Recent content by Wmadera

Has anyone experienced the confer 7100x on an intex ultra frame? I am contemplating one for my ultra frame and will like help deciding if this is a good fit for my pool.

I'm looking at replacing the ladder that came with my 14' x 42" intex ultra frame. What is the best option for me. A search in Amazon comes back wit so many that I'm confused. I'm looking at something sturdy and safe for $200 or less.

Hi, I want to add about 2" of water to my pool after some has been lost to evaporation, no leaks. Any tips? Do I just add water and then test in a few days?

Ok so it looks like adding 35 oz of baking soda is the next step to bring up the TA. Any tips on best way to do that? I am assuming something like Arm an Hammer baking soda is what I need right?

Hi, I just got my Taylor test kit and got my first test results. I am looking at opening the pool this weekend or by memorial day Weekend and want the best conditions. Water is nice and clear. Where do I go from here to achieve balance? FC - 6 PH - 7 TA - 30 CH - 50 CYA - 70 I think I messed...

As for the skimmer that comes with the pool, do you mean the strainer that cover the pool outlet to the filter? Put the sock there? I'm cutting the wall to install a Hayward wall skimmer. Do I put the sock in that basket?

Here is a picture of the flakes. Hope you all can see it. - - - Updated - - - I do not have a skimmer yet but will try that once I get one.

Hi all, I just updated my signature as suggested. Thanks for the advice! I'm looking foward to the valuable advice the I can get from this forum. The white flakes being pollen is possible since this is high pollen season in SC. I have heard of scale issues on pools but how I can tell the...

Hi, I am starting a new intex 14x42 ultra frame with a intex 1200 gph sand filter pump and the intex swg. I have been running the system for a week now after adding salt and I have these white flakes on top of the water for the past 3 days. Otherwise the water is crystal clear. Today I added...