Recent content by Socal76

Thanks everyone for being so helpful!

So if a pool has a high CC, the correct step is to wait for the sun to remove it? I guess that depends how bad the CC level is.

I have a question regarding combined chlorine. My understanding is that Combined Chlorine is bad because it's chlorine that has been used up sanitizing the water. Wouldn't the sun eventually remove the CC just like it would remove FC. I've seen alot of guidance to shock the pool to remove the...

Hybrid blow up ring with 2 metal bracing on each of the long side. It's made by Intel.

i can get the 3000gph sand filter but I'm not sure if it's too strong since the pool will only be 5000 gallons. Is it better to run a larger filter a shorter time? Or a correctly spec'd filter for a longer time? I'm leaning towars correctly spec'd since more water circulation.

Hello, I am purchasing a Intex 20' x 12' x 48' easy set pool. It's roughly 5000 gallons and I've read that the 1500gph filter it comes with is under powered. As a result, I'd interested in purchasing the Intex 2100gph sand filter and Intex 7000 Saltwater system. Is 2100gph sufficient for the...

Great. I just dosed CYA this afternoon and read that it will take a week to show up on test results. Is this true? Also, I purchased the HTH Stabilizer and Conditioner at Walmart. It reads the active ingredient is Cyanuric Acid but is called "HTH Stabilizer and Conditioner. I just wanted to...

Thanks for the information. Yes, i read the "Guide for Seasonal/ Temporary Pools" which is why i dosed the 5.9 ounces of bleach to reach the 4ppm target. Apparently that seemed to have been consumed by the 2 days of prior pool use without any chemicals. Based on the guide, I'm going to try...

Hello, I'm so glad I came across this forum. I just purchased a new 10" x 30" Intex Easy Setup pool 2 days ago. Had the pool setup and used for 2 days before i realized I needed to look into water calibration quick. I looked in Pool School, went to Walmart purchased the HTH 6 Way test kit...