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I drained some out today. It’s winter, but it’s been warm enough in Michigan that its not frozen and the level was getting too high. While doing the pumping, I also checked the chlorine. It’s still plenty so that’s good. First winter for me and the pool. Wanted to ignore it but I just can’t...

It was a nice day in our area. In fact, it’s been unusually warm fro January and my pool is not frozen. So, I decided to pump out some water. It was up to the top of the tube they put in the skimmer. I dropped it about three inches. I probably wouldn’t have even tried this but it does seem...

And also recommended by America’s Test Kitchen. For whatever that’s worth. :D You won’t be sorry if you get one.

Another great place to get good information about smoking is The Virtual Weber Bullet. https://www.virtualweberbullet.com/ Its focus is the Weber smoker, but a lot of the cooking process is universal. They definitely have a good section on turkey. Also, I second the Thermoworks products...

That makes sense.

I’m interested in knowing how to handle this as well. This is my first year and I had someone close the pool. I asked about keeping the water level down and they just said to leave it alone - even if it completely overflows. Is it absolutely necessary to keep the level down (I’m about half...

Just a note on leverage. Let’s assume the job was $100,000. The OP said they‘ve paid 2/3rds so about $33,000 is still outstanding. But, per the OP, there is still a lot of work yet to be finished as well as the issue of the bubblers. So, it’s doubtful that the OP could get another builder to...

All I can say is that I feel your pain. I had to give all the money up front on my build. I know how crazy that is, but we did our homework and thought we had a great builder. If fact, he did do a good job, but the mistakes he made are material and he’s not fixing them. He says he will, but...

67° ?? - I think you're a bit crazy too. :LOL:

Not sure if there’s a right way to tighten, but I have a rectangle so I started on the short ends and then went to the middle and worked out on the long ends. My main goal was to make sure that there was balance. I didn‘t want a spring on one side being very tight and not have any tension on...

Your cover is too loose. First year for me and after the cover was installed, I think it stretched out a bit or loosened up. As JamesW said, I checked each spring and now it looks much better. Per my manufacture’s instructions, each spring is supposed to be engaged by 50%. I’m not sure I got...

So, if I get this, it will sit for winter and I’ll not likely use the entire solution of any of the bottles next season. I’m apprehensive about getting in on this deal given that I didn’t run out of solutions this year (bought the kit at end of July) and I won’t start testing again until around...

I know this is heresy, but I rely on the pool store for my CYA reading. I still do the dot test and I actually come reasonably close to the pool store. I also am a new pool owner so I know how much CYA I’ve actually put in the pool. Thankfully, all three data points are consistent. Again, I...

Sounds more like I should be dropping a thermometer in there until October. It was mid 60’s when I closed it. We’ve had an unusually warm week this week, but the chlorine is very high so that’s good. Sounds like the basic plan is to shock it to get you into the consistently cold weather and...

Does this make sense? I closed the pool. CYA of 70 and FC was about 22. No Polyquat. I'm thinking that I can (should) test the water throughout the winter as long as it’s not frozen. Thinking every week or every other week. I would just pull a bit of water using the pvc pipe/straw method...

Same here in Michigan, but pool is already scheduled to be closed. Next year I’ll probably wait until end of September. This year, being the first year of the pool, I was just ready to clear my head of pool matters and do some golfing. Next year, that shouldn’t be the case.

Must have just lost more than I expected to the sun. The chlorine was all from the same case bought just a couple days ago. Oh well, 22FC should be good for closing. I was planning on lifting the cover and dropping in another gal in October and maybe even November until the water is much...

I'm closing my pool and bringing my chlorine level up to SLAM level. CYA is around 70 (SWG). I added three gallons of 12.5 chlorine and the pool got up to 22FC. So the next day, I put in another gallon and I only got about 2 more PPM. Weather is chilly, no one is swimming but it is sunny so...

I’m about to close the pool and I’m wondering about the high level of chlorine and how to handle the water. If I bring It up to SLAM level, that is 28 for my cya. At that level, how careful do I have to be with the water? Will it bleach my clothes? Should I make it clear to the people closing...

Today was our last swim for the season. It got up to almost 80 degrees today and I heated the water to 85. Daughter and grandkids came over. I got the smoker out and did a pork butt for some pulled pork. Everyone swam into the evening (night swimming) with the pool lights on. It was a good...

I could use it other ways, but still hoping to get an answer to whether or not using it at closing and bringing CL over SLAM levels is bad and whether or not it goes bad (opened or not opened) over winter. Thanks.

In closing, I will need about 3 gallons of chlorine (12.5%) to get my pool to SLAM level. (I'm at about 6 FC now and three gallons will take me to 28 per the calculator. My cya is 70.) The pool store sells a case of 4 gallons for $14. If I have to open the 4th gallon to get up to SLAM level...

I will do that. Thanks for the review.

These are my current numbers. Other than bringing CL up to SLAM level, do you see anything I should address before closing? I have about 10 days before I close. Pool is nice and clear. FC - 7.5 CC - 0 PH - 7.75 TA - 85 CH - 200 CYA - 70 Thanks.

Actually, I’m getting low and I don’t want to have to buy more until next year. I’m about to close the pool for the season.

In the TF-100 kit, the directions are to fill the supplied bottle with the reagent up to the label and the rest with pool water. Further reading leads me to believe this is a 50/50 mix or, about 15 ml of each (reagent and pool water) My question is whether or not I can make a smaller batch...

I’m assuming it will be spring loaded. So I guess snapping them open is relatively easy - good. As for brushing to distribute, do you just swoosh it around a bit so it doesn’t settle to the bottom, or do you churn the water for awhile (several minutes) to try to distribute it? Yes, Michigan...

I will be closing a bit early. I plan to bring the pool up to SLAM level and not use polyquat. In reading this forum, some mentioned checking the CL monthly (assuming until it’s real cold/freezing) and adding CL if needed. My question is about adding CL without the pump. I’m also wondering...

That’s my robot at night in about 6 foot of water. Pretty clear!

This is true, but I have a granite counter and a ceramic floor and I still drink out of actual glasses. But the pool area is definitely 100% a no glass zone.