Recent content by MrsEckel

I'm having trouble getting my cloudy pool water to clear and stay clear. It will be good for a few days, and then be murky again, usually after a rain or brushing/vacuum. My chemical levels are all where they should be EXCEPT calcium, but I've never had that within the appropriate range - we...

A few questions regarding my pool filter: 1. When we first moved in (2 years ago) a neighbor who has a pool maintenance company gave us our first advice on how to care of the pool and recommended we replace the sand in the filter. Probably didn't need to, after learning more about pool care...

First-time pool owner here, about to go through our first winter with the pool. I've read a few of the threads on closing as well as the Pool School link, but everything I've seen involves draining. I'm assuming this has to do with avoiding any freezing water and bursting pipes/damage to pool...

Thank you for your help - pool is looking fantastic! Now that I've got the algae under control, a question regarding maintenance: I have 3 forms of chlorine on hand - tablets, granules and bleach. As far as daily checks and balances, will keeping a few tablets in the skimmer keep the chlorine...

How far should I drain? And do I need to worry about the week-long timeline at this point?

New house with a pool - first time pool owners. Pool was a swamp and plaster liner was a mess so this spring we drained the pool and had the plaster interior replaced. After refilling the pool and adding murietic acid and chlorine, pool turned greenish within a week. Put in a few bags of shock...

Hello, my husband and I are new home owners and new pool owners and new to Texas! We're in W TX - Odessa. The property is old and so I'm missing a number of details on the pool in my 'signature' simply because I have no idea where I would find this information. Any and all help is appreciated...