Pool newbie-- possible baquasil

[stelr92]

Thanks for the link, I was able to figure out the right amount of muratic acid to put in with that. Things are looking much better in the pool today, I can see the bottom, and it is only a little cloudy. There is also a bunch of floating stuff, which I'm thinking is dead baquasil. I noticed in previous thread that someone suggested putting a sock over the skimmer cup, and I did that, and it seems that is really helping catch the baquagoo.

[stelr92]

Just wanted to follow up. Water has been clear for the last 2 days, so I changed out the sand in my filter today. All my chemical levels are looking good, chalk me up as a successful baqua convert. Thanks for the help guys!

[medvampire]

Happy to hear about getting the water clear...Just follow the BBB guide and you will have great water all summer. So what did you do about the holes?
Steve

[stelr92]

Didnt do anything about the little holes on the bottom yet. Ive got some bigger fish to fry. The skimmer has a pretty noticable leak on the outside and I think its due to one of the screw holes being corroded to the point where it is letting water through. I have been using duct tape to plug this up, but it only works for a day or two until the tape gives way and I have to retape. I was reading through this site for a while tonight and I think I'm going to try some teflon tape next. If this doesnt work, I think I'll silicone it. Also, sometimes the sand filter leaks at seemingly random places, sometimes at the top, other times at the middle. Only sometimes.. very weird.