Recent content by mogie

Hey gang, I'm a "little" behind the 8-ball on closing my pool this season here in MN and I was busting my rear end today trying to get it done. Unfortunately the pool got moderately neglected this fall so there was a fair amount of vacuuming that needed to be done before shutting it down...

I'm finally just getting my pool up and running for the year. I decided to replace my pump as it was 10 years old and was getting pretty loud at the end of last year. When I installed the new pump today, I too have bubbles coming out the return. I realize this is after the pump and...

Do CYA levels have any effect TA levels? Thanks!

I don't have any other methods of aerating, just my one return jet. Fill water TA = 300 I just tested my pool TA and it was 175 and my pH was 8, so hopefully when I add the appropriate amount of MA, I will be under the 150 mark for my TA. What should I shoot for?

So I had the best of intentions to add borates this summer (7 boxes of 20 mule team in my garage), but I am struggling to decrease my TA to reasonable levels. My TA has consistently been hanging around the 200ppm range. I have been constantly aerating with my return jet, letting my pH climb to...

I have ordered a rule cover pump, gorilla pad, new beaded liner, and a new skimmer. Saturday is supposed to be partly cloudy with temps in the high 80's. I have 3 buddies coming over to help, one of which worked for a pool store for a couple years putting up AG pools and replacing liners...

So since I have an AG, Gorilla pad would be a good idea? Thanks!

I may have been a bit too vague in my previous post. Here are a couple questions that I have... 1) Is one place better than another to buy a liner? Anywhere to avoid? 2) Differences and suggestions for gauge of liner? 3) Once I drain the water in my pool to see what is all underneath, will I...

If you would like to help me take on the next adventure, I would GREATLY appreciate it! post365166.html#p365166

So, here I am again... middle of May in MN, gazing out at my 1/2 filled pool debating whether or not to take on the daunting task of getting it up and running. Thankfully, after seeing the transformation from last year, I am eager to take on the challenge. As a very brief refresher (see link...

Hey guys, Just wondering how fast water should be evaporating out of my pool. I may be a bit on the paranoid side because I have had a couple of holes in my liner this year, but I seem to be loosing an inch or so of water per day. It's been around 80* the last few days and I am thinking I...

What is the difference in mills? I live in MN where there tends to be a cold spring. Right now, my pool is hovering right around 70*, which is a bit on the cool side in my opinion. What do people typically leave there temps at?

Would you replace it because it is most likely not doing a good job retaining and/or generating heat???

So I have just completed the baqua conversion and my pool life is beginning to look up! I do have a few questions about my solar cover though and I am hoping someone will be able to give some clarification... 1) Bubbles down, correct? 2) Due to neglect, frusteration, never ending algae with...

Jason, what are your thoughts on throwing a bag of salt in for softer feeling water? Yay or nay? Also, what is an acceptable TA level before adding borates with my setup? Would you say the best way for me to decrease my TA is to point my jet up so it breaks the surface of the water and add...