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Startup after refill went well. Chemistry balanced quickly using the procedure above. I placed my sock of CYA inside a PoolSkim and found that it completely dissolved within 24 hours, though I'm still waiting a week to test the level. I anticipate traveling and the use of pucks for two weeks, so...

Pool is now 3/4 filled and I'm putting together my chemical addition procedure. Having read dozens of posts last night in addition to pool school again, here's my draft: Pool refill startup procedure 1. Fill pool and verify volume from city water meter. 2. Backwash filter once level reaches...

The draining of the pool and bead blasting went well, and I'm in the final stages of sweeping up dust and debris before filling the pool. Could I ask for some advice on the recommended levels and order of adding chemicals? Pool was re-tiled about 10 years ago with one-inch blue tile Fill water...

Looks like the pH of my pool water is off scale <7.0 and my fill water is off scale >8.0 (see photos). I would love to have a TFTestkit, but shipping to 96734 in Hawaii is cost prohibitive. Any other sources? Fill water - pH: 8.0+, TA: 55, CH: 40 Thanks for the caution on the potential...

Sometimes photos help to document progress. Will post another after bead blasting of waterline tile.

I plan to drain my pool in the next 24 hours to solve my CYA problem of 280 ppm due to puck drama from previous owners. While the pool is empty for a short period, is there any other preventative maintenance that I should perform? I am already scheduled for bead blasting my calcium silicate on...

Following up on my previous post, I'm happy to report that I purchased a SweepEase brush and am delighted with it. It's a bit smaller than I expected, but the force delivered while brushing is great. I'm actually thankful for the size given the ease at which I can clean the steps in my pool and...

I'm gearing up to take over the maintenance of my pool this month, and I'm looking at brushes. Having read the reviews and posts above for the Wall Whale, Wall Whale XL, and SweepEase, does anyone have any further reasoning for one over the other? I'm leaning towards the SweepEase as it seems to...