Recent content by Rubywoofs

You know, I can't really tell you what kind of plug I have now that you mention it. I just pass it by without really looking at it every day. I imagine it's like clothes dryer plug. I should figure that out. Regardless, given your answer and the lack of pluggable timers, I'll probably add...

Hello All, I currently turn my filter pumps on and off by using the breakers. Each is controlled by a separate, dedicated breaker. I'm looking for retrofit timers, though. Is there a good option (220V) for a plug and play type of timer. I'd like to find something I could plug into the 220...

Hello all, Well, the blind squirrel found a nut. While waiting for my test kit, I just kept adding chlorine. Probably wasted some money there, but my pool is no longer green. Now it's a nice blue, though a little cloudy. I have now received my kit and here are my numbers: FC .5 CC .5 PH...

Thanks for warning about the "no splash." I have seen those and assumed it was the spout or opening that made it no splash.

So, straight up Chlorox bleach will work for me if I can't find specific liquid chlorine, right? I know chlorine is chlorine, but it just seems weird to put nasty chlorox in the pool.

Thanks for the suggestion, Bo. Do I need a few bottles, a truck full, . . .? Once I get my water balanced, including the appropriate level of CYA, how much 12.5% bleach should I anticipate going through in a week or month? Thanks again for the help already.

Fine. I just ordered a kit! You guys are relentless. ;)

Yes, 50,000 gallons according to a surface area measurement x depth using an online calculator. It's big, and a big headache right now. I will get a test kit asap and get back to everyone. When I said I "shocked" it, I meant I have added many pounds of shock. I have not shocked it as meant...

I am lost Merged threads. Folks need the history to respond. Let's keep it all together until your pool is cleared! :wink: Butterfly but trying very hard. I know - get a test kit. I will, but don't have it tonight. My pool has been green for almost 2 months. Nice and clear before...

I have shocked the Crud out of it and separately I have used lots-o-tabs. I've also had the water tested numerous times by the store and used my own, probably deficient, test strips. I have tried to kill the algae, but can't guarantee I have. It's still green - does that say it's still live...

Thanks for the quick thoughts already. I realize that filtration has nothing direct to do with algae, but I thought that I was likely having a problem getting and keeping my chlorine up because the gunk not filtered out was essentially depleting the chlorine. Then, as a result of not being...

Hello all, I am 11 months into my first bit of pool ownership and have just joined the board today. My problem: like many in my parts, a warm winter and rainy spring has turned my pool green. I have been working on my own, with a pool guy, and even the dreaded pool store, but it's still...