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*******That's kinda what happened last year. We had a big floaty that we left in there for that reason but didn't think it tie it to keep it in the middle so it didn't work out so well. I was thinking though that the pillow might still leave some room for stuff on the sides that's why I was...

Last year we just put a big tarp over the pool and then tied it down so it couldn't move which worked fine but the only problem I found was that this spring when we went to open it there was alot of water, leaves and etc laying on top of the pool cover and as some of you know who have read my...

Ohhhhh so even if you're not using the pool or planning on using it for awhile it's better to leave it open til around Labor Day to prevent algae from growing? I didn't know that....guess it's the warm weather/water that makes algae grow? I learn something new almost every time I come on here...

Sadly seeing that my pool doesn't get much sun during the day it normally has to be pretty hot out for the water to be tolerable to go swimming so since it's been getting a little cooler in the mornings and only in the low 80's it's probably going to be pool closing time soon so I thought I...

We actually changed the sand a couple months ago. I think it's the gauge. My pretty pool.... My pressure gauge in when off When it's on it usually reads about 3 or 4 (the closest line to the 5)

Should the pump be running when people are in the pool swimming or does that matter?

TexasSplash.........hahahaha I like the last sentence there.......I have felt like that many times with the PH test and I have only been doing it about a month or so because my eyes aren't very good so thanks for giving these suggestions I will have to try them next time.......normally though if...

I have the K-2006C test kit and I use bleach :)

Okay I'll have to check them out......thanks :)

And where can you find them at? Walmart, Home Depot, Lowe's or what? Also is it better to get a more costly one or does it really matter?

Well I've never really dealt with a pool before so I'm not really sure if it is or not but i would guess that it is. And it definitely is pretty strong after I backwash...... - - - Updated - - - Yes I backwash the filter and the water flow is stronger than it is before I backwash but I don't...

Okay, thanks for explaining that. That makes sense.......and yes I do have a skimmer and the debris on the floor I do remove it by net and/or vacuum. I searched online and found what I believe is my pump and filter system. I believe it's a Hayward VL Series Sand Filter System (picture below)...

I don't know the specifics of it.....I'm thinking it's a Hayward but not really sure. I assume I could get that information off of the actual pump and filter right? I'm pretty sure it's not a multi-speed pump though....and yes I'm pretty sure that it does go to 0 when it's off.....I'll try to...

I'm not sure but I might have mentioned some where before about my PSI being pretty low and wondering if that was normal or not but I'm not sure if I did or not so figured I would ask. The pressure gauge we have on it (sand filter) has a 0 and a 5 and then 3 marks between them and it's usually...

Ctrav.....I've been a member of this site for awhile now. Started out the summer with a green pool got that cleared up pretty quick but had a cloudy pool forever and was listening to pool store people and using test strips for a long time then I found this site got the K-2006C kit and replaced a...

My TA was 170 the last time I checked it but tonight it was 120 so guess that's good huh? Also most of the time the return jet does spray above the water or at least half of it does depending on the water level because of how the pool has settled over time. So I'd say it seems all levels are...

So a PH of 7.4-7.6 is good? And is the TA of 120 better than the 170 or are both of them okay with the PH where it normally is? And when you say if TA gets too low....do you mean below the 50 mark or what? - - - Updated - - - So a PH of 7.4-7.6 is good? And is the TA of 120 better than the...

Okay so link says TA needs to be 50-90+ so does that + mean there's no limit to how high it can be and still be okay? Also if I'm understanding correctly the PH doesn't have to be 7.2 it can be anywhere between 7.2 and 7.8 and that's okay?

I normally only check FC and PH regularly and usually only have to add chlorine. My PH was normally running around 7.6-7.8 and sometimes 7.4. Well the other day I added a little extra and got it down to 7.2 and my TA had been around 170-200 well tonight I checked and PH was up to 7.6 so I...

Wow I didn't know chlorine shouldn't be stored outside......I just had them where they're at for convenience because to have the bleach inside means I have to carry it up and down a hill whenever I need to use it which is usually every other day and as you said I'm old too so there's that...

I never add them at the same time because I had heard that could be dangerous......I don't like danger....hahaha As for storing them together I have a porch near the pool where I store all pool related stuff so they are semi close, probably about a foot away from each other. Is that too close...

I didn't notice the "smoke" from the bottle of MA until the 2nd bottle I got and started using...it was nasty smelling too. Must have been a new/stronger bottle than the first one that I had used. I have a little plastic bowl (that equals a cup) that I use to poor my bleach and MA in with and...

Oh okay. I was thinking it needed to run for like 6-8 hours at a time

Was wondering how long you should leave pump running and should you do that at night or during the day or does it matter? Wondered if should be running when people are in the pool or if that matters either.

Oh okay......well that probably explains why I had bubbles in my pool this morning because I hadn't before. Guess I need to stop and get some plain bleach on my way home tonight....huh? Thanks for the info :)

MKNAUSS: I see in the reply from you (show above) that you were making sure that no splashless bleach was being used.....why is that? I'm just wondering because I knew no scented ones but I wasn't aware or didn't remember not to use splashless and I think that's what the last gallon was that I...

Wow I'm glad I asked this question. I was thinking that I had read to wait somewhere but wasn't sure so thought I better ask to make sure. Glad I did. Thanks everyone!!

I have finally succeeded in getting a clean clear balanced pool. Only question I have right now is can you add bleach and muriatic acid at the same time or should there be some length of time between adding them? Thanks :D