Wobblerlorri
Bronze Supporter
- Apr 16, 2019
- 2,010
- Pool Size
- 4024
- Surface
- Vinyl
- Chlorine
- Liquid Chlorine
Brushed, vacuumed, tested. FC 5, CC 0. Added 3 cups 6% chlorine to take it up to 8.0 FC.
What did you do to your pool today?
- Thread starter Patrick_B
- Start date
Brushed, cleaned vacuum, changed skimmer sock, fell asleep on pool float.
Temp today:
Temp today:
Wobblerlorri
Bronze Supporter
- Apr 16, 2019
- 2,010
- Pool Size
- 4024
- Surface
- Vinyl
- Chlorine
- Liquid Chlorine
Not much. It rained all day, so I wasn't able to brush or vac today. Did manage to dose it with 2 c chlorine. I've noticed, in cloudy days it uses up 2 ppm FC, and in bright sunshiny days it uses up 3 FC. So I've been able to cut testing back to every second day. Still watch it like a hawk for algae!
DAB942
Gold Supporter
I fixed a leak from a cracked fitting and added a cover to the pump motor after wet wiring caused it to trip the GFI
jark87
Silver Supporter
- Jun 5, 2011
- 1,181
- Pool Size
- 25500
- Surface
- Plaster
- Chlorine
- Salt Water Generator
- SWG Type
- Jandy Aquapure 1400
Gave it the mid-season full brushing, including the walls. While I brush the floor at least once a week, I have to admit that the walls tend to get ignored.
I also spent some time on this forum and finally learned how to properly read the CYA test. That blasted dot would always re-appear just when it had disappeared!
I also spent some time on this forum and finally learned how to properly read the CYA test. That blasted dot would always re-appear just when it had disappeared!
Thanks to @PoolGate for the labels I did some "make the equipment pretty" stuff
Before
After
Wife rolled her eyes LOL
What paint did you use on the PVC?
This
Professional High Performance Enamel Spray Product Page
Rust-Oleum® Professional High Performance Enamel Spray provides superior coverage and hiding. Apply to metal, wood, concrete and masonry. Retains color well.
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And a lot of painters blue tape to cover up the stuff I didn't want paint on.
Wobblerlorri
Bronze Supporter
- Apr 16, 2019
- 2,010
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- 4024
- Surface
- Vinyl
- Chlorine
- Liquid Chlorine
Had to replace a hose on the skimmer to the pump. Sprung a leak and was doing an imitation of Old Faithful.
Desert Dog
Silver Supporter
Building a section of Trumps wall around my equipment and adding a roof to protect from sun damage. Any benefit to adding razor wire?
This
Professional High Performance Enamel Spray Product Page
Rust-Oleum® Professional High Performance Enamel Spray provides superior coverage and hiding. Apply to metal, wood, concrete and masonry. Retains color well.www.rustoleum.com
And a lot of painters blue tape to cover up the stuff I didn't want paint on.
Thanks. Was your PVC relatively new or did it have an oxidized layer from years of sitting outside? Did you do anything to the PVC before painting?
PVC was two years ish old. Wiped it all down with mineral spirits, which dries pretty quickly in Texas, then painted away.
Tied my iaqualink into home assistant for streamlined automation and voice control!! 
Wobblerlorri
Bronze Supporter
- Apr 16, 2019
- 2,010
- Pool Size
- 4024
- Surface
- Vinyl
- Chlorine
- Liquid Chlorine
Tested, added 2 cups chlorine to take it up to 8 ppm. Needs vacuuming, we had a big storm last night and now there's lots of trash in there. Unfortunately, hubby isn't as OCD about vac'ing as I am, so it's "waiting." Grrrr! Dang gout!!!
new pool owner- changed the o-ring of old Rear sand filter- there was a hissing issue. Fixed that problem and then added more. Who knew you don’t pull out the lateral filters from the sand- that might be an issue. Oh yeah don’t crack the drain mechanism while trying to drain. And definitely, definitely backwash not filter into your beautiful crystal clear pool water
today was rough. I’ve no idea what the heck I'm doing.
today was rough. I’ve no idea what the heck I'm doing.
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Dukebuk
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- Jul 16, 2012
- 7,211
- Pool Size
- 27000
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- Plaster
- Chlorine
- Salt Water Generator
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- Hayward Aqua Rite (T-15)
Those are hairy suckers! Looks great. Will they need staked up? I’m used to seeing taller palms staked with a wooded frame built around the trunk.
- Oct 18, 2009
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- Hayward Aqua Rite (T-15)
Deep cleaned a sand filter after 5 more years. Don't Judge!~ 3 hours of flushing, poking, jabbing the water hose and I called it quits. Major backwash and rinse afterwards. No massive chunks of stuff on top of sand bed as like the last time. I think those hair nets are paying for themselves in spring with the pollen.
- Jul 16, 2012
- 7,211
- Pool Size
- 27000
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- Plaster
- Chlorine
- Salt Water Generator
- SWG Type
- Hayward Aqua Rite (T-15)
Replaced a broken skimmer weir. Would get stuck up and down causing lack of water or bad skimming depending which way.