Recent content by pgatherum

I noted small, elevated areas on the bottom of my abg pool 2 summers ago. At that time I couldn't figure out what was happening. Two years later, these have grown further into the pool and I figured out these must be tree roots. I have not noticed any leakage or lowing of the water level but...

Thanks for the thought of using a spading fork. I did try but not helpful for me. Went back to the wooden handled hammer and with much struggle, and trying to open first thing in am before pump came on, I was able to open and clean the pump skimmer basket. Mostly bugs which must accumulate...

Hello, I have recently successfully converted my 4 y.o. 15x24 oval AG pool from Baquacil to chlorine with the help of TFP. I have 2 other mechanical issues I am in desperate need of help with: 1. I hear a loud gurgling nose near the return and after studying my pool have come to realize my...

Hi Matt, Sorry for not posting... I have been having much better luck maintaining chlorine during the day. Could be because I am now home during the day and able to test, but I think the pool water has just "settled down" and the CYA is doing it's job now. Have not dropped to zero x8 days now...

No, I did not have a scale, so used a dry measure cup & added 40 oz initially, then added additional 2.5oz. This cloudy afternoon @ 3:15pm FC 5.5 ( dropped from 10.8 in 10 hrs today)

Hi Matt, I assume the Hayward Power-Flo LX pump is a single speed, it always "sounds the same" (model SP1580X15TLFP). Horsepower is 1.5 and there is only one return and yes, the valve is on filter. OCLT results: Last evening @ 7:05pm FC 11.4 (57 drops x.2) This morning @ 5am FC 10.8 (54 x.2)...

Hi Matt, After studying the pool and return I think I have discovered the cause of the loud gurgling noise. The return is so forceful that it is creating a vortex ( looks like a little tornado) on the surface of the pool, and when the vortex gets longer and moves to and makes contact with the...

Conversion completed and sand was changed and CYA added 6/18/17. I also added 8oz Borax to bring 7.2 ph up to balance before adding the CYA. On 6/19 the FC dropped to 2.5 during the day, but every day since 6/20 it has dropped to zero, as I was away at work and tested in the early evening...

Lost no FC this morning: FC 7 CC 0 1 pm FC 0 CYA 50 --done outside on sunny afternoon Added 95 ozs 12.5% So I am going through a lot of chlorine. I used Clorax pool & spar Chlorine stabilizer--Label says "principal functioning agent Cyanuric Acid 100.00% Any other suggestions?? I am worrying...

I have not been testing CYA outside and have been mixing/shaking the solution vigorously. I will try testing outdoors and mixing gently. That said, after having done the Baquacil conversion successfully, I know I put the white CYA pellets in a white cotton sock, squeezed it occasionally and...

Thanks for your advice. Cloudy day, backwashed filter, though really did not need it. Added a little more water and @ 12:30pm FC is zero....I am so perplexed. I added 83 oz 10% to bring up to maintenance for CYA as hoping grandsons are coming to see who can be the first to jump in my pool...

Last night: FC 9 CC .5 This morning: FC 8 CC .5 CYA 55---creeping up, was 48 yesterday--I assume it is still dissolving in the water since last dose was 6/20 ph 7.5 TA 70 CH 100 Your thoughts?

Thanks for your encouragement, I appreciate it. Will perform OCLT in am and post tomorrow.

Yes, passed OCLT on 6/17/17 and the two consecutive cc .5 on 6/16& 6/17 I added CYA in a sock starting evening of 6/17/17. On 6/18 FC dropped to zero but I thought it was due to the dissolving CYA bonding with the chlorine. Since then FC has dropped to zero each day when I checked in the...

Texas Splash--Can you please give me you feedback on my below post? Thanks in advance for your help.