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I am stuck with hard choices. As you said, I don't want the walls to collapse. I was thinking to just undo the cover and toss it in the pool, since it has ice on it currently. Maybe fill it up to halfway or so just to protect the walls. Do a new liner in the spring because I'm not sure where...

Guys, My pool pretty much leaked all its water out and the pool cover (new cover) is on. Haven't pumped any water off so I'm sure it's a leak. It has some water on the cover and I noticed it's starting to tug on the walls. Should I just take the cover off at this point? Any advice would be...

I'm having the same issue with my EC50. When I bump 3 times and power on, about the first 5 seconds, I get filth going back into the pool then it clears. Have tried new DE, although not certain on the correct amount being thrown in, really should get a scoop. Anyhow, haven't opened it up yet...

You can add MA to lower the alkalinity, but this will also bring your PH down. You can then aerate to bring up the PH, which shouldn't have much effect on TA. Rain should cause PH to rise a bit because it creates aeration.

If your CYA is really that high, your shock level will be roughly 47-50ppm, possibly higher depending on which algae you have. That is going to take a lot of chlorine for the SLAM process. When CYA is that high, the possibility of algae bloom is increased because high CYA neutralizes the...

7.2 is probably the best level to keep your PH. To get your TA down, you'll have to add muriatic acid, this will also bring down your PH. PH can then be raised by either aeration or by using Borax. Aeration takes a bit longer, but is best because it doesn't affect TA. If you use Borax, it...

I suspect it's an algae problem because of the FC loss. You need to shock your pool and hold it at shock level until you pass the OCLT.

Could be chemical imbalance or bad circulation/filtration. Post your results so we can have a better idea.

Hey guys, thanks for the advice. I know I need to get the better testkit, but I had bought that one before finding this forum, so I'm stuck until I get the funds. I treated with green to blue lastnight and attached are the results. Stuff settled on the bottom. Will vacuum to waste.

Lol, ok let me clarify. Before the rain, the pool was clear and levels were good with one exception, ph was a tad high. After the rain, pool turned cloudy green and ph went up even further. I immediately shocked and have been maintaining shock level for 4 days now, but haven't noticed any...

I've been maintaining it between 16-20 since and it's not budging. The water isn't even getting cloudy like it should.

5ppm was the level before it rained, when the water was nice and clear.

Well, my pool has turned green after the rain 4 days ago,was clear and readings were: Fc 5 cya 40 Al 110 Ph 7.8, was adding ph minus before the rains It turned cloudy green immediately after the rains. The only noticeable difference was that ph went up to 8. I shocked it to prevent algea and...

Guys, I think my sand filter is not working like it should and I'm looking at replacing it. I have 2 options so far: Hayward CC15093S Xstream 150-Square-Foot Cartridge Filter and 1-1/2 Horsepower PowerFlo Matrix Pump Haywood DE EC50 Filter and 1 1/2 Horsepower Pump Can anyone tell me if any...

That pool looks awesome, WOW.. Mine is not there yet, but I'm a rookie, so still at it. I believe my 19"/100lbs sand filter might be a tad small for my pool. When and how long do you guys run your filter? I get full sun, no trees around.

Thanks for clearing that up guys. I had disconnected the wire since I installed it, so didn't have to worry about staining/green hair, was just wondering. I'm sure boost will still work, just won't be dumping copper ions into the water.

Yes its showing signs of rust in between the skimmer and faceplate, so I will get a butterfly gasket asap. So basically, if I drop the water level and remove the entire skimmer/faceplate, the liner shouldn't move? If that's the case, then I'm worried about nothing. Thanks guys.

Good point guys. I did notice when pouring in the D.E. into the skimmer that fine air bubbles were coming through the return. At first I thought it was D.E, but after a closer look, it was just really fine air bubbles. It settled after a bit and was filtering as normal. I will get a new set...

Hi, Reading up on the Intex CS8110 with Copper, it seems as though it only turns blonde hair green. If no one in my family has blonde hair, should I still worry about the copper ions in the water? Thanks

Would I be able to replace the gasket without dropping the liner? Is there a trick to it?

I went home for lunch and checked the pressure on my sand filter but it hasn't moved since adding the D.E this morning at 8am. I followed the instructions for adding D.E to a sand filter. I'm wondering if the filter is actually working properly.

Hey guys, Thanks for the advice. I've added some D.E. to my filter, I'll see what results it produces when I get home. Reading about my pump, it seems as though it can be switched to side discharge. I'll do some investigations. Thanks

Hi guys, I'm thinking about replacing my sand filter for a D.E. type and was wondering if I have to replace the pump as well. Currently I have a Waterway 1HP/19" Sand Filter combo, but it's very slow at cleaning even after a sand change/backwash. My neighbor has a Hayward D.E. filter and...

It's a Proline Skimmer I believe and it's a standard, not widemouth. It's roughly 3 years old. I've tightened it really tight with a #3 Philips, so that's not the problem. Should I worry about the opening rusting since I've switch to SWG? The guy at the store said the butterfly gasket will...

Guys, I need some advice. I have a standar skimmer and gaskets, 1 on the outside and one on the inside. The pool is full, but have a drip leak under the gasket on the outside of the pool. I went to the pool store and they sold me a butterfly gasket, said it was better and also protects the...

Guys thanks for your guidance. Richard I've added the baking soda and the bleach as per poolmath. Next I'll get the cya level up and take another test. I do have a Taylor K-1004 Test Kit on the way, ordered before I came on here otherwise I would have order a different kit. One question...

Hey Hawk, I won't be making that mistake again, thanks for the guidance. I've done a bit of reading, looks like I have to get my cya and c levels up.

Hi guys, Novice here, went to Leslie's after filling up. Below are the results and what I've done so far. FAC - 0.5 TAC - 0.5 Salt - 200 CH - 90 CYA - 0 TA - 50 pH - 73 Copper - 0 Iron - 0 Phosphates - 600 I just received the Intex SWG, haven't installed it yet. I added Leslie's 10lb...