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  1. smittysgirl

    Pool Cleaning Help

    Thank you all for your comments & suggestions. Is the goal with re-positioning the return to prevent any debris from settling in the center of the pool or just to make the area of debris smaller? What is the expected lifespan of a filter? My hubby seems to think, the older, the better;) He...
  2. smittysgirl

    Pool Cleaning Help

    Thank you for your response & suggestions. Here are my current test results: FC = 6.5 PH = 7.8 TA = 85 CH = 150 * CYA = 40 The OCLT was CC=.5 * This was done at pool opening on 6/17, my understanding is that CH is not important for above ground pools. We only have 1 return, so I'll try &...
  3. smittysgirl

    Pool Cleaning Help

    Hi, I've been a member here for 7 years & continue to be a true believer. The one thing I seem to struggle with is getting our pool really clean! There always seems to be some fine debris in the cracks or middle of the pool. Today I spent over an hour vacuuming & skimming. Everything looked...