Recent content by smittysmith55

Again, 1st summer newbie here. My pump motor is dying, judging from the awful grinding noise it's been making, at increasing loudness. I've had a terrible time finding a legit pool company in the midwest (not too many pools in my town), so I feel the need to take matters into my own hands. I...

This is my second thread on this forum. You all helped so much with the last thread, so I'm hoping for good results this time as well! I recently moved into a house with a pool, so I've been teaching myself everything as I go. The previous owner (only here for 2 years) did not know anything...

Re: Noob used a LOT of (Sodium Dichlor) "Shock Plus," Issues So since those tests are not completely accurate, what level of difference might my own CYA test show? +/- ___ppm? 10, 20 degrees of difference? I suppose I don't want to get too comfortable with the 39ppm that showed up in the test...

Re: Noob used a LOT of (Sodium Dichlor) "Shock Plus," Issues Just did this morning. Adding yet another layer of comfort!

Re: Noob used a LOT of (Sodium Dichlor) "Shock Plus," Issues Some good news. This morning the water was clear again. Not 100%, but very close. Got back from the pool shop this morning. Here's what their "ClearCare Expert" computerized water analysis says: FC: 2.97 CC: 0.36 pH: 7.0 (I have two...

Re: Noob used a LOT of (Sodium Dichlor) "Shock Plus," Issues Spot on. That's why I've come here to consult with those only interested in helping. I do appreciate at the help you've given thus far! Now about raising my pH... :-D

Re: Noob used a LOT of (Sodium Dichlor) "Shock Plus," Issues Last thing before I get some responses back: I found that borax is the best bet to raise pH without affecting much else. It seems that this doesn't raise alkalinity too much, correct (compared to other raising methods)? Here is...

Re: Noob used a LOT of (Sodium Dichlor) "Shock Plus," Issues This is all very helpful. Like any cook, there are going to be varying opinions on how to prepare a steak. And I don't go into a steakhouse asking them to show me how they do it expecting wonderful results at home. They're going to...

Sorry for the minor wall of text. TL;DR at end. This is my first season with a pool. My mom moved into a house with a 15,000 gallon pool. Opening went pretty smoothly, and we've had a couple of excellent parties in a beautifully clear pool. I've only been able to check my mom's pool status...