- Jun 1, 2018
- 16,019
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- 26000
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- Vinyl
- Chlorine
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- Hayward Aqua Rite (T-15)
Fighting a green pool for 2 years now
- Thread starter ksweeneyjr
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I am testing and replacing at least 3 times a day, most days are 4 times. The FC has dropped no more than 4ppm between testing.
I took the steps and weights out about 2 weeks ago. The steps had a lot of water in them and it was nasty. It made sense why it was so hard to get it back to normal before. I need to buy some steps that dont take on water. Any suggestions?
- Jun 1, 2018
- 16,019
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- 26000
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- Vinyl
- Chlorine
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- Hayward Aqua Rite (T-15)
There aren’t any or they would just float lol
The key is making them have good flow & having sealed weights.
post a pic of what you have we can help you with modifying them if necessary
- Jun 1, 2018
- 16,019
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- 26000
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- Vinyl
- Chlorine
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- SWG Type
- Hayward Aqua Rite (T-15)
How often are you cleaning the filter? Does the psi increase? Do you notice reduced flow?
- Jun 24, 2021
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- Chlorine
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- CircuPool RJ-60 Plus
If you can test and replace every 2-3 hours it will go faster.
The filter had been cleaned 4 times in two weeks. The psi has not fluctuated. Should I clean the filter more often?
My wife was using water bladders with sand in them. When I pulled those out I noticed they had taken on water. I plan on using a 3" PVC pipe filled with cement or sand and capped at both ends, glued obviously.There aren’t any or they would just float lol
The key is making them have good flow & having sealed weights.
post a pic of what you have we can help you with modifying them if necessary
- Jun 1, 2018
- 16,019
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- 26000
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- Vinyl
- Chlorine
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- Hayward Aqua Rite (T-15)
For reference these are my steps- i have drilled lots of extra holes to assist with water flow and to allow me to get a bottle brush up in the crannies of them on a regular basis. It took several attempts to end up with a sufficient amount of holes it seems.
I pull them out at the beginning and end of season to scrub them on the inside & clean the floor/wall below really well.
They live in the pool over the winter so these intervals coincide with me removing & replacing the hand rail.
During the season I blast them with the hose when i fill the pool and finagle my brush through the big hole in the step to get underneath. Along with being on #teamRunHot lol I keep my fc no lower than 10% of my cya level at all times.
I pull them out at the beginning and end of season to scrub them on the inside & clean the floor/wall below really well.
They live in the pool over the winter so these intervals coincide with me removing & replacing the hand rail.
During the season I blast them with the hose when i fill the pool and finagle my brush through the big hole in the step to get underneath. Along with being on #teamRunHot lol
I keep my fc no lower than 10% of my cya level at all times.
- Jun 7, 2024
- 410
- Pool Size
- 7300
- Surface
- Vinyl
- Chlorine
- Salt Water Generator
- SWG Type
- Intex Krystal Clear
I don’t have an intricate egress system; just a simple ladder. It’s just simply amazing where algae hides, though. I have it screwed into the deck so I have no problems with floating steps with awkward air or water reservoirs. Not as pretty as the stairs but far easier. 
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I had mine screwed down to the deck also, but also used the bladders full of sand. Do you know what model or manufacturer of stairs you have?I don’t have an intricate egress system; just a simple ladder. It’s just simply amazing where algae hides, though. I have it screwed into the deck so I have no problems with floating steps with awkward air or water reservoirs. Not as pretty as the stairs but far easier.
- Jun 7, 2024
- 410
- Pool Size
- 7300
- Surface
- Vinyl
- Chlorine
- Salt Water Generator
- SWG Type
- Intex Krystal Clear
I cut off the backside to attach to the deck. The rungs slide on and off in a track, and that’s the only place where algae isn’t immediately visible. Rungs slide out easily.
For added stability I bolted the frame to the platform by using three 1.5” bolts with lock washers/side. The ladder came with the pool.
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Just wanted to update ya'll. I'm glad to say that before we closed the pool we got the water clear. It took about 6 weeks, several filter cleanings, daily vacuuming/brushing, checking the chlorine level at least 3 times a day, and about 40 gallons of liquid chlorine. Looking forward to opening it up in late spring. Thanks for all of your help, you guys are awesome.
- May 3, 2014
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- Fiberglass
- Chlorine
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- Pentair Intellichlor IC-40
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- Jun 1, 2018
- 16,019
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- Hayward Aqua Rite (T-15)
Don’t wait too late
You want the water temp to still be in the low 60’s so by the time things “wake up” you’re already on top of chlorination.