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  1. ChelleSte

    Types of hot tubs: rec's for cheapest options?

    I've been thinking about getting an inflatable hot tub but I'm wondering what other budget styles are available that people like? Preferably $1k or less.
  2. ChelleSte

    Chlorine now or wait?

    I'm refilled and ready to start testing/balancing and start my SLAM. However, they're calling for gusty tstorms and downpours this afternoon and evening. I'm guessing I need to wait until after because of the large amounts of rain. Would some chlorine now be helpful or just wasteful? I have 10%...
  3. ChelleSte

    When do you balance salt? Am I planning my opening properly?

    I'm hooked back up and getting close to being fully refilled. I've netted all I can get, leaf vacuumed most the floor (there's a couple left that I'll get when algae vacuuming and brushing). Once done filling: Open water lines Start pump "on" (for 24/7) Start SWG? Or wait on this? Check and...
  4. ChelleSte

    Recommendations for mesh covers

    Looking for a mesh cover for long, heavy winter (Wisconsin). Anyone have tried and true brand recommendations? TIA!
  5. ChelleSte

    Winter cover for AG— heavy snow Wisc., newb.

    This is my first time attempting to winterize my pool. I have always just taken it down completely but my dad is the one who knows how to/helps and he recently had a heart attack 😭 I don't want him trying to do anything (he's stubborn as Darn and WILL do it if I don't get it done myself before...
  6. ChelleSte

    High CYA somehow!? Is it ok?

    I have no idea how my CYA raised when I had it perfect... but it's at 90 now. My pool was green, added bleach and it's blue but cloudy now. My pH also raised (we've had massive storms and super high heat waves). Levels: CC: .5 FC: 1.5 CYA: 90 pH: over 8 (hot pink) I do have a SWG so I guess...
  7. ChelleSte

    Extremely confused about salt level

    When I opened my pool I added 6 (40 lb) bags of salt. Per Pool Math, that's correct. However, I recently got a low salt warning on my SWG and it won't run until fixed. I got a K-1766 kit that I used and it took 23 drops (swirled to mix after every drop) meaning 4600ppm. My salt cell may be...
  8. ChelleSte

    How important is a vacuum?

    How important is it to vacuum vs brushing? I just have a basic Intex one that hooks to the (cartridge) filter/pump and from what I've read I would need to remove the cover and cartridge to prevent the gunk from returning to my pool? Or is that just for bad algae cleanups? Can I get by just...
  9. ChelleSte

    Please help with my GREEN MONSTER!!

    I went on vaca for 5 days and came home to an OK pool, but unfortunately I got nailed with a flu bug and have been down. Two days ago I noticed the pool was slightly green, yesterday more so, and today it's dark. I've been too sick to do anything with it 😭 I'm not in store ready shape today...