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I have a lot of "seeds" around from foliage. I figured the pre-filter would help with that. Less about sand/dirt. Does that not work that way?? VS Pump: The reason I haven't switched to a VS pump is because in the past, I've run the manual vacuum (zodiac) constantly and it has reduced the...

Regarding the brand, I went to the brand comparison link at discountsaltpool.com (that I found in another thread here) and Circupool has the best warranty listed and it doesn't penalize you for DIY installation which most other brands have (from what I can see). If anyone else can chime in on...

Thanks... The filter says it is rated for 18,000 gallons by itself and 30,000 gallons with the pre-filter that I want to get. Is that not oversized enough?

Thanks for your input. I'm thinking of the following equipment: CircuPool Edge-40 SCG (only $10 more over the Edge-25) CircuPool TJ-16 "Typhoon" Centrifugal Pre-Filter CircuPool TOTALBalance PH Control (Acid Free) Waterco CC150 Trimline Slim Cartridge Filter 150 Total Cost = $2,947 My pool is...

I forgot to mention, the MAIN reason that I am considering this is because I often forget to add the "daily" chlorine. If I could just get a daily chlorine dispenser, I would do that. But, since this seems to be the next best thing, I'm considering conversion.

I'm going to be closing my pool in the next week or so. I'm in Southern Ontario and thinking of converting to a SWG. It seems from the threads I've read that it becomes more cost effective over time. I do have a couple of questions though: 1. I like to keep my pool between 88 and 92 degrees...

Sorry, the CYA = 20 Rechecked the FC this morning around 6:15am and the FC = 11. Last night it was 15. So, I put more chlorine into the pool and will test again later. Water is clear. I don't see the white tissue paper looking stuff anymore.

I've run all the tests... FC = 15ppm CC = 0.5ppm TA = 90 (was 120 earlier but added muriatic acid) PH = 6.8 (was 8.1 earlier but added muriatic acid) * Added 1.5kg of BORAX to raise PH again and stabilize PH I see that with 0.5ppm there is some organics in the pool and will maintain the 11+...

Sorry, I didn't realize I had any replies, I was not being notified as I was supposed to be. @Newdude - No, I don't have any cottonwoods nearby. @PoolStored - I will do a full list of tests and update shortly. I will also follow your OCLT instructions. NO --- Liquid chlorine. However, I did...

Just curious if high chlorine levels are all that is needed to fix White Water Mold? I just replaced the liner in my pool 2 weeks ago and I filled the pool with water, shocked it and completed forgot to check everything else. Two weeks later there is what looks like white tissue paper all over...

When I was a kid, my parents had an in-ground pool. We started off with a roller cover that had the round sides on it (the side was just like a spoked wheel). The roller cover would get blown in the pool all the time. Later my dad bought a roller that was bolted into the concrete and the...

But "that", I mean water testing.

So what does that mean? My CYA isn't causing the problem? I'm waiting for more cya reagent. Had to order it from Amazon though. Pool store is my only source for that right now.

It's called sock it. Looks like 65% hypo

I'm not sure. HTH normal shock, not super shock.

Also... Has anyone used Bio-Active ( Bio-Active Cyanuric Acid Reducer - Pool Chemicals - In The Swim )? It claims to reduce CYA by 50%.

I thought I was doing really well this year but, I'm now in the beginning stage of a bloom. I've been keeping my chlorine between 2 & 4. The problem is that I have no way of measuring CYA right now. My reagent is gone and I can't get another set because I can't enter the U.S. because the...

Thank you both. One last question regarding the acid... I have a grecian style pool with stairs going into the shallow end at the end of the pool. On the two angled sides on either of the stairs I have a return. There are no returns in deep end at all. So, if I pour it in the shallow end...

Thank you @mknauss, I assure you I have read the links that you sent me (more than once actually). To lower PH, I will use the Muriatic Acid (14.5%) BUT... is there a correct way to do this? I've heard that you turn the pump off and pour it into the deep end with a very thin stream to get...

FC 8.0 -- High side of normal according to the app but I prefer it a bit high. CC 0 TA 100 or 110 (I was distracted when counting the drops. I think 10 drops but might have been 11) CH 7 drops - turned light purple CH 10 drops - turned blue CYA - 50 was the last test about 1 week ago, have put...

Just got back from Chicago about an hour ago. First thing I did was test my water, but unfortunately it was dark so I can't see the clarity of the water, but I think it is crystal clear as I could clearly see the patter of the liner in the deep end. PH 7.5 FC - 5.5 CC - 1 ** that means TC is...

How do you run an electrical wire under 4-5 feet of concrete and install a light niche in the wall of an installed/filled pool that is used.

I have a pool that is already built with lots of concrete around the pool. I would like to get some kind of an underwater light, but I don't want to break up the concrete to put it in. I'm curious if anyone knows of any lighting options that: - might be waterproof - magnetic and will stick...

@ThermoDyn: Thanks for the info. $295 is expensive for the test kit. I will look into crossborderpickups next time. I have ordered the kit for delivery to my hotel in Chicago this time and I'll just bring it back with me (I'm driving). Thank you for the heads up though.

@Rollercoastr: When you say keep an eye on the pressure after adding the DE medium... How often are you talking about. Watch it for an hour, or 3 or 4 times over the next 24 hours? What is "keep an eye on it"?

@Serious1: Yes, I normally keep it higher. I had some issues this year with my outdoor tap and it was really difficult to connect a tap and refill. But, that is all fixed now and I maintain the water about 2/3 up the skimmer. @Rollercoastr: My pressure gauge was broken when I purchased the...

OK. Thank you! I will look for an outdoor timer for my pump and run it at night then when it is cheaper. I like the pump running most of the time to skim the top of the water, but you are right, it's not really worth the extra money. The colour is gone out of my water now. It's just a...

Wow! I've been working around the house for the day and didn't expect so many responses. @Hynea: I have a sand filter, but I used DE powder scattered over the top of the water with the pump off, let it settle over night and then vacuumed it up the next day. @domct203: Thanks... I won't use...

Does algaecide not do anything? I will be getting the TF-100 kit, just not until next weekend. Any assistance with my current situation would be greatly appreciated. I know the kit is needed for the future.

OK. Here is an update as to what is going on: 1. I vacuumed to waste a LOT (this is how I did #2). There was yellow algae on the bottom of the pool. 2. I did a partial water change. I drained the pool down to about the bottom of the returns and refilled with tap water. 3. I put in about...