Anyone know anything about Inground Pools? - Page 5

Mudpuppy · 07-19-2010, 12:57 PM

when in doubt drain some water and add fresh.. sometimes you can overdo it with chemicals, etc. and you end up with a volatile chemical soup that now becomes even more of an issue because you have too many chemicals in play.. of course make sure your filter is clean.. if it is a cartridge get some good filter cleaner from the pool store, follow the directions (usually soak it overnight then let it dry in the sun before replacing) and then after 24 hours start to go to work on the cloudy issue.. if it is another type of filter how long has the media been in there? if in doubt get a pool company to come check it out.. and pool stores always do free water samples and some are better than others but remember they are there to sell chemicals so a lot of them will just have you chasing your tail adding hundreds of dollars of chemicals..

i ran several commercial public use inground pools and part of my normal routine was to drain some water and add fresh every couple of days.. that kept the pool in check for the most part.. then the rest was depending on usage - chemical amount, shocking, etc.

Cruzergirl · 07-19-2010, 04:37 PM

Bummer about the pool. You've probably already thought about this but... I recently learned that you shouldn't shock the pool during the day (when its sunny). It is best done after the sun goes down. We had that problem in the SO's pool for a while (the friend who was caring for it didn't know this...).

Good luck...

Particle Man · 07-19-2010, 10:29 PM

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Originally Posted by Cruzergirl

Bummer about the pool. You've probably already thought about this but... I recently learned that you shouldn't shock the pool during the day (when its sunny). It is best done after the sun goes down. We had that problem in the SO's pool for a while (the friend who was caring for it didn't know this...).

Good luck...

yep, evenings after the sun goes down.

Lo and behold, it's clearing up now and nothing has changed

Damn weather.

Mudpuppy · 07-19-2010, 04:41 PM

depends on what kind of shock you use..

pauldun170 · 07-19-2010, 11:00 PM

Switch to saltwater.

Particle Man · 07-20-2010, 09:44 AM

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Originally Posted by pauldun170

Switch to saltwater.

In upstate NY?

right

pauldun170 · 07-20-2010, 10:51 AM

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Originally Posted by Particle Man

In upstate NY?

right

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There aren't anyplaces that can't do the switch for you?

A few people we know switched over this year. Pool co came, swapped out some filters\lines\in their system and did what they needed to do.

All I know is that it fucking rocks. Awesome to swim in and no more "treatments".
All theyv've had to do so far is scoop out the typical debris.

Particle Man · 07-20-2010, 11:03 AM

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Originally Posted by pauldun170

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There aren't anyplaces that can't do the switch for you?

A few people we know switched over this year. Pool co came, swapped out some filters\lines\in their system and did what they needed to do.

All I know is that it fucking rocks. Awesome to swim in and no more "treatments".
All theyv've had to do so far is scoop out the typical debris.

what about recovery in the spring after the snow? We use a Loop Loc cover so water/snow etc filters through.

pauldun170 · 07-20-2010, 11:55 AM

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Originally Posted by Particle Man

what about recovery in the spring after the snow? We use a Loop Loc cover so water/snow etc filters through.

Salt doesn't go anywhere, however you have to make sure that the balance of whatever the fuck other stuff they put in it is good.
I'm not positive as I'm going off word of mouth so a google search would be more reliable than me running my mouth.

Mudpuppy · 07-20-2010, 12:19 AM

and throw in some black piranha.. then invite the in laws over..

07-19-2010, 12:57 PM	#1
Mudpuppy South of Heaven Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Michigan Moto: 2006 Yamaha R1 50th Anniversary Edition Posts: 1,491	when in doubt drain some water and add fresh.. sometimes you can overdo it with chemicals, etc. and you end up with a volatile chemical soup that now becomes even more of an issue because you have too many chemicals in play.. of course make sure your filter is clean.. if it is a cartridge get some good filter cleaner from the pool store, follow the directions (usually soak it overnight then let it dry in the sun before replacing) and then after 24 hours start to go to work on the cloudy issue.. if it is another type of filter how long has the media been in there? if in doubt get a pool company to come check it out.. and pool stores always do free water samples and some are better than others but remember they are there to sell chemicals so a lot of them will just have you chasing your tail adding hundreds of dollars of chemicals.. i ran several commercial public use inground pools and part of my normal routine was to drain some water and add fresh every couple of days.. that kept the pool in check for the most part.. then the rest was depending on usage - chemical amount, shocking, etc. __________________ Mudpuppy Redline Superbike http://www.redlinesuperbike.com/ Learn about photography: ATP Members

07-19-2010, 04:41 PM	#4
Mudpuppy South of Heaven Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Michigan Moto: 2006 Yamaha R1 50th Anniversary Edition Posts: 1,491	depends on what kind of shock you use.. __________________ Mudpuppy Redline Superbike http://www.redlinesuperbike.com/ Learn about photography: ATP Members

07-20-2010, 12:19 AM	#10
Mudpuppy South of Heaven Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Michigan Moto: 2006 Yamaha R1 50th Anniversary Edition Posts: 1,491	and throw in some black piranha.. then invite the in laws over.. __________________ Mudpuppy Redline Superbike http://www.redlinesuperbike.com/ Learn about photography: ATP Members

07-19-2010, 04:37 PM	#2
Cruzergirl Its a good day. Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Pace, FL Moto: Victory Kingpin Low Posts: 951	Bummer about the pool. You've probably already thought about this but... I recently learned that you shouldn't shock the pool during the day (when its sunny). It is best done after the sun goes down. We had that problem in the SO's pool for a while (the friend who was caring for it didn't know this...). Good luck...