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I noted small, elevated areas on the bottom of my abg pool 2 summers ago. At that time I couldn't figure out what was happening. Two years later, these have grown further into the pool and I figured out these must be tree roots. I have not noticed any leakage or lowing of the water level but...

Thanks for the thought of using a spading fork. I did try but not helpful for me. Went back to the wooden handled hammer and with much struggle, and trying to open first thing in am before pump came on, I was able to open and clean the pump skimmer basket. Mostly bugs which must accumulate...

Hello, I have recently successfully converted my 4 y.o. 15x24 oval AG pool from Baquacil to chlorine with the help of TFP. I have 2 other mechanical issues I am in desperate need of help with: 1. I hear a loud gurgling nose near the return and after studying my pool have come to realize my...

Hi Matt, Sorry for not posting... I have been having much better luck maintaining chlorine during the day. Could be because I am now home during the day and able to test, but I think the pool water has just "settled down" and the CYA is doing it's job now. Have not dropped to zero x8 days now...

No, I did not have a scale, so used a dry measure cup & added 40 oz initially, then added additional 2.5oz. This cloudy afternoon @ 3:15pm FC 5.5 ( dropped from 10.8 in 10 hrs today)

Hi Matt, I assume the Hayward Power-Flo LX pump is a single speed, it always "sounds the same" (model SP1580X15TLFP). Horsepower is 1.5 and there is only one return and yes, the valve is on filter. OCLT results: Last evening @ 7:05pm FC 11.4 (57 drops x.2) This morning @ 5am FC 10.8 (54 x.2)...

Hi Matt, After studying the pool and return I think I have discovered the cause of the loud gurgling noise. The return is so forceful that it is creating a vortex ( looks like a little tornado) on the surface of the pool, and when the vortex gets longer and moves to and makes contact with the...

Conversion completed and sand was changed and CYA added 6/18/17. I also added 8oz Borax to bring 7.2 ph up to balance before adding the CYA. On 6/19 the FC dropped to 2.5 during the day, but every day since 6/20 it has dropped to zero, as I was away at work and tested in the early evening...

Lost no FC this morning: FC 7 CC 0 1 pm FC 0 CYA 50 --done outside on sunny afternoon Added 95 ozs 12.5% So I am going through a lot of chlorine. I used Clorax pool & spar Chlorine stabilizer--Label says "principal functioning agent Cyanuric Acid 100.00% Any other suggestions?? I am worrying...

I have not been testing CYA outside and have been mixing/shaking the solution vigorously. I will try testing outdoors and mixing gently. That said, after having done the Baquacil conversion successfully, I know I put the white CYA pellets in a white cotton sock, squeezed it occasionally and...

Thanks for your advice. Cloudy day, backwashed filter, though really did not need it. Added a little more water and @ 12:30pm FC is zero....I am so perplexed. I added 83 oz 10% to bring up to maintenance for CYA as hoping grandsons are coming to see who can be the first to jump in my pool...

Last night: FC 9 CC .5 This morning: FC 8 CC .5 CYA 55---creeping up, was 48 yesterday--I assume it is still dissolving in the water since last dose was 6/20 ph 7.5 TA 70 CH 100 Your thoughts?

Thanks for your encouragement, I appreciate it. Will perform OCLT in am and post tomorrow.

Yes, passed OCLT on 6/17/17 and the two consecutive cc .5 on 6/16& 6/17 I added CYA in a sock starting evening of 6/17/17. On 6/18 FC dropped to zero but I thought it was due to the dissolving CYA bonding with the chlorine. Since then FC has dropped to zero each day when I checked in the...

Texas Splash--Can you please give me you feedback on my below post? Thanks in advance for your help.

My pool store took back the Baquacil products I had purchased in March of this year and gave me a store credit. Then he asked me if I needed any chlorine tablets/pucks. I told him I was using liquid chlorine and had just added and got my CYA level to 30. He told me that liquid chlorine...

I did it!! OCLT loss 1 ppm x2 days. Changed out sand in filter. Was a long process but thanks to You Tube I accomplished on my own. Unfortunately I have a leaking connector on the return side, despite trying 2 times with Teflon tape, then going out to buy a new connector and it still leaks...

Today @ 5am OCLT = 3.5 CC .5. Cautiously optimistic as I would love to change the sand in my filter and use the pool soon. I still need to wash the pool ladder before replacing back into the pool.. What should I use? I have heard Dawn dishwashing liquid or a dilute bleach solution?? Have 2...

Chris, thank you for your thoughts. I will try to remove and clean that foam piece.

Lost 5 ppm this am. CC 1.5 Pretty discouraging. Water so clear and inviting. Did clean out and wash the pump strainer basket with a bleach solution as had not done that since starting conversion. Noted slimy goo on inside of pump chamber that holds the basket. Couldn't really wipe out as...

Lost 4ppm last night, better than 8ppm the day before, CC 2. Feels like some progress as this is Day #4 of conversion. Brush pool and backwash each night and wipe the goo from inside of skimmer. Keeping fingers crossed...definitely with the hot weather and longest sunshine hours of the year...

Thank you for your answers and feedback, I will continue to try to maintain the FC @ 15 and hopefully the CDX will break down totally.

Water looking almost crystal clear, pump pressure staying steady. Looks like I may be halfway. This morning FC 7, CC 3 so added bleach per pool math. Have been backwashing each morning so needing to bring water level back up. Will this have a great effect on ph, should I test? Getting...

After 4 doses of chlorine yesterday, went to bed with very green, cloudy water and was greatly shocked and happy to see it so much clearer this morning. FC 2, CC 2 so put in appropriate bleach dose, and left for work. Will test again early evening, after buying more bleach. I think I am...

Thank you, I appreciate the reassurance. Evening now, so no direct sun on pool, 3rd dose of chlorine in and really, really green, but I now know that I am only adding Chlorine which will dissipate, unlike when adding all that Baquacil Algistat, oxidizer and CDX previously. I am cautiously...

Refilled pool, (after leaving 22" of water) though I could see the bottom. Treated 8.2ph which dropped to 7.2, TA 70, so took the big step of adding the first chlorine dose of 178 oz 10% liq. pool chlorine. You are all correct. Turned green and cloudy..... Tested 1.5 hour later FC 1.2 so...

Thank you Patti, Pool just about refilled with city water which I tested ph of 8.2 so my first job will be lowering the ph with muriatic acid before an start adding chlorine.

Thank you to all. Almost there, water still so cloudy I was hoping to remove as much as possible but will proceed with your recommendations. Have 22" now, will run another hour then stop and turn on the hose to refill :)

Currently pumping pool as I write. How far down should I drain pool? I now see why draining is my best option after reading some of the other posts. I just hope it doesn't get to hot and sunny as I refill the pool and try to limit liner's exposure. Should I wash exposed liner? Also I have 2...

thank you for your reply. I was hoping to avoid draining down pool, but guess it will be necessary. Will do this before starting chlorine