Recent content by WifeOfGearhead36

We just got a solar cover a few weeks ago, to try to jump-start our season. Everything was good, then the borates started testing high (15) and the Ph started dropping, now around 6.8 or lower. Previously, our Ph had run high and we were routinely putting muriatic acid in to bring it in line...

Coupon please?

Link to the coupon, please?

Yes, I have the TF-100 test kit. The old liner is out and the pool is being prepped for the new liner. Pretty cool process to watch! Thanks! Terry Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

Having our new liner installed today. Do I just continue with testing as usual or is there something additional I should be doing? Any pointers for keeping the new liner looking like new? Thanks! Terry

So proud of the job Mr. Gearhead did on our new-to-us pool. Thanks to everyone here who advised on the proper procedures for rehabbing the "on it's way to swamp" pool!

Great! Thanks, Dave! Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

Finally have the pool ready for use and we know to take our Polaris out beforehand, but is there anything that should go in it's place when we take it out? Or do we just leave the return open? Thanks! Terry

While Mr. Gearhead is in a meeting, I redid the FC and CC tests, without allowing time for the sample to return to pink. Got FC = 4 and CC = 0.5. Will wait on Mr. Gearhead to get out of his meeting and run the math for me. [emoji6]. We are aiming for CYA of 30 based on recommendations of 30-40...

Thanks Swoopman and Kim. Thanks for clarifying that cartridge filters don't get backwashed. That explains why there is no multiport valve. And, that does indeed appear to be our filter, with the exception of the pressure gauge. The drawings show it lying flat, ours stands up. We do have...

Gearhead's wife here. I'm planning on going to the new house today to do some work and will babysit the pool during the SLAM. Like Gearhead, I am a complete noob when it comes to pool care and am learning along with him. Once we get the pool under control, I will be taking over the routine...