Pool opening 2024
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You definitely don't need 16 oz, but you very well could need more than 2 oz. So the pint is probably the right call.
I did the first part of the occult FC test at about 10 PM-- It took between 17-18 drops- so my FC is between 8.5 and 9. So on today's sunny day mostly- the pool lost 3.5 ppm from 10 AM to 10 PM on this sunny day. When I test for the FC again tomorrow AM around 5:15 AM-- what SHOULD the FC be at as a normal loss? I will post the results tomorrow as well and please let me know what the next steps should be after that. Thank you all and have a good night.
but what is the usual expiration date on this site, I am still using the 2 oz bottle from last season. I do not want to run out
Deb04
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- Jul 12, 2008
- 779
- Pool Size
- 19000
- Surface
- Vinyl
- Chlorine
- Salt Water Generator
- SWG Type
- Pentair Intellichlor IC-40
Hi Monte, Glad you came back this season. I was afraid we'd totally scared you away.
Again with the Green Out? Didn't we go through this last year? No Green Out. Not now, not last year, not next year.
just did occult FC test at 515. FC took 17 drops so FC is 8.5. Only lost maybe 0.5 to 1 ppm. Isnt that good?? Let me know next step. Sun already coming out
Hey Deb04. Nice to tty again. No i am not and did not. Everyone here already warned me. Ha ha. Read the rest of my posts to catch up. Numbers seem good just need to get pool green. That seems to be my only flaw i think so far. But CYA started out at 20-25 so i wad told to YES add stabilizer to pool to raise CYA. It is now 50
pH looks hood as does TA and CC and CH
Yes. Phew. Overnight loss of 1 or less is normal pool operation.
I'd keep the FC a little elevated in the 8 to 10 range until the water is filtered. RIGHT ????? Who woulda thought you'd need CYA after last year. It should still be 140.
Will do all tests this weekend. Going to buy more chlorine from walmart after work. I am still waiting on the PSI gauge. By the way where can i buy that DE?? And how much should i purchase? Thank u
A small bag is fine. 10lbs maybe. I've never needed any with carts. Home Depot, Walmart or any pool store should have it. Word of caution though. You want DE and not 'DE aid' or such.
I have found so many types and sizes and prices HELP. Ha ha. Walmart #1. 25 lb bag. #2 amazon is 25 lb bag. #3 is a local pool store only 12.5 lb bag and #4 amazon is only 1.5 lb bag for $20. ???? Look at prices and sizes and what i truly need. Which should i go for??
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- Jun 1, 2018
- 16,128
- Pool Size
- 26000
- Surface
- Vinyl
- Chlorine
- Salt Water Generator
- SWG Type
- Hayward Aqua Rite (T-15)
- Jun 1, 2018
- 16,128
- Pool Size
- 26000
- Surface
- Vinyl
- Chlorine
- Salt Water Generator
- SWG Type
- Hayward Aqua Rite (T-15)
10# will last you at least a couple seasons probably.
You only use a cup or so after backwashing.
I have just run out after 3 or so years on the same box
You only use a cup or so after backwashing.
I have just run out after 3 or so years on the same box
But it says DE “AID”. I thought that was no good from the above suggestion?? See i read ur above answer. U said not DE Aid or such??
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By the way. New test results.
FC. 6.5 after total sunny day since 530 am. So lost just 2 ppm all day.
TA. Still 90.
CYA still 50
pH. Still 7.5
CH. still 50.
Everything staying stable. Will now add chlorine to bring it up a but past 8 or more otherwise everything looking good?? What do u think???
FC. 6.5 after total sunny day since 530 am. So lost just 2 ppm all day.
TA. Still 90.
CYA still 50
pH. Still 7.5
CH. still 50.
Everything staying stable. Will now add chlorine to bring it up a but past 8 or more otherwise everything looking good?? What do u think???
I just added about 28-30 oz of chlorine as per my log entry. Should raise FC back to 8.5 or so
Waiting 4 hours then putting in 2 oz of clarifier as per bottle then will vacuum manually in morning and hopefully my sparkling blue pool will appear
The HTH DE aid is no good. Matt's take on it is in post # 2
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Actually, you're done with CH for the year. You don't need it and it doesn't matter.
PH and FC are all you need to test regularly.
Can't get rid of fine sediment after using hth DE Filter Aid
I have been recovering my pool from Harvey. During the process, I had to do several backwashes and eventually decided it was better to clean and recharge the filter. I have previously used the DE from Leslie's without any issue. However, since I was at Home Depot I decided to try hth DE Filter...
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CYA, TA and CH can be every two weeks or more now. They'll stay where they are. If they hold for 2 weeks, go to monthly.
Actually, you're done with CH for the year. You don't need it and it doesn't matter.
PH and FC are all you need to test regularly.
Ok thank u sincerely. So if the suggestion from # 112 is incorrect after i sen the 4 pics of different DE items can u give me a pic or something of the correct type or product of DE and what size and price i should get and pay. I sent 4 pics. Any of those?? I think they are straight DE items unless u have a sure one for me
Pool is spic and span. Will put-in clarifier later this evening and filter is running till 7. Then i will vacuum and finger’s crossed
Pool is spic and span. Will put-in clarifier later this evening and filter is running till 7. Then i will vacuum and finger’s crossed
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I just read that post from Matt- and the answer given was to add POOL grade DE to a DE FILTER??? WAIT-- hold on Richard Tracy(LOL)--- remember I have a SAND filter-- is this Pool Grade DE OK for a sand filter? Please advise.