Recent content by rachlingo

I am in the middle of my third SLAM this season. I don't think I finished the first one properly, but I was very meticulous with the 2nd one and am trying to figure out why the algae came back. We are about to install a SWG so I want to make sure I have it under control. I have a few theories...

Thank you!

We just received a Circupool Edge-40 and we're trying to decide the best place to install it. I've attached pictures of our current setup. We are thinking of placing the SWG between the sand filter and the wall where it will be protected from the sun and close to our electrical box. We would...

Thank you all for your replies. I'm happy to hear we can make with the switch!

Thank you for your reply. I haven't tested the salt levels yet, but are you suggesting that they may already be at the same level with LC as they would be with a SWG? If there was any concern with the concrete, would rinsing it off with a hose on a regular basis protect it?

We were hoping to switch to a SWG this year. However, we are concerned about the salt water damaging the stamped concrete surrounding our pool. We live in the desert (NM) and have a lot of kids that swim in the pool so there is considerable splash-out (we have to top off of the pool every two...

Thank you again for the tile forum recommendation. If anyone is curious, here is what the response was: On a cloudy day where the surface temps are below 90ºF; 1- Remove any loose material 1B- remove any old thinset on the back of the tiles 2- Remove enough old thinset to allow replacement...

Thanks! I will check out that forum :)

Thank you so much for your help! I'll let you know how it goes :D

We were looking at using Pool Patch Tile Setting Repair Kit https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00Q2L3PZI/ref=ox_sc_act_title_2?smid=ATVPDKIKX0DER&psc=1 and Pool Patch Tile Grout Repair Kit https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00L3LXITK/ref=ox_sc_act_title_1?smid=ATVPDKIKX0DER&psc=1 Does anyone...

When we opened the pool for the summer, we discovered that twenty or so tiles had come loose over the winter. They are intact but need to be replaced. My husband has DIY experience with floor tiling so we were hoping this is something we could do ourselves. Could you please advise on the...