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I just noticed the bleach bottles around the pool...lol.

Ok, using the pool calculator, your initial dose of bleach should have been (8) 96oz bottles of bleach. That would increase your FC to 15. After the initial dose, you should test your CL levels as often as possible and add enough bleach to bring your FC level back up to 15. You would use the...

I'm adding the info I received in PM so everyone has it: I started my conversion 4 days ago. (Sunday) Prior to that on Thursday and then again on Friday I used a total of 4 bottles of Oxidizer. Needless to say my test strip was a dark blue. Day 1 Sunday I used 4 96oz bottles 4 x's = 1536oz =...

Hi and Welcome to TFP! As far as your numbers are concerned, they seem a bit high, but we cannot really determine if they are right or not, because we don't know what you have done. If you could post what actions you have taken after each test result and the approximate time you did the tests...

and fast! :goodjob:

It's beautiful!

The cheapest I've found is $3.99/gal for 12.5% and $16.95 for the 5 gal carbouy with a $6 dep. Found at branch brook/namco.

You may need to backwash your filter. I noticed when mine is dirty, my poolskim bubbles. There shouldn't be any bubbles. It should look like a vortex.

I have a 1 HP pump with one return and the poolskim. It handles the flow ok. You definitely want the stronger flow to help the poolskim pull the debris and to keep the water circulating. Sometimes the poolskim connection will get a little loose, but I just tighten it back up and it's fine.

Ok, I have some pics. It may look unorthodox, but it works and everything is leak free. I am going to try a modification using larger tubing to see if I can increase the flow. Hope that helps.

Ok, thanks for the info. I don't know anything about plumbing, so I am just trying to learn as much as I can. I'm sure I'll understand it better once I get the parts.

I actually have the liquidator installed on my pool with flexible hoses, clear braided pvc hose, regulare schedule 40 pvc and some couplers. I will take a picture of it and post it later this evening.

Hi Rabbit, I am getting ready to do this mod and I have a couple of questions. Figured I would reply here instead of starting a new thread in case anyone else had the same questions. I am wondering why the check valve is 1/4" if the tubing is being changed to 3/8"? Also, what is the purpose...

Hi! Welcome to the forum. It looks as though the pool company already knew your CYA was too high because they had your FC level up to 13, so they were already compensating for it. That is probably the reason they didn't balk at the request to pay for the water for the drains and refills.

It was for this exact reason I bought mine. I have a lot of maple trees and the amount of leaves and copters they drop is ridiculous. The pool skim works great on these! I love it.

When I needed my pool filled last year, my water company suggested they could arrange a fill from a fire hydrant. I didnt' follow up on it because I thought it might be too expensive, so I used my hose. Probably should have done it since I am paying for it now through the water bill and sewer...

Hi! Welcome to TFP! It would help if you told us why you are draining it. If we don't know the problem, we can't offer correct advice.

Yes, that's it. Thanks.

I bought a poolskim and it was the best thing I ever did. I get bombarded with the helicopters all summer. It sucks them right up. I rarely have to skim. ETA: Last year I was open in early April because I had to get a new liner. I bought the poolskim in May, I believe. It makes a HUGE...

No need to apologize. We are all here to learn :-D

Any luck getting it for a WM phone?

Thanks. I have found that it is difficult to get all the gunk out of the rocks. We have a lot of maple trees and they drop those helicopters all summer.

It also looks as though the pool was a baquacil pool at one point. The filter media may need to be changed also.

I pop in every now and then, too! :gone: ....LOL

It looks great! I love the colors. It looks so inviting. I know you are glad to almost be done considering how long it's been.

You could try the poolskim. It attaches to the return. I have one and it works great. I have a lot of maple trees, so there is always something falling in the pool. I hardly ever had to skim. Here's the link to the website: http://www.poolskimusa.com/

You should continue to add bleach daily to maintain your FC. Just brush the pool when adding it to stir the water and get the bleach mixed in. If you can brush twice a day, that would be the best thing to do until the pump can be fixed.

CYA doesn't lower your pH, pucks do.

Re: Switching to BBB from Bacq Ok. It is going to be too difficult to try and test for 15 with the test you have. The FC needs to be at 15 and the test you have tests for TC , which is a combination of FC+CC. Wal-mart has a drop based kit that you can get for about $15-$20. You could pick...

You can also read this post. I think it may be exactly what you are looking for. closing-ag-pool-using-cover-where-it-freezes-solid-t2904.html?hilit=closing