Harley's Pool

[harleyl7]

You can do it in smaller increments. I usually go a pound at a time, letting a day go by before testing and adding more.

Oh I got 2lbs 5.5 oz in a sock and then while I used the pool and just periodically squeezed it and it all dissolved after awhile.

Do I run another test tomorrow?

 

[kimkats]

You dose your FC as if the CYA did reach your mark right when you put the sock in the water. Wait until the pump has run for about an hour in the morning to make sure your water is mixed good then you can test if you want to.

 

[harleyl7]

Well some of my legs fell off the pavers. Seems when I put it up, I was too far over and not right above each paver.

Should I drain and fix?
Or should I observe it and see if it continues to sink? Then fix next season/ end of season?

 

[harleyl7]

Anybody have some advice for the post above? Trying to start draining now if that's what I need to do

 

[kimkats]

Yes you need to drain and get those legs back on the stones. I can how the legs is already sinking in a bit

 

[bkp22]

Another reason I'm not a fan of pavers on round pools. IMO ground pressure should be approximately the same between the legs and the bottom of the pool, so theoretically (IF YOU USE WATER PROOF GROUND CLOTH), the rate of sinking of the bottom should be similar to the rate of sinking of the legs, and even if it's say an inch off, as long as that amount is consistent all the way around and the ground is even and level, that should only affect the "cove" radius in the bottom corners.

Now that said, I think if you are installing a "real" AGP you should still use pavers according to the manual, and if you are installing a rectangular pool you should also use them--because they are going to want to move as the pool fills. My round pools, once I have a foot of water in them the legs are really done moving at that point. I drag em out as it fills once, and then tweak them slightly as it fills and then they're not moving any more.

Of course, now that you have pavers in place and sunk in, I'd probably leave them so as not to tear up the ground, I just hope you can recenter the pool to get everything lined up.

 

[harleyl7]

Another reason I'm not a fan of pavers on round pools. IMO ground pressure should be approximately the same between the legs and the bottom of the pool, so theoretically (IF YOU USE WATER PROOF GROUND CLOTH), the rate of sinking of the bottom should be similar to the rate of sinking of the legs, and even if it's say an inch off, as long as that amount is consistent all the way around and the ground is even and level, that should only affect the "cove" radius in the bottom corners.

Now that said, I think if you are installing a "real" AGP you should still use pavers according to the manual, and if you are installing a rectangular pool you should also use them--because they are going to want to move as the pool fills. My round pools, once I have a foot of water in them the legs are really done moving at that point. I drag em out as it fills once, and then tweak them slightly as it fills and then they're not moving any more.

Of course, now that you have pavers in place and sunk in, I'd probably leave them so as not to tear up the ground, I just hope you can recenter the pool to get everything lined up.

I definitely only did the pavers because the contractor was putting them in for me. If I was putting them in myself I would've not. And I also agree that it was probably gonna be fine without them. Seems more of an issue to make sure they stay perfectly on the paver.

I just finished moving some that the contractor definitely put in wrong (he's upset that I called him out on it), but it's filling again and we are on all the pavers and I'm babysitting it as much as I can as it fills. If my liner rips or anything like that I'm just gonna pull the pavers, weed fabric, tarp, anti fatigue mats, and set the pool up.

Lesson learned. I like to learn lessons the hard way

 

[harleyl7]

Hypothetically if someone wanted to switch to SWG and also automate pump operations. What would be a recommended pump/system for my AGP?

 

[harleyl7]

So filled back up and all legs on pavers.

So when I add chlorine tomorrow - I assume the CYA I added today worked?




So since my CYA is now 45? I add 40oz of my 10% liquid chlorine to reach my target FC of 6?

Then test FC everyday to see what I need to add to stay around 6?

 

[proavia]

Any CYA between 41 and 49 is rounded up to 50.
Once it is in the water (even if not fully dissolved), dose FC using that new CYA number.
Dose to attain the top end of target range.

 

[harleyl7]

Nice day in the pool today.

Might raise the water level a little bit to cover more of the skimmer.

 

[harleyl7]

Should I add the best way/Intex swg?
INTEX QS1200 Saltwater Chlorine System, for Above Ground Pools, Maintains Water Clarity, 110 to 120 Voltage,15,000 Gallons pool Amazon.com

This is $229, while the one with the upgraded pump is 361.

Intex Krystal Clear 2150 GPH Sand Filter Pump & Saltwater System with E.C.O. (Electrocatalytic Oxidation) for Above Ground Pools, 110-120V with GFCI, White/Black Amazon.com

My current pump is the best way sand filter 1500 GPH.

Also want to at least automate pump operations so trying to keep that in mind.

 

[bkp22]

I personally wouldn't unless you travel a lot. You're just trading the cost of liquid chlorine for the cost of:
SWG
Salt
Acid

 

[kellyfair]

I used the Intel SWCG combo with no issuemn for years. Definitely got my money’s worth! Not truly automatizeable (is that even a eord?) but it does have a timer.

 

[harleyl7]

Found my pump sucking in a little air when I went to turn it off. I guess the water evaporated from the pool to where my skimmer is pulling enough water into still push water into the pump but still can hear it sucking in air.

Is there anything I can do to avoid this or should I just be adding water to my pool every week or so?

 

[kimkats]

With the sun and splash out you will need to replace some water every once in a while. It really depends on your weather conditions and pool use.

 

[kellyfair]

Without rain, once summer hits I add water about once a week, until the rainy season hits. I also like my water level to be on the high side - about two inches from top of skimmer. That gives me some wiggle room in case we hit a dry spell.

 

[harleyl7]

So the bugs that are landing on the surface of my pool aren't being sucked into my skimmer. They are just floating by.. only thing I added was the poolhacker fountain to help cool the pool.

Any idea of what I could do?

 

[harleyl7]

Like they just float right on by. Even switched back to the return that came with the Hayward skimmer and they are still floating by. Lowered water level too.

Should I be running these ports also?

 

[bkp22]

The weir door should have a float on it that keeps it like somewhere around halfway closed to increase the water velocity going in. I'd look at that and also make sure there is plenty of flow being pumped out of it as well.

Otherwise..........get a betta. I don't even have a skimmer and my pool surface is 100% flawless at all times.

BTW noticed your sig. If you want shade get a patio umbrella and stick it through the belt of the pool. Works great.