Now you will start getting some more progress! So glad the main drain works!
Yeah, you won't have to always vacuum on waste/drain
I've got absolutely no clue where to start!
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Yeah, you won't have to always vacuum on waste/drain
Any way you can use a telescopic pole and Skimmer net to get those leaves out of the deep end?
- Apr 22, 2019
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- 25000
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- Vinyl
- Chlorine
- Salt Water Generator
- SWG Type
- CircuPool Core-55
Yes we have been! We’ve probably pulled out 50lbs (wet weight) already. It’s just, that end is 100% impossible to see so we’re kind of guessing at location.
Yup, that’s all you can do. The more you get out, and faster you get it out, the better. Your FC is attacking the big stuff aka the leaves in the deep end first!
Perfect! Go low & slow with the CYA additions, it's super easy to overshoot!
- Apr 22, 2019
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- 25000
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- Vinyl
- Chlorine
- Salt Water Generator
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- CircuPool Core-55
Guys i’ve been curious about this pipe what is it?
It’s in the deep end beside the diving board
That’s an old pic also from winter.
It’s in the deep end beside the diving board
That’s an old pic also from winter.
Is water coming out of it?Guys i’ve been curious about this pipe what is it?
It’s in the deep end beside the diving board
That’s an old pic also from winter.
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I just assumed it was a diverter to move water in deep end
I haven't read the whole thread but where are you in AR? Is there an Atwoods close by? They carry 10% for 1.99 -2.50 and it is always fresh.
- Apr 22, 2019
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- Vinyl
- Chlorine
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- CircuPool Core-55
Yes!
They actually just built an Atwood’s here. I’ve never been thank you for the tip!!
We’re in hot springs.
Your welcome
keep up the fight it will be so worth it. My family won't swim in any other pool they are so spoiled by how clean our pool is by using these methods.
- Apr 22, 2019
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- CircuPool Core-55
Since my staining appears to be metal (maybe iron?), as the vit c tablets vanished it immediately I’ve been doing some reading. It seems there is something I can add (some kind of acid), and then i add some other thing that essentially binds the metal. I’ll need to add that binder occasionally. I also can’t do it until i’m done slamming since fc needs to be lower?
I would love to do it asap as the color is really off putting ?
I would love to do it asap as the color is really off putting ?
The treatment used for the staining has to be done after the SLAM, they technically cancel each other out.
Clear the green ? and you'll be good to "attack" the orange! ?
Clear the green ? and you'll be good to "attack" the orange! ?
- Some water clearing ideas:
- Also are you able to brush the sides of the pool?
- In the haste to get FC to "hold" I think I missed suggesting this step?
- Now that FC is holding, you can start breaking up the algae so it starts clearing!
- Thinking of other ideas, can you reach the bottom with garden type rakes (not the flimsy yard leaf ones, something like this)?
- Something with more oomph to pull more crud out? (besides the pool net)
- Or getting a longer pole for the pool net? (if you guys don't feel like you are reaching the middle/bottom of the pool?)
- I was also trying to think of something that could roam around the bottom of the pool, kicking stuff up...
- the intex above ground pool cleaner would be good (less than $60 from some places)
- but I don't know how it would hook to "regular" plumbing (it's designed for attaching to the return of Intex pools)
- AND you would have to pull it out and clean it out (but it would save back washing)
You are making SO much progress in just learning your pool and how it works. It has been awesome to watch and your learn along the way. Please never feel silly for not knowing something. We were all there for our first pool! Oh the mistakes I made 
to the point of ruining my first pool!!!
Don't forget to check the pump basket on the pump every once in a while. Some times small stuff can get past the skimmer basket and make it's way to the pump basket.
That piece on the deep end-I wonder if it is a return that was set too high so the added on to it to make the water exit deeper in the pool. I have same question as Splashy....does water come out of it?
One day, oh one day you will have to look at your pool with shades on as it will be so bright and sparkly!
Kim
to the point of ruining my first pool!!!Don't forget to check the pump basket on the pump every once in a while. Some times small stuff can get past the skimmer basket and make it's way to the pump basket.
That piece on the deep end-I wonder if it is a return that was set too high so the added on to it to make the water exit deeper in the pool. I have same question as Splashy....does water come out of it?
One day, oh one day you will have to look at your pool with shades on as it will be so bright and sparkly!
Kim
- Apr 22, 2019
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- 25000
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- Vinyl
- Chlorine
- Salt Water Generator
- SWG Type
- CircuPool Core-55
I will check if it has a flow later on today. Im still squeamish sticking my hand that far in the pool LOL
Poor pup is having an allergic reaction to something tonight so I have my hands full
Poor pup is having an allergic reaction to something tonight so I have my hands full
- Apr 22, 2019
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- CircuPool Core-55
Yes splash we have been brushing the sides and also the bottom as we can to kick stuff up. We probably should get a longer pole.
I hear ya there!!
Hope she's ok! Vet on call I hope! Can you give her benadryl (25mg per 25lbs)?Poor pup is having an allergic reaction to something tonight so I have my hands full
- Apr 22, 2019
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- CircuPool Core-55
I have been and it seems to help a little bit. Have emergency # but I don't think she needs that yet.
All I can figure is I washed our sheets in a new fabric softener and she was in our bed. Either that, or something got on her outside. Her belly is all red and she can't resist scratching it. Got a t-shirt on her to try and stop and scrapping when I don't catch her quick enough.
All I can figure is I washed our sheets in a new fabric softener and she was in our bed. Either that, or something got on her outside. Her belly is all red and she can't resist scratching it. Got a t-shirt on her to try and stop and scrapping when I don't catch her quick enough.
Ants or bugs the rain may have brought out? Could be something in the lawn that got brought up? Poor pup & fur-mom!
- Apr 22, 2019
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- Vinyl
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- Salt Water Generator
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- CircuPool Core-55
Ants are a definite possibility! They keep getting me outside. Got little bumps on my ankles. I guess if she is allergic to them it could cause this rash! Ugh. Horrible!