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Okay, didn't think my calcs would hold water. The timer is wired, but I can't follow it. It goes through the wall with the other wiring to the pool pump/heater/outlets/etc. There is a post near the pump with switches for the light/pump/vacuum pump/ and an outlet. I assume the timer is for one...

So, I SLAM'd the green algae infested pool and I'm in business! It took about 30 gallons of Chlorine.... [attachment=0:2kj6foin]1120070_10201704353508766_1867428004_o.jpg[/attachment:2kj6foin] Now I'm on to the finer points of maintaining and operating my pool. I have an Intelliflo Variable...

[attachment=0:i9l3rxpz]GetAttachment.jpg[/attachment:i9l3rxpz] So, I'm making progress. I have Slammed and finally seem to be getting somewhere. The water is still cloudy though. I assume I just need to keep up with the SLAM process... Test results from this morning (pool store): FC -...

When I'm adding R0871 to determine FC I counted 8 drops and the tube turned clear. Then while I was grabbing the R0003 the tube went back to slightly pink. So, my question is whether I stop counting drops when it turns clear while swirling or do I keep adding drops until it stays clear?

Great stuff. So, there must be a thread on what mil and design people like best for liners somewhere.... I'll see if I can't find myself. Also, is it possible to buy a liner and have a separate company install as opposed to paying the local pool builder for the liner and install. I'm...

What are the consequences of using the pool and it tears below the water level? I assume it just becomes unusable until it gets replaced..... Are there other ramifications I'm not thinking about?

[attachment=0:qmqwxx7m]Capture.PNG[/attachment:qmqwxx7m] Here is a pic of the corner tear.

[attachment=0:1tfdm71r]45244_10201584336228409_921676334_n.jpg[/attachment:1tfdm71r] You can barely see the tears in the far side of the pool. However, the worst tear is in the corner that is not shown. I'll take and post a better picture tonight or tomorrow. You might also be able to make...

Re: Hello from Woodbury MN I noticed we are all identifying ourselves geographically. So, hello from Woodbury MN.

I've posted a few messages/questions already. I started researching pool maintenance a few months before buying a short-sale home with a pool. I've never owned a pool nor know anything besides what I've read thus far. I should have ordered my test kit beforehand as I probably wasted chlorine...

Just bought a home with a pool. The liner is 20 years old and has tears above the water. There is no water leaks (Tears below water level) that I can tell right now. Can I open the pool? Should I replace the liner right away? If tears above the water is only visual then I'd like to open the...

I just bought a home with a pool. The neighbors' tree branches over the pool. It doesn't look like the pool has been opened in a year and a half. Vacuuming and skimming have yielded...leaves...lots of leaves. I'm curious as to whether leaves are simply a nuisance or if they can cause algae...

I am working on this same very same thing. Just bough t a home with a pool. Looks like the pool hasn't been open in a year and a half (Mesh cover). Paid $150 for someone to open.... I don't have a good FAS-DPD test kit (on order) and I tried the SLAM process with little luck. However...

Got it. Thanks again. Now I'm worried that I may have broken a lateral. I assume I will know soon enough.

Okay, makes sense. I also just read that a sand filter doesn't need to replaced. I believe my filter is only 5 years old at the most. I'm beginning to wonder if the "pool guy" just wanted to make $200. Anyways, do I need to add water to the filter tank before starting up the pump now? FYI...

I emptied the sand and filled again. I just saw a youtube video that says to fill the tank half way with water before filling with the new sand. Did I make a mistake? Can I fix it without emptying the sand again?