ep. 74 Rogue service tech, 3 ways to fix your neglected green pool
- S2E74
- 30:43
- May 27th 2023
Frank and Jac discuss how one of their technicians did not treat a group of about 20 pools for one or two weeks. With rain and rising temperatures, this was a recipe for the biggest green-to-clean week since they've been in business. And all one week before Memorial Day.
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Frank talks about his favorite 3 methods of turning neglected green pools back to blue and swimmable. His version of the Bob Lowry method, the Orenda method, and the Alum method.
00:00-05:40 introduction
05:40 new tech goes rogue
11:20 how to turn a neglected pool back around
11:40 Three processes we use, Bob Lowry process, Orenda process, Alum method
12:40 what to do regardless of method. remove debris, start with a clean filter,
13:18 Orenda method. lower pH to 7.2, chlorine 10 to 15 ppm, purge dose PR10000 (according to label), circulate pool for 10 minutes, pump off for 24 hours. Day 2 vacuum pool to waste. net any remaining debris, if chlorine is 3-8 ppm, phosphates below 500 ppb, turn pump on for 24/7 until clear. Add purge dose of CV600 enzymes. adjust lsi, check and balance over next few days.
17:19 Bob Lowry method. balance LSI with pH 7.2 to 7.4, add non-stabilized chlorine to achieve 40% of cya level, maintain levels for 24 hours, test and brush 2 times per day. if after first day if algae is not gone, take chlorine to 60% of cya level. watch filter pressures backwash or clean as needed. add purge dose of enzymes
20:25 Alum method. adjust pH 7.0 to 7.2 , alkalinity 100 to 120, brush well. water temperature needs to be 70 to 90 degrees. . dose 8 to 9 lbs of alum per 10,000 gallons. remove cartridges from filter or de grid assembly from filter, or if a multiport valve run in recirculate, do not run alum through the filter. If cannot bypass filter media use sump pump or trash pump to recirculate. recirculate for two hours, turn system off and let it sit for up to 24 hours. then vacuum to waste. removes algae, phosphates, and lowers stabilizer levelsl
26:15 recap, post cleaning, and follow ups. watch filter pressures, clean or backwash as necessary. balance lsi, maintain chlorine levels after at 7.5% of stabilizer level if not on borates, 5% if using borates.
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Frank and Jacque Disher live in the Dallas/Fort Worth area of Texas. Frank started his swimming pool business way back in the 20th century. 5 years ago he and Jacque decided to join up with a national franchise group, Poolwerx. Frank has over 25 years experience in pool service and repair, new construction, renovation, leak detection, and retail. Jacque has her masters degree in theatre, and has worked behind the scenes in the pool business to keep it running smooth. Their chemistry is awesome and she is the perfect host to keep Frank in line.
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