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Thanks for input. I'm going to go look at a replaster job tomorrow done by the low cost bidder. As for startup, only the low bid included. Everyone else was an additional 500. We tend to move every 5 years or less, so I don't see us here long term. That's why I have considered only...

Sorry. Meant to say didn't want to get sidetracked from the plaster question by talking algae My main question for now is what specifically look for in a contractor to repair pool. I like the thought of paying 4200 vs 7000. With that huge of a difference, I'm concerned about quality of low...

I can do the brushing on the other quotes. They charge 600 extra to do. But the lower price quote includes the chemicals and brushing.

Gritty

Patience for a few more follow questions...For the 3rd morning, the OCLT was less than 1 ppm and CC were zero this morning and last night. Water is clear and no visible algae. So I stopped the SLAM process. This afternoon I put in the dolphin cleaner to pick up some leaves and also to see if...

Will do....for both comments

Okay, I added more bleach to bring back up to shock levels and brushed the sides and floor. Some followup questions: I have a couple leaves on bottom that I really don't want to hook up the vacuum so I thought about putting the dolphin in. Could the high chlorine levels damage dolphin for...

2nd morning of SLAM. Water clear and OCLT was 0.5ppm. Here are levels FC 21 ppm CC 0.5 ppm or less water crystal clear When I run brush along bottom of pool I still stir up some dust but it white/grey. It isn't as much as past couple weeks, but still there. Is this something to still be...

Thanks Dave. I had already sent email to address given on business card included in kit. I had a quick response and she said they would be sending out new test cylinder. Thanks for reply

Started SLAM last night. I took first sample 2 hours after I added bleach and first thing this morning before sun came out. I swept down sides and bottom of pool before adding and also last night after taking sample. 8PM FC: 27 ppm CC: <= 0.5 ppm 6:30AM FC: 27 ppm CC: <=0.5 ppm The pool...

I did test for CCs, it was zero. I'll report CC in future. I am going to start the SLAM process this evening after kids swim. I will do the CyA test in full sunlight to ensure I am picking the right FC target.

The sun was kind of to my side, so that the sample wouldn't be in my shadow. And I tried the test a few times. Dot edges barely visible at 70 ppm and completely gone at 55 ppm. I'll start the SLAM process this evening after giving kids a chance to swim..and giving my new whale brush time to...

I have my test kit and took a my first sample this morning. Here are the results Free Cl : 8.5 ppm Total Cl: 8.5 ppm CyA: 55 - 70 ppm (depends on what is considered not visible for black dot) pH: 7.5 Hardness: 420 ppm TA: 60 ppm (not corrected - should I correct for CyA) I took stabilized...

I bought the TF-100 kit. I already had bought a kit from Leslies that repeats some of the TF-100. It lacked a good chlorine test. I think the CyA and TA tests were good though. However, wanted to go ahead and buy the complete set with TF-100. I'm gonna order the whale brush. Pool...

Great advice. Can't wait to get my test kit. I want to rush home now and yank the tabs out of water. I was waiting till I read up on the BBB method. I'm gonna be gone this weekend. How often do you test and adjust when not using tabs. I was just at pool store seeing what they had. They...

Okay I have ordered the test kit to supplement the one I already had. I have also read the SLAM process. Here are some followup questions: 1. I've checked local pool stores and they said liquid chlorine is not sold in this area. This was confirmed by a pool guy that came out to show me how...

Hope pictures show where plaster has worn off. Excuse bad grammar. In previous post. iPhone typing is not my strong point. Here is another picture where pool starts to deepen.

Here are couple of picture if plaster

Great suggestions. I have read pool school and forums but there is so much info that its overwhelming. However I think I have a good basic understanding but needed that nudge. You have filled in some gaps and given a focused place to look. I had to chuckle at the age of sand comment. As...

Thanks for comments. If we are planning to replaster pool next season, should I just maintain a higher chlorine level vs draining and refilling half of pool. And what should I use for chlorine instead of tablets that have stabilizer in them. I think about half is stabilizer. If I could...

Help for a new pool owner! Some background. We bought house with pool and moved in August 16th. I had a pool guy scheduled to give me a pool 101 lesson 5 days later. In the meantime, I did not add anything to the pool because wasn’t sure what to do. The most I did was use the test strips...