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We would have to destroy areas that are perfectly good to do that and make what I believe a fairly small repair even bigger. Here in S. FLorida I have never heard of backfilling with stones. Biggest issue here is that there was no concrete originally poured in this area due to that top step/lip.

You guys were unbelievably helpful in getting me straight on how to maintain our pool when it was first installed and its been great!! I did just do the Bronze sponsorship but it hasn't posted to my profile as of yet! Thanks! Got a dilemma now When pool was originally built there was a top...

I second testing stains with a Vit c tablet. (just rub a tablet on a stained area--if it disappears its metal!) I have fiberglass pool as well and will periodically get pale brownish staining. I treat with citric acid below recommended amounts( I literally just need to turn off pump, sprinkle a...

So I went out on a limb and just went ahead and unscrewed them--easy-peasy! The spa return started draining (hence the reason for a check valve there!) and I stood there trying to figure out what to stop it up with while I soaked my valves and..wella!! A small pool noodle fit exactly--I shoved...

See photos of the 2 check valves we have with clear plastic--these have had visible algae (green) in them ever since the pool was built last summer and we had an algae outbreak. We have shocked twice and follow TFP method for maintaining pool successfully, but don't like that I visible SEE...

I assume you are referring to this chart Pool School - Chlorine / CYA Chart So take your "assumed" cya level based on your addition of CYA several days ago, and follow the chart for the shock level target of Free chlorine. Make sure your PH is good to go as well before you start SLAM - - -...

You must read the link above for SLAM process--it tells you all the steps--its not just about clear water:confused:

Pool School - SLAM - Shock Level And Maintain You mention using packets of "shock" this is not necessary with the TF method. Follow instructions in this article--bleach is your main weapon :)

What an entrepreneur should do is start a pool maintenance company that promotes the "Green" factor and by green I mean environmentally friendly not algae! Promote the fact that you use "natural" ingredients to maintain their pool and that you use less chemicals and common household ingredients...

Well down here in Sunny SW Florida..what did I do to my pool today? SWIM!!! and watch the kids SWIM, just like we did back in March, February and heck some polar bears did in January!! I see much talk of "covers" and removing them...this is foreign to me. :wink: Water Temp hovering right...

We just did a FB pool last summer! Congrats its soooo worth it ! We are of similar size --about 8000 gallons including the 6 person spillover spa-kidney shaped deep end 6 ft. If you can swing it DEFINITELY do the spa. We use it so often here in FL in cooler months and would sit in it and say...

Just wanted to give an update on this--everything with my SWG seems to be fine! After manually adding bleach for a week or so to keep numbers of FC up based on recommendations in this post my numbers started staying stable and SWG keeping FC where I want it to based on my CYA level. Water...

yes it was a typo its 1.59 software. Thanks so much James!! :salut: Will do on the chlorine levels-great suggestion. I guess I just expected too much too soon--learning everyday here! My pool looks so awesome! One of the last times I was at my PB picking up more chemicals a month ago I...

Ok Did the above and here are readings: 1- 64 2. 29.4 3. 2.44 4. 51P 5. -3200 6. a1-0 7. r1.58 t-3 *I have been checking the readings throughout the day constantly and many times when I check #3 is 0 and #2 is 33 not sure if that's normal or not...

Knew this would happen--Called Goldline Aquarite technical support line to discuss my issue of possible issue with unit as we are again down to 0 free chlorine with running at 50% output for 8 hours a day!! She told me my water chemistry is off and that I likely have phosphates and or nitrates...

Thanks for the info! Cell is only 6 months old and we cleaned it 2 weeks ago per manufacturers instruction with mild acid wash. Visually it look s spotless from what we could see. Im giving it a week and see what my numbers look like.

Update** Just walked out to check on diagnostic numbers again about 30-45 min after upping to 100% output and readings are as follows: 1. temp 58 2 voltage 33 3. current 0 4. 110P 5.instant salinity -0 6.A10 Soooo. That seems to indicate it isn't generating chlorine any longer based on the...

Hi all, Looking for someone who might know if this is significant regarding my AquaRite Panel--little history, new pool/SWG Turbo Cell T3, Aquarite panel this summer (July). Had an algae problem for MONTHS chlorine ALWAYS registerd 0. I found this site and I quickly cleared up my pool with...

Slam finished--I measured readings every day--chlorine kept falling below my target of 6ish all other readings on target--so I added more bleach back up to FC 11ppm, then it kept falling again. And here I am back at 0 The only other thing I did was add some iron/metal remover 2 days ago as we...

Did my first SLAM about 2 weeks ago, http://www.troublefreepool.com/threads/88078-Tired-of-bad-pool-advice-SLAM-question Super thanks to all who replied!! But I am thinking maybe we missed something?, didn't keep chlorine high enough long enough?, not sure, but I am back down to 0 FC! It had...

Ahh yes--did the Vit c tablet test and it came right off! Saw the article posted that describes the Ascorbic acid treatment, but I don't want to take my chlorine back down now that I have everything cleaned up! Grrr. Do these stains cause any long term harm if I wait to remove? Do they ever...

So how do I get rid of them? Thanks for the tip BTW on upcoming sale!

Hi All, Just completed SLAM last week, levels looking good, I added a bit more bleach a few days ago per advice on my other post to help raise chlorine since I have SWG, but today developing a light yellowish/brownish stain on smooth areas--doesn't seem to readily come off? Any ideas?? Water is...

Follow up question..here are my current readings FC 3 CC 0 ph 7.6 TA 80 CH 180 CYA 90 My question is this--the SWG is running at 100% for 8 hours during day now the last several days and my free chlorine is not staying up?? My new(9/2014) Hayward cell is rated for a 15,000 gallons with salt...

Thought this pic showed how clear it is now!! I am monitoring my levels twice a day for now, but I think I have a pretty good basic understanding thanks to this forum and web site. I am sure Ill be back for questions along the way ;)

WOW I don think our pool has ever been this clear!! Which tells me it was never quite right since it was finished in September! My fiberglass walls were actually shining in the sun today! LOL We added the bleach based on the tables and brought FC up to proper shock level around 6:00PM last...

Thanks guys!!--soo glad I found you all! Will be working on this soon and will let you know how it goes. Heading out to get our jug of M-acid and bleach jugs and will follow SLAM article! Ill be sure to order my kit refills from you too!