Search results

  1. I

    How long can the pool stay empty

    Well that sounds fantastic.
  2. I

    How long can the pool stay empty

    Update: The water level got just below the top step overnight. And whatever the coating is over the plaster started to crack like mud in the desert! Arg!! Refilling. We will have to drain and add simultaneously, I suppose. Any ideas how to repair?
  3. IMG_0934.jpg

    IMG_0934.jpg

  4. I

    How long can the pool stay empty

    It is, I believe, a 1978 plaster pool which has had some kind repairs made to it, and a gel coat done over the plaster. Everything I have read says we need to replace at least 67% of the water to get chemicals back in line. I was not aware of heat being an issue, tho. The city website...
  5. I

    How long can the pool stay empty

    We need to drain the pool and refil due to chemicals building up, and needing to use more and more chlorine to keep up. While it is empty we would like to re-grout the tile around the top. 1. How long can we safely stay empty in Phoenix, AZ? 2. Is there a certain kind of grout to use? 3. Is...
  6. I

    Pool looks great, cartridge filters had green tinge

    Also, while running the kreepy Krawly was running, it pulled the light assembly out if it's hole in the wall. Can I just dive in And put it back in place. It doesn't appear to be shorted out. Just out of place.
  7. image.jpg

    image.jpg

  8. I

    Pool looks great, cartridge filters had green tinge

    I'm using a Taylor K-2006. I have read ABc's several times. I will read the other 2 again today
  9. I

    Pool looks great, cartridge filters had green tinge

    I am very new to this, and grateful there are those more experienced ones willing to help. We had a lot of wind yesterday. I was washing out cartridge filters hoping to make them last just a little longer. but the "dirt" i them was greyish green. that tells me that I have an algae problem...