First Post

[LindaP]

I just registered with the forum so this is my first post. I have used the forum quite a bit and it has been a huge help, but have gotten to the point where I just need to post my own questions. So, the first one is...I do not think we have a backwash line or whatever that is. When I vacuum it goes to the filter. Do I just need to clean the filter more often then?

[aylad]

Hi, and welcome to the forum. If you have a cartridge filter, you won't have a backwash setting. Many folks keep a spare cart, so they have one in use while the other is being cleaned.

[LindaP]

Yes, we do have a cartridge filter. When can I post my pool info in my signature? Don't seem to be able to do it.

[Watermom]

You'll be able to once your registration is complete. Welcome to the Pool Forum, by the way! Nice to have you!

[LindaP]

Thank you for accepting my registration! This site has been so helpful to me for the past year! We are renting and I convinced the Landlady to let me care for the pool myself after some unpleasant experiences with the "pool people". I could not have done it without this site. Been pretty good so far but have had a few episodes of recurring algae. Should I start a new thread for each question I have in this "getting started" topic until my "promotion"? I am currently battling green algae and summer is just starting here in Florida. Rainy season is about to be upon us and I want to stay on top of this algae thing! Thank you so much!!

[Watermom]

Go ahead and ask here and then once your registration is processed, we'll move your question into the correct section of the forum. What is the main problem you are having? When you reply, give us the details about your pool --- type, volume, size of pump, type and size of filter, and also a current set of water testing results taken with a drops-based kit preferably. We don't put much faith in test strips!