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  1. goonerbilt

    SLAM complete, now to balance TA and pH

    I'm going to be building me an aerator this weekend that will go into my Jet port to start raising my pH so I can then add Muratic acid to bring it and the TA back down. Current test results: FC: 7.0 CC: 0.5 pH: 7.4 TA: 190 CH: 60 CYA: 40 CSI: -0.670 My questions before I get started are: Is...
  2. goonerbilt

    Thanks to TFP, my phone now tries to auto correct words to "SLAM"

    So apparently in the last week or two, I have typed "SLAM" a LOT. Just tried text the misses about setting an "alarm" but, the text sent through about setting a "SLAM" and got the good ole' 🤷‍♂️ back from her. Thanks for that TFP.
  3. goonerbilt

    Sand Filter and 2 speed pump

    So I just upgraded my equipment to a 2 speed 1HP pump and went from a cartridge to a sand filter. The questions that I haven't been able to find on here yet are: Do I backwash and rinse on high speed only or is low speed beneficial in any way? When I switch from low speed to high speed should...
  4. goonerbilt

    Copper testing questions

    So thanks to many on this forum I have learned to toss the algaecide OUT and never look back. With that said, I might have overused it (the kind with copper in it) in the past years. I am now wanting to see about getting it testing so I know what I'm dealing with. I do not have the ability to...
  5. goonerbilt

    Opening my pond (pool) again, but this year will be different . . . right?

    First time posting, so forgive me if I put too much in one post . . . Short background - Bought house with pool already there 5 years ago, been struggling to figure this thing out as I have been trying to spend the least amount of $$ possible to keep it safe to swim in each year and have been...