http://groups.yahoo.com/group/Pooltalk/ Pooltalk Fri, 17 May 2013 02:23:55 GMT shkorme http://groups.yahoo.com/group/Pooltalk/message/1287 http://groups.yahoo.com/group/Pooltalk/message/1287 I am trying to get the original dimensions or drawings for my 1986 Esther Williams 18x36 inground liner pool. This emerald shaped kit pool was a DIY project Mon, 13 May 2013 00:35:11 GMT Mike M http://groups.yahoo.com/group/Pooltalk/message/1286 http://groups.yahoo.com/group/Pooltalk/message/1286 Potassium Monopersulfate is a non-chlorine shock treatment. It will burn off contaminants that are tying up your free chlorine (known as combined chlorine or Sun, 12 May 2013 22:19:00 GMT Rick Dorgan http://groups.yahoo.com/group/Pooltalk/message/1285 http://groups.yahoo.com/group/Pooltalk/message/1285 I'm in New York, when I was younger I'd be in at 72 or 73, now if it's below 75 I'm not doing it! 80 is the best! ... [Non-text portions of this message have Sun, 12 May 2013 17:07:11 GMT donprice11 http://groups.yahoo.com/group/Pooltalk/message/1284 http://groups.yahoo.com/group/Pooltalk/message/1284 It would also help reduce evaporative cooling and the associated water loss. _____ From: Pooltalk@yahoogroups.com [mailto:Pooltalk@yahoogroups.com] On Behalf Sat, 11 May 2013 22:49:37 GMT Ralph http://groups.yahoo.com/group/Pooltalk/message/1283 http://groups.yahoo.com/group/Pooltalk/message/1283 In Mississippi, I wait for 75-degree water but my grandkids are in it at 65. Sat, 11 May 2013 22:45:29 GMT Ralph http://groups.yahoo.com/group/Pooltalk/message/1282 http://groups.yahoo.com/group/Pooltalk/message/1282 I too use liquid bleach when the water is too cold (Mississippi) in winter for the salt system to work and when I need to shock the pool. I buy it by the case Sat, 11 May 2013 22:16:29 GMT Richard Gautier http://groups.yahoo.com/group/Pooltalk/message/1281 http://groups.yahoo.com/group/Pooltalk/message/1281 I have used nothing but bleach for the last four years. Lots of info on the method I use at www.troublefreepool.com Richard iPhone - Resistance is futile, You Sat, 11 May 2013 21:28:46 GMT T http://groups.yahoo.com/group/Pooltalk/message/1280 http://groups.yahoo.com/group/Pooltalk/message/1280 I know this was an old post but I would be interested in hearing if you tried this and if it worked. I would think in theory if the clear plastic did not Sat, 11 May 2013 21:22:02 GMT T http://groups.yahoo.com/group/Pooltalk/message/1279 http://groups.yahoo.com/group/Pooltalk/message/1279 My pool in Georgia is now 68 degrees and I usually wait until 80 degrees. How about y'all? Sat, 11 May 2013 21:19:43 GMT T http://groups.yahoo.com/group/Pooltalk/message/1278 http://groups.yahoo.com/group/Pooltalk/message/1278 as a shock. Is this the same thing as Yellow Treat? Pros/Cons? I want to get away from Calcium Hypochlorite shocks. Does anyone use liquid bleach (Sodium Fri, 05 Apr 2013 22:10:32 GMT Mike M http://groups.yahoo.com/group/Pooltalk/message/1277 http://groups.yahoo.com/group/Pooltalk/message/1277 Hello, everyone. There were a few messages from some new members posted here last week, and I did approve them, but they seem to have disappeared. I wasn't Fri, 08 Mar 2013 00:33:58 GMT Guy Harrison http://groups.yahoo.com/group/Pooltalk/message/1274 http://groups.yahoo.com/group/Pooltalk/message/1274 Filter... filter... filter... run that pump 24/7 until it gets clear. It may take a week or more with a straight sand filter. DE can speed it up but tit will Thu, 07 Mar 2013 17:57:08 GMT Henry Davis http://groups.yahoo.com/group/Pooltalk/message/1273 http://groups.yahoo.com/group/Pooltalk/message/1273 I agree - OP says the green is gone and is now cloudy blue, that's good. Brushing, running the filter, backwashing, adjusting to proper alkalinity and ph - Thu, 07 Mar 2013 05:23:39 GMT Guy Harrison http://groups.yahoo.com/group/Pooltalk/message/1272 http://groups.yahoo.com/group/Pooltalk/message/1272 In my opinion, it is going to take a sand filter a minimum of a week to get clear after being green. Run 24/7 until your pressures rise, backwash and repeat Thu, 07 Mar 2013 02:53:34 GMT smith8015@... http://groups.yahoo.com/group/Pooltalk/message/1271 http://groups.yahoo.com/group/Pooltalk/message/1271 How many times have you back washed? I would try doing that like every other day for a week. I think the circulation is okay as long as you jets are shooting