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Here’s my signature... 20 x 44.5 single roman end, ~33,000 gallons, 10 feet deep, garrett vinyl liner, Hayward SwimClear Cartridge Filter, Hayward 2 HP Pump, Cirrcupool RJ60 SWG, Hayward 140k BTU Heater, Polaris 380 with Booster Pump

Hello. I have been following the trouble free pool method since 2013 with success! Well, after adding a few 40 pound bags of salt, I have my first mystery. After the salt dissolved, I noticed a yellow-brown stain in the exact spot where the salt was dumped. I have tried brushing the stain...

I have a cartridge filter with a discharge valve between the pump and filter. I also have a valve just before the filter on the pump side. I can open the discharge valve and close the filter valve allowing water to be pumped to waste. This is handy when the pool is too full from a recent rain...

I just had my pool closed and they didn't blow out the skimmer lines or main drain. They just poured 1-gallon of antifreeze down each suction line at the pump. Then they placed a 1-gallon jug (1/2 full of antifreeze) in each skimmer. This is the same method as last year and it worked. The...

I picked up Tile and Vinyl Cleaner (Pacifi Clear, manufactured for Water Technique). Has anyone tried this product or something similar? If so, did it work? The product states that it's safe for pools. 20 x 44.5 single roman end, ~33,000 gallons, 10 feet deep, garrett vinyl liner, Hayward...

Thanks! 20 x 44.5 single roman end, ~33,000 gallons, 10 feet deep, garrett vinyl liner, Hayward SwimClear Cartridge Filter, Hayward 2 HP Pump, Cirrcupool RJ60 SWG, Hayward 140k BTU Heater, Polaris 380 with Booster Pump

This is my first full season with our vinyl liner pool. I have noticed a scum line on the liner at the water line. I started using a magic eraser and the pool liner print started to rub off (I was pushing too hard). What are a few other ways to maintain the water line? Also, what is the best...

I have been wondering the same thing. I have a three way valve (Jandy). Full skim, full main drain or half of each. 20 x 44.5 single roman end, ~33,000 gallons, 10 feet deep, garrett vinyl liner, Hayward SwimClear Cartridge Filter, Hayward 2 HP Pump, Cirrcupool RJ60 SWG, Hayward 140k BTU...

Thank you all for the information. I will review the links... 20 x 44.5 single roman end, ~33,000 gallons, 10 feet deep, garrett vinyl liner, Hayward SwimClear Cartridge Filter, Hayward 2 HP Pump, Cirrcupool RJ60 SWG, Hayward 140k BTU Heater, Polaris 380 with Booster Pump

Why does my PH keep climbing up? 20 x 44.5 single roman end, ~33,000 gallons, 10 feet deep, garrett vinyl liner, Hayward SwimClear Cartridge Filter, Hayward 2 HP Pump, Cirrcupool RJ60 SWG, Hayward 140k BTU Heater, Polaris 380 with Booster Pump

The trim is made by Hayward. Gray plastic...the site will not let me post a pic. 20 x 44.5 single roman end, ~33,000 gallons, 10 feet deep, garrett vinyl liner, Hayward SwimClear Cartridge Filter, Hayward 2 HP Pump, Cirrcupool RJ60 SWG, Hayward 140k BTU Heater, Polaris 380 with Booster Pump

Please help me determine the reason my gray skimmer trim is fading at the water line. This is our first pool season. Pool Chemistry as of this morning PH (Taylor k-1000) = 8.2 Chlorine (Taylor k-1000) = na Total Alkalinity = 110 Calcium Hardness = 130 CYA (stabilizer) = 40 Free Chlorine = 2.5...

Mine were installed last October and did the same thing...I think it was from the PB hammering the brass fittings down. We just sealed the concrete. 20 x 44.5 single roman end, ~33,000 gallons, 10 feet deep, garrett vinyl liner, Hayward SwimClear Cartridge Filter, Hayward 2 HP Pump...

We ended up 10 feet deep and extending the deep end floor to 10 ft by 10 ft (that's how we arrived at the steep slope). It's nice to have that much water to dive...we are all tall. 20 x 44.5 single roman end, ~33,000 gallons, 10 feet deep, garrett vinyl liner, Hayward SwimClear Cartridge...

I had the pool builder come out to look at our liner...he pumped a couple thousand gallons of water from under the deep end (we installed a foot valve under the deep end when building). It seems like I could keep the pump running continuously and water would keep coming out. My pool liner is...