BBB is the way for me!

[BlueWave8]

Thanks to everyone on this forum, my first pool opening has been very easy, and quite enjoyable. Using the BBB method, I had no problems getting my levels correct for a pool (and water) that had not been properly maintained for almost 20 years! With the equipment upgrade complete, I spent Sunday and Monday evening getting my pH and TA in check, and last night I added 50ppm borates and took these pictures. Soon I will be trying an AA treatment to try to get rid of the dark staining in the pool and spa (not very apparent in these pics, I'll post pictures of the stains soon). (EDIT- actually the staining is quite apparent. If you look at the returns on the floor you can see that near the returns it is a nice blue, and darker everywhere else. I am hoping the AA treatment will help a lot.)

Just wanted to say thanks for everything so far and share these pictures with you

 

[JasonLion]

Beautiful water!

 

[BlueWave8]

Thanks Jason!

 

[RobbieH]

Nice pool!

That Dolphin working for you? Mine's dead for the third time in 7 months, of which 2 months of those it's been in the shop or waiting on parts.

 

[BlueWave8]

Thanks!
The Dolphin is doing fine so far. It came with the house and I am not sure how often the previous owners used it. What has gone wrong with yours?

 

[RobbieH]

First one was dead out of the box. Second one died in 3 weeks, they spent over a month trying to figure out what was wrong, tried new power supply, replaced the motor, etc., but eventually gave me a new unit. Third one we again suspect power supply, been waiting for 3 weeks for a new one, supposed to have the new one today so we will see if that gets it running again. Sweeping my pool on a daily basis (and it's not as effective as the robot) is getting old!

 

[BlueWave8]

Sorry to hear that... Third times the charm, right? ;-)

 

[mikespoolfl]

Spa almost looks empty. Now thats good water.

 

[BlueWave8]

Thanks! The pool looked like that too before I dropped the Dolphin in. It was almost eerie!