Recent content by steely2400

Yea, I backwash every day. I am going to move to twice a day and add some filter cleaner this evening. I will swing by the two pool places near me and get the water tested. I know they may not be 100% accurate but they should provide more data than the strips. I do also have ye old dual tube...

I get 3 of those per pack at Sams Club for $6.09. Not too bad considering I buy 9-12 packs per trip.

We have used 3 different kinds of shock so it could be. We just used what ever the pool store said we needed. Yea, I have some filter cleaner that I was going to use tonight during back wash. I have some DE as well (I have every chemical known to man) I may try that. The new place will NOT...

Hello all, I am new to the forum (posting anyway) and need some help. This is our second year with a pool (purchased the house). Last year was a disaster; the pool didn't get opened until mid June because the prior owner couldn't find the time to come by. After he did we opened to a swamp, he...