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I do have a skimmer and pump basket, but I do not have a leaf basket on my cleaner. I need to get one and I just ordered hair nets for my skimmer basket. After the last storm my pressure dropped and after doing some checking it turned out those long grassy solids had got tangled up in my...

This is what I found when I opened my filter canister. After two or three bad monsoon storms and my pressure going up 5 psi I decided it was time to check the filters. Since I have never been inside the canister before and not sure of the condition of my filters, I ordered new ones just to be...

Is it possible the impeller is plugged up with junk and the pump is not operating at full capacity?

Pleasantly surprised! After replacing approximately 3100 gallons of water in one day, of course this is an estimation of GPM bym y non scientific, non calibrated method of determination. I have seen some promising results. (CYA 200+ down to 180) originally my dilution test was over the 100 mark...

I lucked out. My house water is only about 4.5 gpm and I found a pump that when adjusted properly matches the output. I know, very slow, but I have nothing but time. I figure 10 hours a day for 6 days will get me close and 7 will put me over. I know it is not a complete swap since I will be...

LOL!!! You sure flipped on the tarp method fast. Both of you have a good idea about slowly draining and adding water at the same rate. It will be slow, but I am going to give it a shot. I do not have a hydrant in the vicinity so I will just use a slow submersible and fill with a water hose...

Unfortunately I have not found anybody doing this. There is a company in Tucson, but their machine is down and won't be repaired for a few months. If anybody else does it, they are not advertising for it, or I'm just not looking in the right place.

Ok, holding off until I hear back from you. Thanks

I appreciate your responses and I am not doubting you. Here is my game plan. I am going to make sure my pool is brushed and clean. I am going to put new filters in since I was going to do this anyways. I will then do an overnight FC test. If I do not pass I will slam. The calculator is saying...

I performed the OCLT last night and had a 2 PPM loss. I would be more concerned if my pool had no extra debris from the storm, my filters were freshly cleaned, and my pool was not crystal clear without any signs of algae. But I am a rock and your stating if I fail the OCLT I should SLAM. That is...

So the path I'm going is the correct one? Keep the pool clean, my chlorine levels to match the CYA levels and try to make it through the summer? Can you answer my concern about the storm debris? Does the storm debris cause a high usage of chlorine? Is this the possible reason for my high...

OP said 3 gallons brings his pool to shock level. Now Im not sure what his shock level number is, but the calculator says 12. If his chlorine is getting it to shock level it must be of some strength. To educate the OP and myself, If the chlorine has lost some potency, does it get used up in the...

Anybody in here from Arizona that can recommend or deter me from draining my pool half way during our hot summer. I am trying to keep my FC at 20 since my CYA is over 200. without leaving pucks in it is a challenge. My PH is now 7.4 since I pulled the pucks. My TA is 125 and my CH is 600. We...

Fry's market place where I live in Arizona has 10% gallons/two pack for $5.00. 17109 mfg date

To bring things up to date. In my town Home Depot has 10% pool chlorine for $3.43 a gallon in a two gallon box. Best I can find. Laundry bleach comes out to a lot more.

Purchased 10% liquid chlorine today and am pulling the tablets. I know the only way to get my CYA down is to drain and refill. My only concern is with the high heat and a plaster pool, not sure about draining at this time. I suppose I could drain it down 3/4 and refill. Those with experience and...

Hello to all. New here,but have done a lot of reading and have asked a couple of questions on other threads. It was requested I start my own thread with my specific parameters. I live in Arizona and temps have been in the high 100's. 17000 gallon diving pool. I have a pool guy who comes once a...

WowL 494 oz of 6% bleach. Sure this is healthy?

I have pretty much the exact same story as the OP. I am also in Az. with a CYA of 200. Pool guy keeps putting in chlorine tabs and advises a pool drain when it cools. I want to can the pool guy and take over, but am still a little leery of it all. I am going to pull the puck holders and switch...

Just a question that pertains to this topic. My CYA is in the upper 100's. I use tablets as that is what my pool guy uses. I am going to start taking care of this myself. I was advised not to drain the water in the heat of the Arizona summer. Is this true and what is the reason?

Been using this site to learn as much as I can about maintaining my pool. Like the title says, I'm 53 and this is my first pool ever. I have been paying a pool company to maintain my pool but believe I can do this myself at a substantial savings. Looking forward to learning more about pool care...