Recent content by mrich1974

Get the speed stir! I didn't in the beginning and when I did get it I couldn't believe I waited as long as I did. Worth every penny!!!You are going to be testing your water every day if not multiple times a day.

We got 36 bottles two weeks ago at Menards. They were buy one get one free at a price of $3.99 per bottle, 12.5% 128oz. If you have a Menards keep an eye on them, they run the sale several times a season.

I have this one and I have used it for 3 seasons and love it. http://www.amazon.com/Jumbl-Wireless-Floating-Pool-Thermometer/dp/B00QL1RMQW/ref=sr_1_6?ie=UTF8&qid=1432152393&sr=8-6&keywords=pool+thermometer+wireless

Another thing to try if that doesn't work is pennants, like the kind car dealerships use. We had the same problem and tried everything and this worked. We strung them around the pool and in a matter of days they wouldn't even come near the yard.

I found you guys in June of last year, I took over the pool from my husband and I am in love. I can't wait for this season, we took the cover off and the water is crystal clear. I am ready to test and make my water sparkle. I can't tell you enough how exciting it is to be in control of this and...

I am so happy with the chemicals in my pool. It took a few months of doing what I read and now all of my numbers are in line and my water looks wonderful. Now if it would stay warm.

So I got my K-2006 kit back in June when I discovered this place after dealing with algae. I was too cheap to buy the speedstir at the time, so a few weeks ago I decided to buy it. I am in love!!!! This little guy is so worth the money. My husband doesn't complain anymore that he now spends more...

Another option is to be pennants and string them up near the pool for a week or so. We bought some at Ace Hardware and they stayed away for a long time. I know you can also buy a floating dolphin that has a weighted bottom and it moves around the pool, birds don't like that either. These are the...

I wish I had that problem. My water is sparkling and inviting but cold!!! My pool hasn't gotten above 83 yet this summer. It's hovering about 77 most of the summer. The weather is great for being outside but not great for being in the pool.

I am having the same problem with my water. My husband thinks I am imagining algae since I have spent so much time on here. He thinks the pool looks great and I think it's missing the sparkle I had a couple weeks ago, and what I think is algae he thinks is dirt. I am not losing FC like crazy so...

Thank you!! I am a research kind of girl. I would rather spend my time getting it right the first time, rather than waste precious time and money. Now I am completely addicted to checking our water and reading the forums here. It's funny because the other day the water wasn't sparkly enough and...

I guess I just got stuck in the mindset that I should always be doing something to the pool or I would lose it. We have fought algae at least twice a season for the last 3 years. I hope now that I have found you guys I never have to deal with it again. 5 mins everyday is so worth it to me!

Yes I passed the OCLT once I got rid of the algae and my water has never looked better. It just seems like we are using a lot of bleach. I have been cleaning the filter twice a week and I haven't had to clean the pool but once a week. I used to spend all my time vacuuming, that has gotten better...

We have had a pool for the last 7 years and I have always been in charge of vacuuming and swimming, lol. My husband left for an out of town for business and I had to take care of the pool. The night before he left we discovered algae. So after a very long week of researching and dumping in...