I Need Help!

[hmoroz]

okay, 2 new problems to report..... I added the muratic acid as suggested, then notice the return kines did not seem to be returning anyhting. I'm not sure if the filter is working correctly nymore. It was 2 days ago, now I'm not so sure. Those are my 2 problems, acid just sitting, and filter does not seem to be filtering. The clear bubble on the side, should that always be full of water when filtering properly? Also, does the pressure gauge go to 0 when filter is turned off?
Please help. I'm starting to hate this pool alredy and I don't want to resent it! ha ha ha

[Watermom]

What is the filter gauge reading? Have you backwashed any? Also, in a 20K pool, each quart of 6% bleach will add about 0.8ppm of chlorine to the pool. In a 25K pool, the same amount will add 0.6 ppm.

[hmoroz]

I did backwash, but it still does not seem to be moving any water. I'm so frustrated right now. I checked the basket on the pump, it did have stuff in it but I removed it and there was no change. I've been messing with this thing half of the day in the rain because I want to conquer it!

I'm thinking of possibly hiring someone to come over and show me how to work everything, but I'm not sure. Also my husband is thinking we should just drain the whole thing and start over, which is not going to help unless we can get the filter straightened out!

[PoolDoc]

If you've got a decent pool company around, hiring someone to show you would be a GREAT idea. It's really hard to 'get it' all at once, especially when you have a number of service issues to resolve. (It sounds like some many be minor, but confusing.)

Also, I wouldn't drain and refill till you've worked out your equipment issues -- it's better to experiment with your existing water, and then (if you drain) keep your new water pristine.

Ben

[hmoroz]

Woo Hoo! Okay, I decided to give the filter one more try before I stopped for the night, and I got it going correctly again! I then added my bleach, waiting to do the pH reading until the filter has time to push the muratic acid around!
I will report my readings either later tonight or tomorrow! You guys are awsome! Thanks for all the help.... I'm probably a little frustrating to deal with, but it is all new to me!

Does anyone hail from the Lodi/Stockton, CA area? I need to try and find a good pool service. The one I was thinking of using closed down and now I don't where to go! Thank you!