It's not just Newbies Who Open To Algae!

[Watermom]

Now all I need are a bunch of realistic looking rubber snakes to try to keep the birds from cr@pping in the pool, which they've done more in the last week then they have done in the last 5 years.

Carl

And some sun to warm the pool up!!

[CarlD]

WE ARE SWIMMING!!!!!

After weeks of rain, a late opening, more rain, and FINALLY a string of sunny days we officially got in the pool today!

Here are my numbers:
FC: 8.5
CC: 0
pH: 7.6
T/A: 60
CYA: 32 (just a bit over 30)
CH: 60
Temp: 81 deg F
Air temp: HOT!!!!

Water feel: GREAT! Usually I like it warmer but it was just right today!

Now my water's been clear for 2 weeks. I used up all my Di-Chlor, used up my 1" Tri-chlor tabs, which got me the CYA.
pH has been dropping (as expected) so last week a box of Borax went in and 2 days ago a box of Washing Soda.

Now I'm done with Di-Chlor and Tri-Chlor and only LC will go in (I've got 3 carboys full) unless something changers.

[madwil]

perfect timing for the holiday weekend!
I was in the ocean for the weekend, camping about 1 mile from the beach- was glad no pool issues when I got home!
Just had to add bleach, and run the vacuum!

[CarlD]

Water went over 90 yesterday! So I left it uncovered overnight to cool it a bit, and now it's better.

Carl

[KirstenHW]

Hi Carl - I would LOVE to do the 5 gallon carboy chlorine method. Can you recommend locations in the NY/NJ/PA area that will refill them? No pool stores in Orange or Dutchess county NY has ever heard of that - they only sell pool shock by the gallon (4 jugs to a case). I looked at a chemical company online this week and I could buy cases of them prefilled - at a minimum of 36 cases (hmph) for about $1800 plus shipping. Not really what I had in mind!

Any advice you can provide would be great - thanks and have a good evening.