Rednekk

If you go to an RV parts dealer, you can buy a 12-volt water pump for about $30-$40 that will make quick work of the job. You can power it from your car, lawn tractor, or a loose car battery, if you have one laying around. Might even get it cheaper from JC Whitney.

Update... 4 days since I shocked the pool, and the FC is still over 3.0.

I did check last night, and my filter (Hayward 150lb sand filter) does not have a bleeder valve. I will check the pump cover and the connections for the suction. Thank you.

My solar cover *should* be delivered this week, and I have a few questions before I start using it. I have no idea if it will come with instructions, so I figured I'd ask here. 1. Can I run the filter while the cover is on the pool? 2. We currently use a floating chlorinator, will we have to switch to an in-line chlorinator once we start using the solar cover? I can't imagine the floater will be able to circulate very well with the cover on. 3. Will the use of a solar cover have any effect on water chemistry? Thanks!

Update... I added the stabilizer over the weekend, and shocked the pool last night. I checked the FC about 2 hours later, and it was at the high end of the tester. I checked it again this morning and it's about the same. They're not calling for much sunshine this week, so I'm assuming that the level may take awhile to come down to proper levels.

I'll have to check that out tonight - thanks for the tip. I have noticed some air coming out of the return occasionally. I didn't notice an air bleed on the tank, but then again, I wasn't looking for one. Thanks again.

I've considered that.

Thanks again, Richard! I'm going to grab some stabilizer and put it in tonight. Any tips on how much, or should I just go by the direction on the container? Thank you for the link as well. Looks like a ton of info to digest. I'm sure it will be very helpful. Frank

Unfortunately, checking it every time the filter is turned on will not be an option. We are generally away on weekends, and will be using a timer to run the filter while we are away. I need to find a way to make sure the basket stays put.

Wow, thank you for the quick response! The test kit I am using turns yellow in the presence of chlorine, so that would be an OTO kit, correct? I'm 99% sure we were given the Cal Hypo shock to use. We did not add anything other than the shock, algaecide 50, and chlorine tablets. The pool was filled with well water, so there should not have been any initial chlorine present there. The pool is currently uncovered and in direct sunlight.

We just had a new 19,000 gallon AGP installed. I finished filling it this past weekend, and as per the dealer's instruction, I shocked it (3 pounds), put in algaecide (10 ounces), and put 5 1" chlorine tablets in our floating chlorinator. I've tested it each day since, and my test kit is not showing any chlorine reading at all. The water in the tester stays perfectly clear after the drops are inserted. If it means anything, the PH is just about perfect, according to the same test kit. Any input will be appreciated. Thanks!

We just had our new above ground pool installed, and I've come across an issue. Each time we turn the pump off, a bit of water backs up into the skimmer and pushes the basket out of its "seat". Of course, when it does this, the baskets flips over and prevents the skimmer door from opening when the pump is restarted. Any idea why this is happenning, and/or what I can do to keep the basket where it belongs? Thanks!

My wife and I have decided to put up an above-ground pool this coming Spring. We have been visiting dealers for the past 2 weeks and gathering information on brands and prices. We have decided on a 27' round pool. The 2 dealers we liked best thus far carry pools by AquaSphere. The models we are looking at are the Distinction (52") and the Mission (54"). Anybody here have any experience with this brand? We saw models of both pools set up in showrooms, and they seem to be well constructed - to our untrained eyes anyway. One of the models, the Mission, uses a resin bottom wall channel - any input on how well those hold up? Any input or commnts y'all can offer on our choice thus far will be greatly appreciated. Thank you! Frank