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In October, I took over a pool that was maintained for years by the same pool guy. I only had it for three weeks and did not have the time to wrap my head around the chemistry. I studied up all winter long and I now have a much greater understanding of pool chemistry thanks to this site and its...

FINALLY got the pool opened up and turned on for the first time, and I have a couple of questions that may or may not be related. My first and most pressing question: the heater has a flowing water/gurgling/dripping sound coming from the header (more pronounced when the heater is off), but the...

I realize building your own pool is far 'sexier' than replacing equipment, but I thought I'd document my journey as a newbie. Background: Purchased house beginning of October, closed pool 3 weeks later, fired previous owner's pool guy shortly after getting a $600 bill for closing. I began...

We just bought a house with a pool in October (first pool!!), and I've been researching new pool equipment since December. This site has proven to be an invaluable tool! I found posts similar to the one I'm writing to be helpful so I'll add my two cents. After getting 3 quotes I decided on the...

I've seen/heard several dissenting opinions on pool heaters. Right now I have an ancient Purex Triton 350M (millivolt version) that I want to replace at the same time as the pump, and possibly at a SWG and an automation system. One pool company came out and recommended a Rheem 333k btu...

Hello all! My significant other bought a house with a pool in October, and I've used this forum to learn a bit about the maintenance and certain procedures. It has been a useful tool thus far. We're located in the DC area and got to use the pool for most of October, but ended up closing it due...