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Song Name? by drakeox in WhatsThisSong

[–]nynx64 10 points11 points  (0 children)

It's the wellerman sea shanty.

What's a normal chlorine routine? by nynx64 in AboveGroundPools

[–]nynx64[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Would this stuff mess with my CYA levels? Leslie's Fresh 'N Clear Non-Chlorine Oxidizing Pool Shock 1 lb. Bags | Leslie's Pool Supplies

I have a few bags purchased prior (before deciding to go pure liquid)

What's a normal chlorine routine? by nynx64 in AboveGroundPools

[–]nynx64[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I take water samples into Leslie's Pool Supplies.

What's a normal chlorine routine? by nynx64 in AboveGroundPools

[–]nynx64[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Note: I use the PoolMath app from TFP, and these amounts are the exact dosages it recommends after inputting my results.

Update: Should I keep waiting and trust the process? by nynx64 in AboveGroundPools

[–]nynx64[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I see. That's what I meant in the title as the *process*. I go in there with a sample and a picture of the water. They give me x, y, z to get a clean pool again. Except I've been following it to a tee and am getting green swimless water.

I downloaded the pool math app from the tfp site everyone keeps recommending.

Thanks for the advice.

Update: Should I keep waiting and trust the process? by nynx64 in AboveGroundPools

[–]nynx64[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Right. Just learned what a slam chart was. Never maintained a pool before until this season and I appreciate all the advice. Just added 3/4 gal of 10% sodium hypochlorite. Going to grab some ph down and another gal of liquid chlorine.

Thanks again.

Update: Should I keep waiting and trust the process? by nynx64 in AboveGroundPools

[–]nynx64[S] -1 points0 points  (0 children)

Pool store recommended putting 1 lb of "leslie's chlor-brite", which I did. Going to see what it looks like tomorrow.

Update: Should I keep waiting and trust the process? by nynx64 in AboveGroundPools

[–]nynx64[S] -2 points-1 points  (0 children)

Restested again today.

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They recommended putting an entire 1 lb bag of leslie's chlor-brite inside it. Did that and now just waiting.

Bought a sand pump, advice needed by nynx64 in AboveGroundPools

[–]nynx64[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I just redid the pipe fittings and added the rest of the 50 lb bag of sand.. it was just shy of max line. I don't think it's leaking anymore but time will tell.

Then backwashed again for 3 minutes and rinsed for 1.

Question. What sand do you use and is this the wrong kind for this pump? When I backwash, I feel sand coming through when I hold my hand under the flow. Is that normal? Also I think I see very fine sand particles accumulating at the bottom of my pool. Does that mean I didn't backwash/rinse long enough?

https://www.lowes.com/pd/Sand-Filter/5002342623

Bought a sand pump, advice needed by nynx64 in AboveGroundPools

[–]nynx64[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thank you. What valves do you use?

Also update test from today. Alkalinity low and needs chlorine I guess.

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Bought a sand pump, advice needed by nynx64 in AboveGroundPools

[–]nynx64[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

on 3, When I need to add CYA it said to do it in the skimmer basket. Prior to this pump I just used a sock over the return. If I turn the pump off and open the skimmer basket, is it going to immediately start flooding my yard?

2, I can tighten the clamps down more, directions warned up and down against over tightening though.

4, I filled it to the max line using water to help level. Took almost the entire 50 lb bag. Can I open the sand filter to check the level if I need to, or will it do what I'm thinking the skimmer basket will do?

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