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je sais. I was just giving dmanb2b (the quote in my post) some info about what he said.
ellisongirls said:Okay, for those of you that suggested that I have an algae problem, I place more shock, however I don't think by the look of the water there is an algae problem becasue it's crystal clear until I go to vacuum or stir up the bottom of the pool which leads me to think there is too much shock~ just my thoughts. It's pouring rain here so maybe that will help.......or not.
Here are my new numbers from the pool store today.
Temp- 70
sat idx- 0.4
TDS 3400
CYA 99
tot chlor 10 or higher she said
free chol 10
ph 8.5
tot alk 198
adj total alk 198
tot hardness 37
salt 3500
So, now what's next? The lady at the pool store asked me if I could backwash with my filter pump? I honestly don't know so if someone does that would help too? I guess it' stoo much shock??????
ellisongirls said:Okay!!I'm starting to get this .............I think So, are you saying ! 1.) I should vacuum with waste ( I think this is possible if I close off the out going connector, place the hose on the ground while running the filter pump with the vacuum??I have the Deluxe maintence Kit from Intex and the 8111 Krystal Clear Deluxe Saltwater System & filter Pump- hope that helps ) I see a lot of white cloudness when I brush the bottom of the pool. I have the worms all gone! No, trash and Crystal clear water on top. 2.) after I vacuum with waste then I add Muriac Acid (2 cups) run the filter pump only and and recheck levels after 1-2 hrs?? am I on the right track?? If so, how much do i waste and when do I add more tap water? I will get rid of the Shock- it came with the pool and since I started with that I didn't think I could use beach, but you are saying I can switch to the bleach....correct??
I want to thank you for all of your help and pushing me to not give up. I'm sure it will be worth it, I know this pool isn't the best and the SWG/ filter isn't the best- this was suppose to be a test for upgrading to a better pool in the future. After all of this I'm sure going to find out from you what your recommendations would be. I really understand the need for a better test kit- I'm really trying to purchase one, the pool store had a 7 way for 40.00 but they said it wasn't that great. I wold love to get the one from this site b/c I feel that you guys have been so much help! I just can't do it right now- Thanks again
frustratedpoolmom said:ellisongirls said:Okay!!I'm starting to get this .............I think So, are you saying ! 1.) I should vacuum with waste ( I think this is possible if I close off the out going connector, place the hose on the ground while running the filter pump with the vacuum??I have the Deluxe maintence Kit from Intex and the 8111 Krystal Clear Deluxe Saltwater System & filter Pump- hope that helps ) I see a lot of white cloudness when I brush the bottom of the pool. I have the worms all gone! No, trash and Crystal clear water on top. 2.) after I vacuum with waste then I add Muriac Acid (2 cups) run the filter pump only and and recheck levels after 1-2 hrs?? am I on the right track?? If so, how much do i waste and when do I add more tap water? I will get rid of the Shock- it came with the pool and since I started with that I didn't think I could use beach, but you are saying I can switch to the bleach....correct??
I want to thank you for all of your help and pushing me to not give up. I'm sure it will be worth it, I know this pool isn't the best and the SWG/ filter isn't the best- this was suppose to be a test for upgrading to a better pool in the future. After all of this I'm sure going to find out from you what your recommendations would be. I really understand the need for a better test kit- I'm really trying to purchase one, the pool store had a 7 way for 40.00 but they said it wasn't that great. I wold love to get the one from this site b/c I feel that you guys have been so much help! I just can't do it right now- Thanks again
Yes, you can use bleach, it's perfectly fine. Use the Pool calculator to figure out how much when you need to add it, but once you get your SWG running hopefully that will be rare.
You may have to do the vacuming in seperate sessions, you don't want the water level to go too low so that the pump runs dry. You may have to plug that opening if you disconnect the hose, do you have a plug? Just go very slowly so it doesn't get stirred up. Refill, let the water circulate for an hour then retest the PH and add acid to bring it down.
Save your money on the pool store kit, when you have $70 you can afford the TF100.
One last thing...in all the posts one thing was lost on me, the size of your pool.
Tis up to you and considering water prices, etc., you could just dump and start over from scratch...If that is appealing to you we could discuss it further. I don't want to confuse you.
dmanb2b said:cubby I think a 16ft round easy set should hold at least 3500 gallons...poolcalc puts it at around 5000 gals but that doesn't account for the fact that it is not a metal fram above ground pool....ie her walls lean in toward the top "blow-up" ring
Actually your best bet ellison is to check the swg/filter manual...it has a whole bunch of intex pools listed in it with the applicable water capacity.
ellisongirls said:Okay,
According to the WALMART test- NOT strips- my CHL is still above 10- its orange/ red (looks like iodine) but less orange than before. The ph is 7.6- now, the cloudyness is improving- when I vacuum it doesn't for a complete cloud. But the ground where I wasted has a slight white color- so, I guess I removed lot's of JUNK. Do I continue to vacuum and waste then add water? Also, when do I turn on the SWG??-
ellisongirls said:Okay,
According to the WALMART test- NOT strips- my CHL is still above 10- its orange/ red (looks like iodine) but less orange than before. The ph is 7.6- now, the cloudyness is improving- when I vacuum it doesn't for a complete cloud. But the ground where I wasted has a slight white color- so, I guess I removed lot's of JUNK. Do I continue to vacuum and waste then add water? Also, when do I turn on the SWG??-