The Return of the Pool That Just Won't Die
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Yup. It was in pretty nasty shape too. Before this I have never owned a pool in any fashion.
This isn't looking good. No sun to be seen on this day. Hopefully the sky clears in the next hour or so.
cj3737
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Not to worry.. Keep targeting your assumed level and press on...
Do you know how much gunk is still on the bottom?... Once its all gone, you will see drastic changes
Do you know how much gunk is still on the bottom?... Once its all gone, you will see drastic changes
I guess I could always *gulp* get in the water with goggles and see what's doing at the bottom...
cj3737
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Or just kick it around a little...
Do you have a brush attachment for your pole? you could just sweep it all into one area and use the gulper...
Do you have a brush attachment for your pole? you could just sweep it all into one area and use the gulper...
cj3737
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cj3737
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Just keep using the rake (or net) whenever possible. You'll start to notice that you'll start getting less and less as time goes on. Also, even with solids on the bottom your water color will start to change. As is clears up it also will become easier to clean. Keep cleaning solids whenever possible while focusing on the water chemistry.
That said, can you retest your CYA and FC levels? We'll start adjusting these levels to get things rolling.
That said, can you retest your CYA and FC levels? We'll start adjusting these levels to get things rolling.
Sun finally came out and I was able to do a CYA test. Despite some haziness, I was able to see he dot even when the tube was filled completely. So I'm going to shoot for 30 CYA. Let's see what my math says.
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I know, but:
A: I have this thing about getting into gross water that I can't see through.
B: I don't know how to use the steps that came with the pool.
but that's another issue for another day.
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I know, but:
A: I have this thing about getting into gross water that I can't see through.
B: I don't know how to use the steps that came with the pool.
but that's another issue for another day.
Ok, if I'm at 0 and want to shoot for 30 CYA, then I want 42 ounces of stabilizer which converts to 2.62lbs. Correct?
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Didn't check yet. Should I do that first?
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Didn't check yet. Should I do that first?
42oz is correct. Let's keep it simple and add 2.5 pounds of stabilizer into a sock and hang in front of the returns.
How much bleach did you add this morning to "bump" your FC up some to insure you stayed above 10?
How much bleach did you add this morning to "bump" your FC up some to insure you stayed above 10?
cj3737
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Haziness is good... shows there is some but we don't know how much... Baby steps into CYA...
Don't want to add too much at first. I would go for 1lb right now so you can get the hang of it. 24-48 hours that dissolves, you can get an accurate reading on what you have added. Play with the calc and see how much 1 lb will raise it. IF you are just below 30 (which it may be), you don't want to add another 30 and have it at 60 right away. Your end target will be 40 so try to shoot under that for now
Check your fc to make sure you are still at 10 or so
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well im a day late and a dollar short today....
Don't want to add too much at first. I would go for 1lb right now so you can get the hang of it. 24-48 hours that dissolves, you can get an accurate reading on what you have added. Play with the calc and see how much 1 lb will raise it. IF you are just below 30 (which it may be), you don't want to add another 30 and have it at 60 right away. Your end target will be 40 so try to shoot under that for now
Check your fc to make sure you are still at 10 or so
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well im a day late and a dollar short today....
Yup, 10.5. Still good to go on 1lb of stabilizer? If in adding stabilizer, do I also need to add chlorine?
BTW, I have no way to measure 1lb. I'll be guessing. Do you guys use scales?
BTW, I have no way to measure 1lb. I'll be guessing. Do you guys use scales?
cj3737
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I have a postal scale that I can zero out with the weight of the sock subtracted....
You can use a measuring cup and use the XXoz by volume amount you came up with.
You can use a measuring cup and use the XXoz by volume amount you came up with.
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