To filter or not

[jawman]

Dave,

Thanks.

Regards,

jawman

[waste]

Jawman and Dave, don't be so quick to ignore him, the pool dude might be onto something. Without the cartridges in, the pool is running on 'recirc', the water is moving and the chems are getting spread arround. It also allows Jaw to 'vac to waste' by opening the drain plug and attaching a hose to it. Let the bleach do it's killing and get the debris out without having to clean the cartridges, providing that water to refill the pool is not a problem, at least this guy has given it some thought, I'm sure that the fact that I've suggested the same thing here isn't influencing my response at all Jaw, however you handle it, I hope you have a great summer with your pool once the algae is gone!!

[MarkC]

I agree with running the pump without the cartridges in while shocking so you can circulate. I would then shut off the pump and let everything settle to the bottom. Then I would vac. to waste and remove most of the junk.

[jawman]

Waste,

That's exactly what my pool guy suggested including vacuuming the debris directly out of the pool.

I was a little aprehensive without having additional input, and opted to open the pool before I saw your post and MarkC's.

With a mesh cover, my opening always reveals a green swamp with decaying leaves, pine needles, and pollen.

I think I may try this next year.

I know many folks here close their pools and save themselves big bucks, but I'm not there yet. I'm concerned that I may not get all the water out of the lines and have a major problem. So I have the guy who installed the pool three years ago close it and he does a good job for less than $300. He's always willing to share information too, so I like working with him.

Again, thanks and regards,

jawman

[jawman]

Waste,

That's exactly what my pool guy suggested including vacuuming the debris directly out of the pool.

I was a little apprehensive without having additional input, and opted to open the pool before I saw your post and MarkC's.

With a mesh cover, my opening always reveals a green swamp with decaying leaves, pine needles, and pollen.

I think I may try this next year.

I know many folks here close their pools and save themselves big bucks, but I'm not there yet. I'm concerned that I may not get all the water out of the lines and have a major problem. So I have the guy who installed the pool three years ago close it and he does a good job for less than $300. He's always willing to share information too, so I like working with him.

Again, thanks and regards,

jawman