Recent content by NateW18

Hi All I live in the Northeast and we’ve got a ton of rain this summer. I’ve actually had to pump water out of the pool on two occasions. Probably a total of 6-7 inches. I tested my CYA this morning and it’s down to about 40. Ideally I should be at 60 correct? I’m assuming the water dilution...

Hi All My salt water generator is reading salt levels at 2900-3100 consistently. However, salt test strips are only reporting salt levels of around 2400. Thoughts on what’s more accurate?

Okay thank you. It does seem that the pressure vacillates when using the hose vacuum just never this bad. It seems like air might be getting into the pool that's attached at times also, most notably when I extend it. My pool is pretty simply I only have one valve that needs to be turned to run...

Hi All I have vacuum head similar to this: Today, while I was vacuuming the vacuum was becoming very hard to move on the bottom of the pool Essentially it felt like there was too much suction. Then all of a sudden there was no suction and I noticed the hose crimping and air was getting into my...

4ppm? how many OZ is that?

Hello All My test kit did arrive. Here are my numbers. FYI, the pool is clear and seems like everythign is okay. Just checking to see if there are any tweeks I can do. PH-7.4 Total Alkalinity-80 CYA-60 CH-250-270-hard to tell with test kit. It first turned purplish then blue. IF waiting util...

PH 7.1 CYA 60 Calcium Hardness 224 FC 11.01 TC 13.32 TA 80 Iron .1 Copper .1 Salt 3300 Water was very clear. Added Salt last night to bring up to 3300. Now I have an oily film on pool water. Also should I be concerned about iron and copper levels Looking for next steps. Thanks

where did you purchase it from? I feel like there are 100 versions of the same one that have different names.

Hi All I'm looking to purchase a robot vacuum for my pool. See specs in signature. I don't really care about waterline cleaning and don't need anything fancy. Just something that's reliable and cleans walls and floor. I bought the Nautlis CC last year and it left black scuff marks all over my...

Would a filter sock help with the algae dust? Also 5ppm, what do you mean by that? Thanks for your help!

Pool Store said 16. You don't trust the pool stores at all? Honest question.

Should I add CYA now or wait until the algae is gone?

Thanks. I've read through all that. Test kit on the way. I'm looking for a way to get rid of the dead algae dust. The water is 100% clear once the algae dust settles.

Should I increase my CYA level first or does the pool need to be cleared of algae first?