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Thanks for the replies so far guys. I'll start looking into which model and the costs associated. One thing that will be a factor also is energy consumption. I spent years on an older money sucking pump before moving to my Intelliflo. Now I have solar power at the house also so I don't want to...

Admittedly absent minded and forgetful chlorine pool user here. I normally just buy 3 gallon packages of bleach from Costco here for $9. I do tend to neglect the pool and often let FC levels get too low or even to zero at times. I do SLAM the pool to get things back to normal and for the most...

My Aquabot Breeze 4WD is doing an overall good job at keeping my floor floor and wall clean. I do break out my pole/whale brush XL combo now and then though to get spots the robot isn't getting to. That leads me to thinking that I should get a manual vacuum setup for the deep cleaning sessions...

Great. More "fun" weekend DIY projects :party: Thanks for the tips!

Plaster company that looked at it says its a bubble formed between original gunite layer and the plaster laid over the top of it. Water gets in there and sits and forms whatever it is that's making those ugly stains. No one has gone down into there to see if its organic or metallic. Is there an...

Pool shock success! Thanks to everyone for the help here. OCLT test revealed no loss of chlorine overnight during 10 hr time window. Pool looks crystal clear now. Ignore the stains in the shallow end. I need a replaster job eventually :( Next I need to get TA lowered and pH steady in the...

Hi everyone. Reviving my thread with an update on my quest to become a DIY pool caretaker. Here are my latest TF100 test kit #'s compared to what they were when I first started testing: TC:19 (Near shock levels based on my CYA) PH: 8 (Was down to 7.2 just a week ago, started at 9.5) TA: 190...

Yeah, the pool guy who is on his last month of service with us ended up shocking the pool as he saw it had low chlorine levels. I forgot to notify him that I was trying to get the pH down. Sad that he doesn't ever mention to me about the pH or CYA issues my pool has huh? Wish I found this site...

Thanks. I didn't know if they could be or shoukd be done simultaneously so that's why I asked.

Hi everyone. Is it ok to add muriatic acid while the pool is in chlorine shock mode?

Agreed. While spraying it out is plenty easy, leaves and some gunk get stuck up top along the clear plastic window and also behind the door on the backside. Not the biggest deal but it does usually end up causing me to splash myself with water a little since I have to aim a strong stream of...

Here's a video I took of my Breeze 4WD after I first ran it. Keep in mind that my pool hadn't been swept or cleaned in a good amount of time. You'll see a ton of dirt, algae, leaves and even I think an acorn in there? Gross but the Breeze did a great job of cleaning it up. Also, I think I'm...

Added about 32 oz of muriatic acid this morning to the pool when the pump turned on. Few hours later during my lunch break I checked and I can already see the pH dropping. I'll go and add the remainder of the recommended dosage later today. Hopefully I can get the pH under control within the...

Thanks and I'm stopping by the local Home Depot to grab the muriatic acid right as soon as I get off of work. I'll report back after I drop it in the pool and retest. Wish me luck!

OK puck removed now. 2 days and I'm getting these numbers: FC: 3.5 pH: 9.5? Guessing since its off the tester's chart CYA: ~65 - Get some muriatic acid ( Pool Calculator says I need about 2 quarts ) and add to the pool to get my pH in range? - CYA: I'm currently looking at replacing my pool...

Thanks! I'll read that after having a dinner break. Then be back here with more questions :) My pH using the Taylor test included with the tf100 was basically off the charts. A very dark purple color. Wouldn't I want some acidity to lower the pH? I'll go and get a floating chlorine device...

'm new to the game and trying to take to see if I can handle the pool care myself ( with this forums help ). What I meant by posting these test kit #'s was for the experts here to see what looks out of wack. Then hopefully with your suggested fixes for the pool's issues, I can get it back up to...

13,500 gallon pool. Recently swapped an old energy hog Whisperflo for an Intelliflo Variable Speed. Pump works at 1000rpm for 9 hrs day. Fiilter is a Clean & Clear 320 cartridge. Likely let the new pump run at too slow of a speed early on and now its slightly greenish so I quickly went and...

I've had my 4WD breeze for about 1.5 weeks now. I've run it 4 times so far. It does a really nice job of picking up fine particles of dirt and leaves of all sizes and shape. Pulled a nice ~ foot long branch leaf up in even. Pretty impressive! Problem is right now is trying to get it out of...

Ordered my TF100 just last night :) I cleaned the filter and will go set my pump at 1k How long should I have it run for? If there's a formula you can point me to that'd be great! Also about the 1k efficiency. Wouldn't running it at lower rpm for longer save costs overall? Or is it just...

15,000 gallon pool. Pentair Clean & Clear 320 catridge filter. Pentair Intelliflo Variable speed pump. Pump's stats are listed here: http://www.pentairpool.com/pool-owner/products/pumps-inground-intelliflo-variable-speed-pump-430.htm Currently set at 650 rpm for 9 hrs/day. Pool gets alot of...

Mine picked up more dirt/crud than leaves or anything big. So I think I could go more than a few times without hurting the unit's ability to pick things up. Then again it really is just a few minutes of rinsing it off :)

Those that have these new Aquabots: How often are you cleaning out the baskets? After each cleaning? Or you let it fill up and then clean it out?

The pool was redone about 6 years ago when the house was completely torn down and built. Pool was pre-existing and I know for sure we had it resurfaced and tile. Not sure about the underlying structure which apparently is whats causing all this drama. I'll have to do some digging for plan...

I know .. I'm just frustrated but remaining patient is what's needed right now. It's just tough as I'm the type that wants instant or quick answers. Yes, I'm scouring Yelp, Angie's list and forums for a good plaster company. Going to get them in house asap. Just makes me think that I should...

Is there a way to "patch" up the areas to cover up the discoloration? If I let it fester, will it eventually turn into a big leak that in turn starts effecting things like the house foundation?

Yeah, I plan on hopping in and feeling the surface there. Or just having a pro come by and look at it for free. I rather have someone knowledgeable than just me guessing really. Does it look like anything else from the pictures? I'm looking for anything to make me feel better here guys! :lol:

Thanks guys. I think I'm just paranoid and feeling like I'm throwing way too much money into the pool. I do like to be a DIY'er though so I do want to give it a shot. The reason the discoloration scares me is that the guy at Leslie's and the pool guy told me that they're cracks in the pool...