Recent content by Tvaughn6

We recently purchased a Raypak 206 heater to hook up and the intermatic T101p3 timer. I was originally thinking that we didn’t want the heater on the timer since I don’t plan to use it regularly. Now I am wondering maybe we need it on a timer incase I forget to turn it off. It could be harmful...

I had a few green spots around the outside edge of my pool that were less that 3-4 inches. I slammed the pool for 3 days. I went in to vacuum and noticed there were still some there. I don’t know if I missed these when brushing the first time (probably) or if they came back. How did these...

Great tips. Thank you!

We were having a couple of green spots on the bottom of the pool so I am in the process of slamming it. My cya is between 40 and 50 so I’m keeping my FC at 20 (actually a little higher, oops). My two questions are: 1. What FC level is it safe to go swim? I have a 1 and 3 year old. 2. with a...

I have a 24’ round pool in Michigan. We’re looking to get a heater and are between the Raypak 156 and 206. I don’t plan on running it constantly, just a few hours on the mornings I know we will swim and water is cold. Does anyone have experience with either? Obviously the 206 is a more expensive...

Thanks. How did algae even start keeping it so high? What's the lowest I should go for maintenance?

I'm still kind of new to this site. Every year I seem to get some green around the edge of the pool. Or I get some dirt spots and when I vacuum them, I notice some green underneath them. I just tested... FC 18 CC 0 Cya 80 How am I getting algae when my chlorine is that high?! The filter is...

I didn't know it was rated 1 for health! My dogs often float with me and sometimes take a drink of water (even though I tell them no!). Maybe it wouldn't be a good idea then. ?

Has anyone used CoverFree? I'm looking for a way to keep my above ground pool warmer without using a solar cover.

I have gone to 3 pool stores and spent who knows how much money on chemicals that did nothing. People telling me to throw bags of shock into my pool with no idea what my levels are except chlorine and ph on a little tester. I can honestly say I've learned more about my pool in the last two weeks...

I bought new skimmer socks and put one in about 3 hours ago. So far it's still white!!! Hoping to pass the OCLT tonight! - - - Updated - - - And thank you all for your advice! It helps :)

Thanks, I'll keep on it. I have a question though. Obviously it is difficult to keep my FC at exactly 28 so is it better to keep it in the 26-28 range or the 28-30 range? I don't want to go to low but I also don't want to damage my equipment and liner.

Do you think I should rise my FC just in case? - - - Updated - - - Oops I accidentally clicked post. Yes I have removed everything ( I don't have much). Should I raise the FC in case my cya is incorrect? I am reluctant to raise my FC too much since we are FINALLY getting good weather here in...

I am on my third day of my SLAM and I haven't seen any dead algae on the bottom. The water is still clear like it was prior to the SLAM and I keep getting the brown/green spots appearing on the bottom. I brush or vacuum them everyday. I don't think I have as many as before but they are still...

Thank you all for helping me as I learn all of this!