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Here is a shot (not great) that I took right before they started spraying. They had chipped away around the fittings, tiles, etc... as well as removing hallowed out spots (old plaster was 17 year old standard white based upon records from prior owners). They seemed to have done a decent job (I...

Looking for input here before I push further with the contractor. Just had our pool replastered and my recollection was the old plaster was flush even with the plugs (I presume these are hyrdostatic valves/plugs or some sort). The new plaster appears to come above and there are "divots" around...

Suggest taking it one thing at a time. Lower CYA by replacing water. This should also lower CH, depending on your full water. Then Lower your pH. Then if you still have cc >0 or overnight chlorine loss, SLaM.

Normally, I am skeptical; however, according to the chart in this link (Pentair Whisperflo Dual Speed Full Rate 1 HP Pump - WFDS-4 - INYOPools.com) if I have more than 20 feet of head, then my GPM will be zero, which equals little or no flow, correct? And if the feet of head calc does include...

Pretty certain I have a bad capacitor on my pump based on everything I read here. Had been contemplating a switch to a dual speed pump next year, but this is accelerating my decision-making process. Pool guy came out, recommended not going with dual speed as I have 1.5 inch piping and quite...

So bizarre. Just retested before adding MA and my pH was down to 7.4. Wasn't sure so retested and confirmed. Must have gotten a fat or extra drop this morning. Lesson learned to always retest if an unexpected result is achieved to eliminate human error. Confirmed no more FC so I guess it's time...

That makes sense but why the pH rise overnight in the first place I guess is my first question? Does Polyquat 60 cause pH to rise? I've had near constant pH between 7.4 and 7.6 since opening a month ago so it just seemed odd. TA has been between 80 and 90 as well (80 seems to be the normal sweet...

In preparing for an AA treatment to remove metal staining, I lowered my pH from 7.6 to 7.2 with Muriatic Acid on Sunday evening. Tested again last night and pH was still at 7.2. As a note my CYA was between 20-30 and my FC was at 5. Following the test I added 48 oz of Polyquat 60 anticipating...

When I had my pool opened this year, the bolt holding the tank clamp was stripped and broke off. Given it was integrated in the tank clamp, it would have required a ~$150 replacement tank clamp. The filter is likely nearly 40 years old; so along with a number of other reasons I opted to...

Rechecked my steps this evening with more daylight, patience, and a very helpful wife. It was a clogged impeller. The end of a hanger wasn't quite doing the trick so she found a brush for cleaning straws and was able to get in there good to clear out the pine needles and other debris that got...

Signature as follows for some reason not showing even though box is checked. Apollo filter replaced as noted above. Main pump is a 1 hp pump. 28,000 gallon in-ground plaster pool, kidney shape with bump out and built-in spa Apollo VA-52 DE filter with Sta-Rite main pump / Polaris PB4-60...

Looking for some advice here before needing to call in an expert. Returned home tonight from two days out of town to find filter pressure around 6psis. Just installed a new Pentair Tagelus 60d ClearPro sand filter two weeks ago after my Apollo DE filter had some issues. The new filter had been...