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Hi I had algae but pool has been clear: I started SLAM now my CC is high. PH 7.2 CYA 75 FC 15 CC 2.2 ALk 80 Since my CYA/FC are at SLAM level and I have not met the SLAM finish requirement with the high CC: do I just keep running the pump 24hrs to lower the CC? Do I add more liquid chlorine...

Hi Can someone tell me the correct way to check the instant salinity on the Hayward Aquarite 900 ? Sounds like silly question I know. I don't understand why sometimes when you push the diagnostics button 5x you get a -number( which I assume is the instant salinity just not -) and other times...

THANKS! You all are so helpful!

Thanks so very much! Here's my stupid question: I have a Salt water pool, so on the FC/CYA chart do I want my CYA starting at 60-80 instead of 30? and I want my FC to be 24 during the SLAMming process? Just trying to get it straight. Thanks for your time and expertise!

My yard flooded into my pool 3 wks ago, I have vacuumed and backwashed numerous times. It has gone from muddy brown to cloudy green. I added 2 Lbs of shock 4 days ago and another 2Lbs yest. Still liiks about the same maybe a little better but still green/cloudy. Here are my chemistry readings...

will get skimmer sock, thanks for your help!!

Am I doing something wrong? My yard flooded into my pool. It is brown and full of dirt/debris. I am new to vacuuming to waste: here is what I did: hooked up vacuum hose to skimmer (with skimmer basket in place) closed main drain, turned filter lever to waste and started pump. I have good...

My yard flooded into the pool. I have never used the manual vacuum before only my Dolphin, which I do t think would be good to put into this mess. . If I vacuum to waste do I move the lever by the pump to close the main drain? Does that put all the suction at the skimmer for the vacuum to...

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Springtails! That's exactly what it is!! Thank you for the info!! Anyone ever deal with them before? Thank you

Springtails! That's exactly what it is! Thanks so much for the info!! Anyone ever deal with them before Springtails! That's exactly what it is!! Thank you for the info!! Anyone ever deal with them before?

Over the past mo (since leaves had gotten in the pool) I keep seeing pinpoint blackish areas that clump together on top of the water. The pool is clear not cloudy and all my chemical levels are right where they need to be and have always been good. I wasn't sure if it is even algae, it looks...

I am new pool owner so any advice will help! I have heard you can easily/cheaply heat your pool using a submersible pump and black garden hose to run it through to heat and put back in. Can you do that if you have a salt chlorine generator? I didn't know if that would cause any problems...