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Cool!!! He most likely will not truck water in. That section you posted have more info on how to treat pools with well water?

Need assistance with well water pool. Gunite coating as well and a hot tub attached to pool. Any difference when adding chemicals??? I am thinking 25,000 gal. I don't know all the info yet, pool guy coming tomorrow. Thanks. It is a D.E. filter. I am asking for a friend, not my pool!!!! Thanks!

Can someone tell me what to use to remove the connector piece that is still stuck in side of pool where the rover attaches? More than half of the plastic piece broke off, so the notches are not there. I have tried needle nose pliers, big pliers and nothing works. I need another brain or two to...

daily just about. 3-4 times at least a week.

it is. :-)

Thats what I thought but its not working. If I just backwash maybe the filter still holds some algae?? I have not taken it apart to clean it thoroughly. Maybe???

I have a question along these lines....I get the poor circulation but my pool has consistently grown algae after a shock, maybe within a week or two. Im killing myself scrubbing. something else has got to be the issue. All my numbers are within the ranges listed here. Is there something else I...

yea I know lol. thanks!

Yep, I knew it lol. At least the water is warming up, 84 degrees right now here so I will start it AGAIN in a few days, ugh. I am getting a small wire brush, goggles and try to find a higher bleach content. Now, what about the maintenance I mentioned above? :-)

Yes I did at least twice a day because my plaster has little valleys, hard to explain it, like popcorn ceiling? just smaller bumps. I did my best on it. We shall see I guess. I have a wire brush btw.

Thank you again to all that has helped with my pool. Now that I have returned to the TFP way of caring for my pool, any suggestions on keeping my plaster looking pretty, white and free of algae? I got in it yesterday and noticed, in the little dips of the plaster, some green spots, where the...

Hi CajunGuy, I had the same problem with my return jets on my pool. I finally took the jets off that are in the pool and low and behold, I had a coin the size of a 50 cent piece in there lol. Could not believe it. Sputtering stopped once it was removed. Don't know how it got in there either...

I AM PRESTINE! FC-9.5 (A LITTLE HIGH BUT IT WILL COME DOWN, GONNA KEEP IT AT 5-6) C-.05 CH-300 TA-60 CYA-40 PH-7.7 Happy Happy Happy!!!

Yes to all 3 tests. I am good. :-)

Recommended Levels Vinyl with Bleach FC 3-7 (See chart) pH 7.5-7.8 TA 50-90+ CH 0-350 (Don't add) CYA 30-50 with SWG FC 3-5 (See chart) pH 7.5-7.8 TA 60-80 CH 0-300 (Don't add) CYA 70-80 Plaster with Bleach FC 3-7 (See chart) pH 7.5-7.8 TA 70-90+ CH 250-350 CYA 30-50 with SWG FC...

2nd and final day today! Pool looks great, all the algae is gone! I have a few questions for anyone who has an oval pool. 1. Does anyone use the concave plastic bristle brushes and are they better than the straight metal bristle ones. 2. any advice on cleaning the steps and corners around the...

Third reading is at 12 now. Finally. Yes I know it's difficult to clean it but it has to be done. I may get my pool guy to do it lol. He fixes the equipment only for me. I will spray it down with a Clorox solution when he breaks it down. The discoloration on the bottom is now gone!!! :-) I have...

Man, the algae is hard to get off the walls. :-( I am using a wire pool bristle brush but its difficult to brush the sides down low since my pool is oval. I am using a plastic hand bristle brush for the spots on the top area I can reach, its working well!! Yes, I am testing every two hours and...

Well it needed 333 oz and each bottle was 121, I guess poured lol. It full on sun here today, by tonight I will need to add more I am sure, lots of algae on the walls. :-) Thanks for the quick reply!!!

Lol, yes just started it at 830 am. this was my first FC reading after adding the required amount of chlorine, 1.7 was the first FC reading, its 17 correct? My CYA was 30 so my target FC is 12.

yep, did it twice. 34 drops before it turned clear.

per the FAS/DPD drop test. I just started the slam this am, this was my first reading, I just need to know if its 17, I think it is lol. from 1.7 on the conversion.

My first slam FC reading- 1.7 I am not good at math lol. I think its 17?

nice, thanks! - - - Updated - - - 1 more thing before I start this, I backwashed a month ago. My pump reading is 18 but I should not go over 23 on my system. If I get close during the slam, is it ok if I backwash it for 20-30 seconds to bring down the pressure? I read it again and yes I can...

I was wondering about that part. I have read so much on TPF page I'm dizzy lol. I cant remember where the levels for each chemical was either lol. My TA should be between 50-80 right? Pool temp is 82 today. A bit chilly out to get in for now so I will wait lol. CSI says -0.52 per the reading...

I am assuming muratic acid? The deposits are on the bottom of the pool mainly, just scrap it with a plastic putty knife or do you have another option?

My CYA is 30!!! Woohoo! Not as the pool place stated lol. I know, imagine that. :-) On to the SLAM. Will start that tomorrow. Also I have what appears to be calcium deposits on my plaster. The previous owner did use an algecide but I am not sure if it was a constant thing. The water here is not...

I am ready to! Just need some sun lol. We should have it tomorrow so I am looking forward to it! Have the pages bookmarked to SLAM, and what do you think about the Borates? Do you use them?

Finally received all my testing goodies! Here are the numbers, minus the CYA test as it is still cloudy here in Texas: FC-8 CC-.05 CH-350 TA-60 PH-7.2 Until I get a sunny day, which may be tomorrow, I am just doing the basics. So far its looking good, minus the algae growing lol. Yes, it's...

Roger that. I have another 24 hr. shift tomorrow and REALLY hope it does not flood like the forecasts are saying. :-( It is saying 100% where I am. This summer I will have the best tan ever! Its usually super hot here after rains like this LOL!