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FormerBromineUser
06-11-2015, 12:23 AM
Just ordered your test kit? I thought your PB was giving you one. Drat.
Toybuilder
06-11-2015, 08:40 AM
Just ordered your test kit? I thought your PB was giving you one. Drat.
Got tired of waiting. It's been "back ordered" for several weeks now. If it shows it shows. If not, then I'm covered.
BTW, I saw the lights on the waterfall last night. Wonder what it'll be like with the water running? :)
FormerBromineUser
06-11-2015, 11:29 PM
Okay, we will need a video too then!!! Can't wait!
Toybuilder
06-11-2015, 11:49 PM
Okay, we will need a video too then!!! Can't wait!
Hey, email me sometime. Your address got lost in an IT snafu...
On it's way! :)
How do you post a video here?
FormerBromineUser
06-11-2015, 11:55 PM
I posted a video once by uploading it to YouTube and then copying the link on a thread. There may be a better way, that's all I know.
On it's way! :)
How do you post a video here?
You can email it to me first for review....lol. :D
Toybuilder
06-12-2015, 09:11 PM
Unfortunately, it won't be today. :( The pool is...gross. We had so much rain last night, the pool looks like a swamp. I'm trying to get it cleared by tomorrow with the help of the builder as we have company coming over. I won't post a pic. It's horrible. Fingers crossed for tomorrow.
FormerBromineUser
06-12-2015, 09:46 PM
Arg! I am so sorry!!!! Confused, though... Rainwater doesn't create a swamp. What happened? Did soil and stuff wash into the pool again? If not, what?
Toybuilder
06-12-2015, 09:55 PM
Arg! I am so sorry!!!! Confused, though... Rainwater doesn't create a swamp. What happened? Did soil and stuff wash into the pool again? If not, what?
I'm not sure myself. I vacuumed and there didn't seem to be much on the bottom. Wish I had my test kit. With as much rain as we've had, I'm not sure where are chemicals are.
Unfortunately, it won't be today. :( The pool is...gross. We had so much rain last night, the pool looks like a swamp. I'm trying to get it cleared by tomorrow with the help of the builder as we have company coming over. I won't post a pic. It's horrible. Fingers crossed for tomorrow.
:(
When do you expect to receive your test kit?
Toybuilder
06-12-2015, 10:26 PM
:(
When do you expect to receive your test kit?
It's scheduled for Thursday from UPS. Just looked at the extended forecast and it looks like we're going to get some decent weather for a bit. Only garden variety storms in the next few days. Honestly, from what I'm reading, I think this is algae. Not sure how it can bloom this quickly. Ugh. But, the shock the builder had me add in seems to be working. The spa is looking pretty good. :)
It's scheduled for Thursday from UPS. Just looked at the extended forecast and it looks like we're going to get some decent weather for a bit. Only garden variety storms in the next few days. Honestly, from what I'm reading, I think this is algae. Not sure how it can bloom this quickly. Ugh. But, the shock the builder had me add in seems to be working. The spa is looking pretty good. :)
I assure you it will get better once you are able to take control. Meanwhile, you might have to sneak some chlorine in there to keep it at appropriate levels.
Toybuilder
06-12-2015, 10:34 PM
I assure you it will get better once you are able to take control. Meanwhile, you might have to sneak some chlorine in there to keep it at appropriate levels.
Yep! Can't agree more Jim. I really trust the builder and everything he's done. He has not steered me wrong yet. I just don't trust his minions he sends out to maintain the pool. I saw them doing tests in the middle of a pouring rain storm the other day. How accurate can that be? I will feel much better come Thursday.
Yep! Can't agree more Jim. I really trust the builder and everything he's done. He has not steered me wrong yet. I just don't trust his minions he sends out to maintain the pool. I saw them doing tests in the middle of a pouring rain storm the other day. How accurate can that be? I will feel much better come Thursday.
They're probably adjusting chlorine according to "industry standards" (1-3ppm regardless of CYA level) which as we know here doesn't work well.
Toybuilder
06-13-2015, 08:55 AM
Looking much better! Couldn't see the bottom yesterday, and this morning I found a few spots of shock granules that I missed with the brush. I'll keep the pump running on high and then vac a little later on this afternoon.