Recent content by NSBFAN

Hi folks, Well, after being in FL for some time, we returned to the midwest and I have an inground pool here in MN. I'm in the Twin Cities area. Any other people in this area on the forums? I'm going to have to learn a lot about what to do with pools that have to be shut down and started up...

It turned out well. I've been keeping my FC on the high side around 6 and it was great until today I noticed something when I brushed. My FC is 6.2 and CC was .2. water very clear. So I'm starting to suspect it may just be dirt or pollen after large rains. It looks greenish but it isn't in...

Thanks. I vacuumed and brushed and did the filter and yes, I'm going to do the OCLT tomorrow if the stuff remains.

Hi Pat. Our pollen season is over so that's not it. Funny, during peak pollen when my whole deck and everything is yellow, the pool seems to filter it fine. I just have to clean the filter more. We have had a few big rains. Could it be some fine material that isn't algae? It's definitely...

Hi all, I've done a few SLAMs over the years and always had success, but this time seems to be different. I went through the process and it seemed successful. I have a pebble finish concrete pool 14,000 gallon. My CYA is 30 so I put the SLAM level to 12 and kept it there until it met the...

Hi all, when my pool was remodeled my pool cage door hinges broke. They snapped vertically behind the rivet. The remodeler said he'd fix but can't ever seem to get a crew out, and I called some screen repair folks and they are all too busy to do a small job. So I ventured to do it myself. The...

I do have that brush and just bought a replacement after 5 years with the first one. It is great. I also bought a protuff pole - what a difference. It has locking extension vs compression fitting, and even at full 16' extension does not bend. I finished the 28 days and the finish looks great.

Thank you very much. I did find the startup guide and I'm going to talk with my remodeler about support. So far, all they've talked about is getting the pool filled and chemicals done - no mention of post-support. Which I'm fine doing myself but will still ask. I'm going to ask about that...

Hi everyone, my pool is nearing completion of its remodeling. I have a 14K gallon gunite pool, (chlorine, not SWG) and for the remodel we went with wet edge. The way I maintained the pool to-date was as follows: - I ran a Kreepy Krauly sand shark most of the time with skimmer/shark on and...

Thanks guys. I think it was a 1st time SLAM mistake. I did add to the correct shock level, but then just tested the next day and thought since FC was in a “good range” and CC was zero, I fixed it. So it looks Like I need to get the FC to 16 and keep it there until the 3 conditions are met...

Hello all, it’s been awhile. I hope everyone is doing well. I have been maintaining my pool for over 4years and this is the first time I’ve had to deal with what I think is orangish colored algae. It showed up as a few patches on the stairs and sides. I brushed them off and tested the water...

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I've never added granular CYA.

LOL - I appreciate the comments. My pool is covered with a screened cage, so no bird. No kids around. Plus, this was NOT in the skimmer basket, it was in the sealed pump basket. So it would have had to be sucked up by my sandshark and I'd think that would pulverize anything. I think its some...

You know, I'd give that a try but unfortunately, I took pics of it then threw it out a few days so. So far haven't seen another. I wonder if it could be some organic material?