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Worked well. Got 90% of the bubbles out. Thanks!

Thanks for responding! I have Pentair valves. Skimmer is on it's own (on/off), and the main drain and vacuum line share a valve. The valves are 2.5 years old, when I had a new pump put in. I can open them up and lube the seals tomorrow, or see if I need to replace one. Seems awfully soon...

Started getting bubbles in the return lines a couple weeks ago. Trying to figure out where it might be coming from. It's definitely on the suction side, since there are bubbles in the pump basket. The bubbles enter my pump basket when the main drain only is on. When I add another intake...

We're considering resurfacing this spring with Aquabright. I was wondering what the ideal pool chemical levels are with an Aquabright surface. Wondering specifically about Calcium and TA (FC, TC and pH should stay the same). Does anyone know the numbers? And should any of them change...

We bought a short sale with a ton of issues a couple years ago. We got the pool up and running thanks to the great folks here at TFP. But the pool wasn't cared for well, and was tarped for 18 months before we closed/moved in. It's time to re-surface! I know there's a ton of information out...

Thanks for the reply. It's reassuring for a rookie!

Hey guys, South Florida pool owner here. My pool gets full sun, and the last week or two my chlorine levels have plummeted quickly after I add liquid chlorine. Guessing I have an algae issue, so I'm SLAMMING right now. I started yesterday afternoon - CYA starting level was 35 and pH was...

Water looks ok! Getting a new pump and valves this week, plus repairing a skimmer leak, so I'm committed to getting this thing up and running for the South Florida swimming season. First time pool owner, so I'm learning tons. Thanks for your help.

Thanks Dave-I agree. Been in the middle of renovating this house, plus traveling for work, so haven't kept it up like I wanted. I have time the next month to focus on the pool, so wanted to tackle it! I have read the ABC's, and am bringing the levels where they need to be now. I'll wait a...

Thanks Jason! It didn't seem to change much. Just got back into town. Need to do some work on chemicals. Here are today's readings. FC-1 CC-0 TC-1 TA-90 CYA-55 CH-100 I'm addressing the levels today-would love more input on the stains!

Hey everyone, Bought a house that was empty for 18 months and have gotten the pool back to "ok." I'd love to get the finish sparkling again, but I'm unsure if that's possible! I have a TF kit, and can post actual numbers on Sunday (out of town now) if you want them. Attached are pics of...