Recent content by nikon5400

When did you have this done? It seems like the cost is skyrocketing daily these days. Thanks!

It started last fall, at the end of the season. I'm going to call a few pool companies and see the prices. I don't want to put too much money into this since pools are not that popular in my area and don't add any value to the price of the house. Are there any trusted pool guys on this forum...

Is there an approximate estimate? Am I looking at hundreds or more? Thanks

Does it need to be fixed right away? If not, will it get much worse if I leave it alone? Not sure how long I'll live here, would rather not spend the money unless it has to be fixed as soon as possible. thanks. P.S. Sorry for double post. Just found this section.

Hi there. Question - is the ice melt product good enough for the pool? This 10lb is a lot cheaper than 4lb Calcium Hardness at Walmart CAS# Sodium Chloride 007647-14-5 CAS# Calcium Chloride 010043-52-4 CAS# Magnesium Chloride 007791-18-6-52-4 If this one is not perfect, which HD\Lowe's brand...

Thanks. I drilled it out and to my surprise batteries didn't leak. They were down to 1.1v and speedstir light would blink 3/4 of the time.

Hi there, The screw\bolt for the battery compartment won't move all rusted out. I tried penetrating spray, silicon lube. haven't tried wd40 yet. any suggestions? haven't tried drilling yet. Thanks

The shallow end of the pool is about 37", deep end is about 6ft. I replace about 10-12 inches when I close\open. I don't know what percentage that is, but CYA level according to the tube (and Leslie's) is (almost) gone. When you mention 50:1, are you referring to 50 gallons of water for 1...

I have a new solid cover. My pool has never been this clean during opening as it has been with this new cover. Water level was 2in below skimmer, as I left it when closed. With an old cover I use to lower it 4in below the skimmer as the water was getting in the pool through lots of little holes...

Right. But if I drained half of the pool and added fresh water back, I'd expect CYA to be half of what it was. Am I correct? Bringing water below return is only about 10-12 inches, I don't know how much water that is, but probably less than 20% considering the deep end is about 8ft

Because Leslie's reading is always higher then mine, I assumed it's 5 or less :) In the past I always did it the way you recommend, only waited 4-5 days for CYA to register. I thought I could take the shortcut this time :) Any idea on chlorine usage with CYA 60 vs 40? Thanks!

CYA has always being going down for me over the winter. I lower the water just below return lines, drain them and add back to 2" below skimmer. I don't know how much water is being replaced, but the deep end of the pool is probably around 8ft However, I've been battling with what seems to be...