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For those who live in freezing climates, remove the gauge and plug the hole when you close your pool. The water in the gauge won't normally drain completely, thus freeze damaging the gauge. Also a greased works gauge will work fine for pool applications. Liquid filled is more necessary for...

Dial 811. They may locate private lines in NY. Otherwise rent an underground utility detector. RadioDetection makes several good units.

Let it run. Depending on the size of particles it may take a while. I'm assuming that your chemistry is otherwise in spec.

Ollie's in SE NC has 12% for $2.99 per gallon.

I didn't notice a rise in pressure for about 24 hours or so. Then it jumped up 10psi. The cellulose didn't seem to have much effect by itself, it just caught everything else. Which it is supposed to do. As I remember, about 4 cups. It was a 14K abg pool. What are you trying to filter out?

I have used cellulose a few times, primarily to trap precipitated iron. It would take about 36hours to become effective...then it really slowed things down.

Are you planning on installing an automatic cover? Were they aware of any future plans?

Snakes are not usually an expected component of any pool heater, of any manufacturer. I would encourage him to leave and figure out how to prevent his further access. I'm fine with snakes (non-venomous) but have had poor experiences with them snuggling up to equipment that wasn't designed to...

Welcome to TFP! Apparently you have a Dolphin and a sand filter, you can add those to your signature. If what you are seeing is actually floating around, then it is likely either dust or sand fines rather than sand. Sand will sink to the bottom to be vacuumed and returned to the filter. If...

The cheapest way is to use nails. You want to put a lot of weight on top of the structure that your house requires to keep you dry and the walls erect? As a former general contractor that's like asking what's the cheapest used tires I could by for my wife or daughter's car. Asking that...

Remember that lightning damage does not have to come in through the power side in order to damage electronics. I've had lightning come in through a galvanized water line and do it's number. Electronics generally don't appreciate more than 10% over board voltage to fry. A close strike can air...

I recently purchased a Fleck (Pentair) Iron Pro Water Softener and Iron Filter on Amazon, $559.00 delivered. It replaced a Rainsoft unit that died. The well water has dissolved iron as well as calcium and magnesium. It's in Union County, NC for those that are familiar with that area. From my...

The common procedure is to divert the first 15 minutes (or so, depending upon the dirt load) of rainfall to the ground so that the dirt and other debris gets washed off, then send the rest to the reservoir. The old school method was to make the kids run out in the rain to do it. I have seen...

Welcome to TFP! If you check the Chlorine/CYA chart (Pool School - Chlorine / CYA Chart) you will see that with a CYA of 50 your FC is not yet up to shock level. More chlorine (or a partial water replacement) will be required to destroy the algae bloom you are experiencing.

It's calcium and/or magnesium. We had the same problem. Also had urinary problems with our cats. A reverse osmosis filter took care of it for the ice cubes and cats, a water softener will do it for the house.

I have a small (3 acres) pond. After having a Trouble Free Pool for 9 years, I won't deliberately go in the pond. I did do an accidental face plant once and my boots were white for three weeks. Not sure what was on them, but a lot of run off from the neighbor's field. TFP way for me!

Remember that tablets will increase the CYA. They are handy for vacation use, but otherwise just stick to liquid chlorine. Make sure that you don't add anything between the nighttime reading and the morning reading for the SLAM. Chlorinate and circulate an hour before the nighttime reading.

My pool is less than 150' from a 95 acre tobacco field. The prevailing wind is from across the field. I get more than that much in an afternoon.

Welcome to TFP! Small pools require as much persistent attention as large ones, which is to say once they are balanced they won't take much. My vote is for algae. A low CC doesn't necessarily mean the algae isn't present. The SLAM is supposed to continue until you pass the OCLT. Otherwise...

And I have enough knowledge to live in a place that I don't have to shovel frozen water.:kim:

I wonder how many pools will get ruined by copycat idiots?

I've got self delivered bait! If he brought 40 or 50 friends we would have catered dinner!

Orifice spiders are a nefarious group. They also inhabit gas grills and anywhere an unused hole is available. Tuition...cost of education.

Dollar Tree (if you have one nearby and they still have water) is a cheap source of clean water. Then use a bucket to flush with. Sponge bath time!

Did you remove the gauge to prevent damage from freezing over the winter? The water won't drain out of the gauge, thus freezing is a common malady. Not returning to zero is an indication of damage. Did you clean the surfaces of the filter body and valve thoroughly before you lubed them and...

Just looked at your earlier post....a remarkable change indeed! It looks like the family was anxious to pitch in and help to enjoy the results of the work.

Welcome to TFP! And congratulations on finding the site and your successful application of both modern pool practice and ingenuity in solving your problem. We'll be looking forward to pics of your newly renovated oasis when you are finished.

I meant to say "hydrostatic". Brain cramps sometimes occur in the evening.

Try using your hose to block the skimmer (or use a plug) to isolate the skimmer line. If it doesn't leak you've got a direction.