Recent content by Sunandsky

What about a more sturdy cover, like what is use at commercial or community pools? Something like this: http://www.lincolnaquatics.com/pool-and-spa-covers-and-accessories/1010-std-cover-weighted-1-299-sq-ft/product/84-016? At $3.45 per square foot for a custom-fitted cover, if it lasts 3-5...

If the black dot disappeared before the water level reached the "100" mark, that means your CYA is over 100. You can find instructions on the forum for diluting your pool/spa water sample by 50%, re-running the test, then multiplying your result by 2. If you have a kit with the squeeze...

It is possible to manage your high CYA pool, but it requires extra diligence. I, like you, bought a house with a pool that had high CYA. In May 2014, my CYA was at 100 ppm (I used the dilution method JVTrain mentions above to confirm it was "only" 100 ppm) and CH around 500 ppm. I read up on...

Thanks, Jason.

I currently have a 1 hp single speed filter pump and a 3/4 hp booster pump to run our Polaris cleaner. Both pumps use about 1.1 kW. I live in CA, and the electricity rates are pretty high -- up to $0.33/kW -- so I am considering replacing these pumps with more energy efficient pump(s). Is...