Taming the big green monster

[mariane]

I would go with a glued union at that spot since you already have pvc. Those rubber things are terrible. Hose clamps are also terrible. I assume you have that fitting so you can winterize. A union will make that a snap.
In the interim you can sure your bets with 2 hose clamps on each side of the rubber thing. Right next to each other.

Hubby said great idea using a union at the pump. We do have them on the skimmer and return lines at the pool entries.
Yes, we need to remove pump in the winter to protect it from freeze damage.
Thanks.

 

[mariane]

+1. There's 2 kinds of Ferncos. Ones that have popped off, and ones that wait until you turn out of the driveway on your way to work a double shift before they pop.

The same ones that wait till you go to bed at night, dreaming of a clear pool in the morning.

 

[newdude]

The same ones that wait till you go to bed at night, dreaming of a clear pool in the morning.

So clear it's like there's no water in the pool. Oh wait.


Too soon ?

 

[mariane]

Back in business 185 gallons later.
Pump running. Added bleach. Forgot about waiting till after the backwash.
So, after vacuuming, we'll deep clean the filter with the hose instead of using pool water to backwash.

 

[YippeeSkippy]

And a magnificent green it was. Key word there - "WAS". Always good to see clear visual evidence of a SLAM in action.

Mountain Dew green!

 

[mariane]

It's been a long day.
Vacuumed, deep cleaned filter, tested and added bleach earlier. Now out of regent so added 1 qt 10% before putting the not-green-but-cloudy monster to bed.
In order to sleep tonight without nightmares, we'll be turning off the pump after my nighttime snack.
Looking forward to getting those regents in the mail tomorrow. And that wouldn't be too soon.

 

[mariane]

Day 4: green-no-more-monster taming. It's teamed up with the grackles and tree buds to thwart our efforts. But we will prevail.
Reagents are in. CYA 50, FC 24, TA 80. Looking much better. (blue float is the thermometer)

 

[Mdragger88]

Slam on sister !
Looking much better!

 

[newdude]

 

[ShallowWater]

+1. There's 2 kinds of Ferncos. Ones that have popped off, and ones that wait until you turn out of the driveway on your way to work a double shift before they pop.

They're not meant for pressurized piping but rather gravity drainage in accessible areas.

 

[mariane]

I feel honored that my pool is featured.
Thanks for everyone's encouragement.

 

[mariane]

They're not meant for pressurized piping but rather gravity drainage in accessible areas.

Thanks. My husband will be replacing it in the next day or two.

 

[mariane]

Day 5: a bit late with the post pics. Looking better. You can barely see the vacuum head in the deep end. Time to break out the P.O.P. (pool owner patience).
Sand filters take a long time to clear the water. Continuing the SLAM.

 

[Mdragger88]

When fc losses slow down & you’ll be home to babysit try a little de.
You probably know how but here’s the link

Add DE to a Sand Filter

A clean pool filter will increase the efficiency of your pool! ... your filter are to backwash it, clean the manifolds and grids, and add new DE.

www.google.com

 

[mariane]

Day 6. Too busy yesterday to post.
Better view of deep end and less dead algae settled on the bottom.

 

[mariane]

Nice new fitting

 

[mariane]

Day 7 A little clearer than yesterday. Able to see the deep end a little better today.

 

[newdude]

Nice new fitting

Electrical PVC isn't pressure rated

But it's lasted this long, so.

 

[mariane]

I got these hairnets on Amazon, hoping to use them as skimmer sock replacements.
Before I open the package, has anyone used them before? What do you think of them?

 

[YippeeSkippy]

I just got them myself. Takes a bit of practice to open them up. <sigh> I'll use 'em up and go for a different one next order. My previous order of a different type had the elastic dry rot or something while stored outside in the pool shed.

Maddie