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We are within a week or two (depending on temp and rain) of having a new liner installed. I've looked around TFP and have found bits and pieces of the start up procedures on the forums, but can't seem to find an article that lays out the steps on adding CYA, liquid chlorine, etc. We will be...

Need to replace our liner in a 16 x 32 SWG retangular inground pool. Can only find ONE company that services our area. Latest estimate is $7,300 excluding replacing one skimmer (cracked and repaired) - $1,500 each to replace the skimmers. Pool was built in 2008 so seems logical to replace...

All summer water held in pool except for evaporation. Last 10 days hubby noticed a slight water drop and we assumed another leak in the skimmer. Went out of town on Wednesday until yesterday and luckily he had the forethought to turn off the pump. We returned to a drop of about 4 inches per...

Our liner is on its last legs. Any recommendations in the North GA area? We’re in Blairsville and most likely our nearest source would be Gainsville or Atlanta. If not, since I’m just beginning my research and have lots of questions regarding liner options, what ?’s for contractor etc. Current...

Our sand filter developed a pinhole leak last year and TFP educated me that it was no longer safe to use. I despise throwing our solar covers to the landfill every few years and found a friend who will reuse to cover old farm/junk he collects. So after some thought, got the hubby to cut the...

I use only Morton Pool Salt in our pool but it is not available anywhere within a 100 miles from Walmart (except for $36 for a 40 lb bag WHAT???) A few years ago, I tried the Clorox brand of salt that resulted in severe staining and a huge investment to get rid of the stains. Our local Home...

In April, had to replace the control valve. Yesterday, a pinhole leak started near the collar in the SD-80 (installed 2008). The only replacement filter I can find online is approximately $550 - most sellers are out of stock with an unknown restock date. Thinking about a total replacement at...

As I'm sure most of you know, solar pool covers have doubled in price when I began researching them during last summer. I'm convinced I'll never get more than 2 years before they begin to disintegrate. A 12MM 16 x 32 cover was $75 two years ago! I found the same 12mm Sun2Solar brank after...

My solar pool cover is beginning to disintergrate. We usually get about 2 seasons out of them (12 mil) so I went online to Amazon to buy a replacement. I paid $85 in March 2018 (not used until May that year) and was astounded to find the exact product - a 16 x 32 blue 12mil cover is now a...

If anyone lives in the North Ga Mountains area, I bought DE last year at Home Depot and I believe it was 25lbs as I could not find a smaller quantity. Since I have a sand filter, it will last me several lifetimes! I’d be glad to share with anyone in need - no charge of course!

About 1 week away from closing pool for the winter. Was never able to successfully rid liner of stains due to Clorox pool salt. My levels are all within operating parameters so ?ing whether to do the AA treatment now b4 SLAM and drift down following TFP guidelines or waiting until spring? Any...

Hopefully on last 24 hours of my SLAM based on the smaller amounts of chlorine needed! Currently CYA is 50 so have SLAMMED for that level. When do I begin to raise my CYA to target level? Do I wait until I pass the OCLT? Since I'm running the filter 24/7 didn't know if I can add CYA now...

Day 3 of Slam process. Current reading FC 16.5 ( goal 20) CC 0 CYA. 50 TA. 70 PH. 7.2 Failed AA treatment and could not hold chlorine to minimum so began SLAM 7/28. Slight amounts of sand in pool. Filter backwashed and so nasty cleaned sand. It’s 10 years old so will replace. Assume...

Used a bag of Clorox Salt last month and within a week, had staining on the pool steps, walls, and floor. Pool was stable with readings of FC 4.5 - 5, CYA 70, TA 70, PH 7.2 7/18 I added 4.6 oz of AA and then 3.4 oz AA after stains were slight. Added 2 bottles of Jack's Purple and left the...

Pool has been sparkly clean with very little staining (well water) - the best in the three years we've owned the pool! Needed salt and instead of buying Morton's at Walmart that we always use, I bought a bag of Clorox salt (being cheap)! :twisted: Paying for it now! Staining all over stairs...

Need help with the TA and PH This a.m. readings TC: 5 CYA 60 (added stabilzer to bring to 75) TA 50 PH 6.8 Water temp: 87 Opened pool 5/11 and TA was 100 and PH in normal range 7.2 - 7.5. Slammed using Pool Math. Then went way two weeks within a month and SWG set too high so turned off...

Opened the pool on 5/11 with these results: TC= 0 CYA < 20 TA = 100 PH = 7.2 (slightly higher but less than 7.5 water temp 68 Followed pool math and tested daily. Today’s readings: TC = 6 (had to up as TC had fallen to 3). Yes, passed Overnight test few times and had drifted down to 7 and...

My Pentair 1 hp pump started whining and appears to be dying - it's almost 10 years old. Am looking to replace with the same pump but for an additional $30 - $40, would it be wise to upgrade to a 1.5 hp? Pool owner for only a few years so not pump savy. Handy hubby will be doing the...

2nd year user @ TFP - opened SW pool on 5/10/17 to green water. Initial tests: FC 0 CC 0 CYA 65 PH 7.2 TA 60 Followed SLAM procedures and after passing OCLT test, CYA was 50 on 5/13 so added 56 oz of stabilizer. CYA has remained at 65 since 5/16. This a.m. readings (after 2.8 inches of...

Prior threads in CHEM 201 were very helpful! I was battling stains and this forum suggested that I wait until end of season to do the AA treatment once my CYA was in range. I bought my Taylor 100 kit, SLAMMED and was able to stabilize my CYA and all levels have remained in range (for the past...

The SLAM is over and these are my readings: FC 12 (and dropping) CC 0 TA 90 PH 7.3 CYA 40 Salt 2900 I know I need to increase CYA to 70 and that the CYA will lower the PH, but what about the TA - do I wait a week after CYA is in range? Also, we have NOT backwashed since SLAM ended...

Start SLAM on July 25 - water was mostly clear, slight green algae on pool ladder and vinyl felt little "fuzzy" - tried battling stains w/AA but pool has had a <20 cya. Followed TFP advice (earlier thread that I cannot find to contine posting) - got CYA to 40 and began SLAM. Newbie so wanted...

Just tested (first time) with TFT-100 Kit as I need to SLAM pool Results: FAS/DPD 2.0 CC .5 CYA R-001 <20 - 30 ppm CYA R-7065 ??? 40 could still vaguely see black dot TC 2.5 PH 7.2 I went to the Clorine/CYA Chart for SWG. Since my CYA is < 20 -...

I have taken the advice to SLAM the pool and deal with the staining end of season. I have ordered the TFT-100 test kit as our kit did not have the FAS-DPD or CYA tests. TFP indicates I need to raise my PH up before doing so. This a.m.'s tests were PH 7.2 and TA 90 (Chlorine <.3). I've read...

We are in the process of attempting the AA treatment to rid pool stains - 2007 forum. This is our second attempt - last month we did not have enuf Jack's Purple Stuff and the stain came back so started the process again today with plenty of Jacks on hand. Unfortunately, we ran out of AA (used...

What a great site - I've been looking at posts for awhile and finally got the time to register (who knew how quick it would be)!!!!! Many thanks to the ADMIN for such an informative site. Eventually, I might have a clue as to finally getting the pool water correct! Last year we bought a house...