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Re: Do I need to have the cover off, when adding a gallon Ch Thanks. I dumped about a gallon in. I also filled the chlorinator. Umm, it was empty, lol. So that's why my lvl went down yesterday. It has been lasting about a week before I even worry about filling it, but it emptied a little faster...

Ok, I read that you should keep the solar cover off when shocking. I have had my pool between 3-5ppm for FC. I had the cover off all day yesterday, and we swam twice. I was lazy and didn't test last night, and this morning it was at 1. I was at pool shop, buying a hose, and they tested and said...

Re: Free Intex saltwater system I ordered one, but may not hook it till next season. You see any reason not to buy a second one, and keep as a spare. I hate the idea of opening the second one in about 4 years or so, just to find out it doesn't work, and no way to return it.

I am a new pool owner, but I don't think I would NEVER, EVER, try to dig under the liner! There is ALOT of weight on that liner, hence the ground. You dig under there, and I would guess the liner would sag right into that hole. I don't care how small you make it. Secondly, I highly doubt you...

Thanks. And the more I think about it, the more I think I may try to stay with this install. They would have to mess up any landscaping I do, and undo the backfill, and if they simply undo the liner, then put it back on, I got to hope the pool bottom doesn't get messed up, etc... I plan to have...

Ok, thx. That's what I figured. If it goes to 7.8 then I will add enough acid to try to get the PH back to 7.2. And do that whenever it rises. And slowly lower the TA that way, so I won't need to aerate using that method. I am glad I found this site, and we are HAPPY that we got a pool. Our 6 yr...

Ok, so when we got our pool installed, the Alkalinity was 227, according to the pool shop. PH was 7.73. Well, I did not get around to dumping any Muriatic acid in, since I did not have a way to aerate the pool to get the PH back up. For over two weeks now, the PH has been between 7.2 and 7.5...

We just installed a 24ft permanent. We had a little intex last year. My 6 yr old had fun in it, but me and my 15 yr old almost collapsed it twice and my wife had no fun in it at all. With the 24ft, we all are having a blast, and with the little water wing floats on his arms, there is no way he...

Mine had two options, one to screw it into the toprail, which I did not want to do, and second, it had slots in the step and came with two straps. You simply go through the slots, and under the toprail and secure it to the toprail. I put a towel inbetween for now, to let it have cushion and...

What would you guys do? If they can come out and get the wall pretty darn close, would you just let it go and not make them replace the wall? That was the side I was leaning toward, until I found that the pool floor was so bad. Has anyone had a new pool with such a bad floor bottom? I mean...

Ya, but I just don't see why 3 separate wires are $160 for 150ft, but 3 wires together, in one bundle, is $78 for 250ft.

Hmm, ok thx. Well, that sucks. So expensive for just wire! LOL, it is the most expensive part. I spent $350 just on wire, outlets, and GFI breaker.

I have a friend, who is an electrician. We went out and purchased everything we need for running two lines out to my pool. We need to run across my basement, out the basement cinder-block (walk out basement), and about 8 feet underground to the post for the pump. My question is, he had me buy 3...

No, the buckling did NOT correct after water was filled. That buckling, is enough to put pressure on the upright, and the upright is bowed out and about 3/4 of an inch away from the pool wall up top. I have to disagree about every pool bottom looking like that. The rest of the pool wall is...

Ok, I have had NOTHING but bad luck, pertaining to getting a pool this year. If I had to do it all over, I think I may have never purchased one. From the excavator almost making the retaining wall too tight, to him almost installing the drainage to tight, to now the drainage is not even working...

So, in 4 days time, I have ants digging under the bottom rail of the new pool install. It is just those really little ants, but it looks like they moved a little bit of the sand from under the liner, to the outside of the pool wall. Any suggestions on how to keep the away from the pool? You...

I think the water trucks may have put in a little too much water. Plus a little rain the last few days. Supposed to have chance of rain the next two days too. The water level is one inch from the top of the skimmer. Well past the 2nd and 3rd screws. No chance to splash any out, lol, since the...

Ok, thanks. I will take off the solar cover tomorrow, and add 4 cups and wait an hr or so before putting the cover back on. How long do you think I need to wait for the acid to be in the pool, before it is safe to swim? (Maybe I will just do it in the evening)

Ordering test kit soon. (credit number was stolen, so waiting for new card) When I add chlorine, do I need to have the solar cover off? Only chlorine I have tonight, is either the 1 lb of shock, which is 73% Calcium HypoChlorite. Or I have the 1" trichlor pucks that go in the chlorinator. Will...

Ok, so pool was installed on Thursday. On Friday, I added one lbs shock, and diluted 1lbs CYA. The CYA took to long, so I have the other 2 lbs in a sock, over the edge. Here are my numbers: FC - 1.5 CC or TC - 2.0 pH - 7.73 TA - 227 CH - 250 CYA - 8 It is now Sunday at 5pm. I plan to add the...

Re: TA is about 200, and need some help with a brand new ins No idea what the CH is yet. I am heading to pool shop today to get it tested. Ordering test kit today too. (card number was stolen, so I couldn't order it before) They gave me two lbs of pH "UP" and I already bought a gallon of...

Am I missing the link in pool school or somewhere? I can't find what good PSI would be for the pool pump. I have a 2hp, 2speed Hayward pump. 24ft AGP. (Yes, I already know, it is oversized.) Filter is cartridge, size 150. (I will make my sig soon, sorry) When running on low, it is 4psi. When I...

Whew, thanks. I just couldn't figure out how it would get that last amount of air out, unless it somehow churned the water so much as to get it to the inlet hose.

No, I meant a switch on the pump itself. My pump, has an on/off switch right on it. Was just wondering if they all were that way. Depending if I flip that switch to the left or right, it is on hi or low.

Got my new pool going. 24ft AGP. The pump has a clear lid for the strainer basket area. It is below water lvl. So when I take the pump lid off, it fills and overflows with water. Once I have the lid on, it is filled with water, besides the very top. The area where the clear, rounded lid it. When...

Hmmm, do you have a switch that you use, to turn it on and off? My Hayward 2 speed, has a toggle switch, almost like a light switch, but it goes in three positions. Left is low, middle is off, and right is high.

Re: TA is about 200, and need some help with a brand new ins I tried to dilute a 1 lb bag of stabilizer in hot water, in a bucket. Those granules take forever! So I dumped 2 lbs in a sock and have it hanging over the edge of the pool, somewhat close to the inlet. The pool calculator said to add...

Ok, got the pool installed yesterday. I put a 1 lbs bag of shock that said it was for up to 16,000 gallons. I have a 24ft, 54" pool. About 14,000. All I got are the darn test strips and a cheapo OTO and phenol drop test kit for Cl and pH. (Ordering the Taylor kit) Well, A couple hrs after the...

Re: How close does ground need to be even on the OUTSIDE of Good news so far! (I hope I didn't just jinx myself) The installer came out this evening, and skimmed the ground. He said it was about 2 to 2 1/2inches off in places, but wasn't bad. It looks ALOT better now though. I also pointed out...

Re: How close does ground need to be even on the OUTSIDE of Atleast for code, I should be fine. The only thing for that is, I must have a fence 48" around pool, unless the pool is higher. So I am putting a fence along the retaining wall, 48". And where there is no wall, the pool is 54". They...