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My understanding (I may be mistaken) is it keeps the chemical balance such that the plaster doesn't get damaged, and also prevents algae, etc. SOme people have reported "green pool" on opening and need severe shocks and treatments. Winter maintenance I believe makes it a "sparkling blue"...

Hello all, I am hiring a pool company to provide winter maintenance. I have a blocking cover. What is the best interval? Once a month? twice a month? thanks so much for the help. Todd

Thanks rich ! Dumped most In skimmer so should mix well. Thanks for the advice! Todd

Hello all, When adding liquid stabilizer (35% mono sodium cyanurate monohydrate), is there a wait period until it's safe to swim again? A few hours with filter on 100%? Thanks In advance!

Hello, Is there a way to get rid of the rough patches? Can I use a wire brush to brush it smooth? Thanks in advance for your help. Todd

Thanks for the diagnosis. Appreciate it. What can I do to fix it? Thanks. Todd

Hello all, This is our second season with our new in ground pool. Swg, 36000 gallons with raised spa and spillway. Last year I brushed the pool faithfully twice a day for the first 4 weeks. The finish was very smooth and nice last year. When we opened it this year, the spa plaster has many...

[attachment=0:1of6d4yl]photo 4.JPG[/attachment:1of6d4yl] one last one of filter itself:

[attachment=0:1zo8kduy]photo 3.JPG[/attachment:1zo8kduy] [attachment=2:1zo8kduy]photo 1.JPG[/attachment:1zo8kduy] [attachment=1:1zo8kduy]photo 2.JPG[/attachment:1zo8kduy] All equipment is hayward. Filter is quad cartridge. has a drain spout at bottom behind tank that u can c. should i just...

Hello all, After a difficult week here in the tropic wetlands of philadelphia suburbs, my pool level is too high. I have also noticed my CH creeping up (420 today). I do not know how to drain water from the pool using existing system. Can anyone help? We have a newly installed (opened mem...

The following pics are from our 36,000 gallon, freeform gunite pool, running a hayward SWG. there are only deposits under the waterfall from the spa. Latest numbers (today) pH 7.8 TA 100 (I have been aerating and adding acid to lower, usually running 80-90) CH 330 FC 3.5 CC 0.5 CYA 75 I am...