Recent content by nikjoshi

Thanks very much.

I live in NJ and am considering getting a solar cover for my free-form in ground pool (22K gallons, approx 18x40') since the water temperature constantly hovers around the 74 degree mark making it chilly for the kids to go in. Putting a gas heater is not an option since there are no gas lines...

Thank you very much for your response. Your tip to wipe off from inside the skimmer did the trick - I don't think I'm going to be using Coverfree anymore going forward!

Hi TFPers, This season, I decided to experiment with Coverfree Liquid Solar blanket (https://www.amazon.com/Cover-Free-Liquid-Solar-Blanket/dp/B004VU8A6Q) in order to avoid loss of heat overnight. It didn't really work well in terms of loss of heat but has caused a different problem. Ever...

Thank you, you have motivated me, Let's do this! I will order the testing kit and take it from there. Meanwhile, do you think the pool is safe for the kids since she Chlorine levels seem OK now? or should I wait until I get everything sorted? - - - Updated - - - Thanks Dave, I just joined...

Thanks, I guess I made the beginner's mistake!

Hi all - I'm a new pool owner and just got my pool opened a couple of weeks ago. The previous owners had not taken good care of the in-ground outdoor 6000 gal pool and it was a LOT of cleanup work to start off (was basically a swamp). After lots of leaf scooping, shocking and backwashing - I'm...