouble Free Pool and even look at a few of our videos TFP-TV - Trouble Free Pool

Keep the pucks for the summer. You will need to add some CYA each month, and if you are not installing a SWCG, you will need to use pucks if you leave the pool for more than one day.

If you obtain your own test kit for phosphates and they test at 3000+ parts per Billion, then if you wish you can by a quality remover from Orenda or SeaKlear and do a treatment. It will cloud your water and you will need to thoroughly clean your filter within a couple days of the treatment...

And YOU can install a new cell. It is very easy. Check with Home - Marina Pool Spa & Patio for a new cell.

Filter flosser works well for me. I do not get much gunk. Key is to use hairnets in the skimmer.

Check for debris in the impeller.

Welcome to the forum! https://www.troublefreepool.com/wiki/index.php?title=Just_Filled_Your_Pool_with_Water%3F_Here%27s_What_To_Do_Next I suggest you read through Pool Care Basics - Trouble Free Pool and even look at a few of our videos TFP-TV - Trouble Free Pool

Generally you should add sand to the point that the shell of the filter starts to curve in. So about 2/3's full.

My fiberglass pool had a few when new. Made the mistake of getting them 'repaired'. They are now very noticeable as they can never match the gel coat color. Yours being white they may have a better chance. But they do not cause any issues if left alone.

No need to change the sand. Your choice.

That is a lot of pump for a small sand filter. Have you checked the sand level in the filter lately? It may be too low.

If the wireless access point and your mobile device are on the same network, local will work.

Let the FC come down to SLAM level. 16 gallons of 12.5% added 57 ppm FC to your pool. Check your numbers.

You added way more liquid chlorine than you should have to reach 12 ppm FC. That is your SLAM FC level. Maintain that. Please read

I have the setup you are now using for my Screenlogic. The PA I put inside the Easytouch box. I hang my wireless access point out the bottom of the box. Of course, were I live, we rarely have rain. You do not show your location, so you may have to do something more extensive.