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Never had a problem until this year. We've had no rain for weeks and now a total Tier 4 water ban, no watering anything. I use my downspouts anyway every summer because I don't want to pay for water to fill my pool. Just a way to save money. :)

Yes, thanks. At this point we have a new roof and not a problem yet. Will keep this in mind.

Not sure if anyone does this, but thought I'd mention, I add downspouts from my house and garage gutters and run them down to my pool. I'm able to keep my pool full, as long as we get even a bit of rain. It seems to double the amount of rain that registers in my rain gauge. We just got some...

Thanks Bperry, I thought of that. I have 1 1/2" before it doesn't reach the level of the intake. I may have to go to a sump pump and hose idea then.

Thanks MK, Yes, my skimmer has two holes. I never knew why? I have the hose from the vac hooked up to the skimmer intake and the other end attached to the vacuum head for weight, so it will say on the bottom. The pool is functioning well right now set up this way. I so appreciate your quick...

Hi, I put the vac hose into the skimmer intake and put the vacuum head in the deep end. Now the water is being pulled into the filter as if I was just vacuuming the pool. Hopefully this will work until we get rain. I have about 1 1/2" before the water will not flow into the skimmer/filter...

Hello, and thank you MK. I don't know about a main drain? When my water level gets too low it won't be able to be pulled into the intake to the filter. I thought I could put the small pump we use to lower the water for the winter into the bottom deep end of the pool and run the hose down to...

There is a water ban in my town, and my pool water level is going to be below the intake to my filter. How can I keep my pool water circulating and clean without the use of my filter? I'm thinking of putting my vac hose into the water intake and leaving the other end in the bottom of the...

I forget where I can buy pool chemical kits. My chemicals are from last year and I need to replace them. Thanks Patty

Thanks for the replies and comments. I think the pool supply store knows I'm not going to be a money maker for them. I returned a product today. Nice. I store the pucks in the part of my pool house that has my filter, pump and electrical box. Very interesting about the corrosion. I keep my...

Hi, Thanks to this forum/website my pool is picture perfect. Looks amazing with the plaster and tile repaired and water balanced. Had my 10 month old first grandchild here to visit and he approved of the water immensely. Another fish is the family. My question is, what do I do with the big...

Yes markuszoom5, I bought some yesterday and got the free ones. Nice for a change. My pool has been really nice this year now that I'm using only liquid bleach.

Does anyone know how to tell how old a pool chemical in the test kit is? They have lot dates, but I don't see any actual dates stamped on them. I think one of the test kits I purchased this year, New from the pool supply store, is actually old. When I purchased the TF-100 and used the K-1000...

Thank you for all the responses. I'm using Chlorine from Target, their brand, 8.5%. It's doing a fine job and is inexpensive. You have 8.5% referenced in the Pool Math program, so I assumed it was ok to use. I probably wouldn't need as much if it were higher. I wasn't able to find anything...

Hi, Since I found TFPool I've been using just liquid chlorine and love having more control over my pool using it. I have a full container of 3" tabs/pucks left over. The liquid chlorine has no smell. As I understand, chlorine gives off the strong smell when it comes into contact with...

Thank you, that's perfect.

Hi, I would like to know how long I should wait before swimming if I add liquid chlorine to the pool. I'm trying to keep the level up to my CYA and it's sunny, hot and humid this week. Thanks, Patty

Hi, Just had pool supply store do chemical analysis. Pool Supply My readings FAC 2 FC 2-4 TAC 2 CH 260 CH 225 CYA 50 CYA 40 TA 100 TA 80 pH 8 pH 7.6-7.8 Acid Demand 2 ? Phosphates 200 I...

jimbradwell, what is an OCLT?

CYA is low 25 at best. Just tested it. PH 7.6 FC .5-1 TA 70

Hello, All readings were in range except CH. Confused, I just put some Hardness Plus into my pool to bring the CH from 175 up. Put in about 12 lbs. This morning CH 225. checked the chlorine this morning and it was low .5-1. Used the PoolMath and put in recommended 3 qts 2 cups 8.5% liquid...

Hello, I just donated to TFP. I am so grateful for your help with my pool. Just had it all done over and I learned form you how to manage my pool myself. I'm looking forward to having a safe pool to swim in, have it last, and saving money running it. Also, can you tell me where I can find...

Pool repairs done. Waiting for the Dalton Pool Water truck to deliver the water tomorrow. I was nervous to add town water because they are flushing the lines and our house water is coming up brown. Even if it wasn't brown I was afraid of the water balance of the town water. Not sure if town...

I posted some photos at http://s1265.photobucket.com/user/pc...8c030.jpg.html I wasn't able to have the whole pool done, still a few places where the plaster has bubbled and fallen off, but only a couple. Hopefully I can get a few more years grace.

I'm not sure if this works, but I have pictures of the pool at this site. http://s1265.photobucket.com/user/pcallen1/media/IMG_2016_zps5558c030.jpg.html

Hi jmbradwell, I bought the FT-100. The pool will be done by Thursday morning when I can start adding water. I have about 6,000 gal. to put back in.

Hello, First, Thank you all for helping me with my pool questions. I appreciate it so much. I'm having my 33 year old Anthony Gunite pool repaired. Tile replaced, plaster areas done, small leak at skimmer. About two feet of the pool will be emptied. How difficult will it be to rebalance the...

Hello JasonLion, In what manner should I add the conditioner to the pool. through the skimmer, directly into the pool, a little all around at a time, mix it with water to dissolve first? Thanks, Patty

Ok, sounds good. I'll go return the hardness plus. I need the money for the conditioner. Thanks for your help jmbradwell. - - - Updated - - - Oh, JasonLion, I will be ok to add the whole 5 lbs at once?

Thank you, how much CYA should I add at a time and how frequently?