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My ColorLogic Led light is dead and has to be replaced. The cost for a new ColorLogic was over $1,000. My pool service man said we could replace it with a Pentair Amerilite. Will that work? It is about 1/2 the cost. Thanks for your help!

My Hayward Pool light is not working correctly. When I turn it on it goes to a pink color. It is very faint and doesn't light up the pool. We typically keep it on the dark blue color. If I try to change the color, it stays pink. Any thoughts? If I have to replace it, do I just replace the bulb...

I have been slamming my pool for a few days. Still waiting on clear water. Prior to slamming, I lowered my Ph to 7.4. So, because chlorine is high (12), am I correct that I can't get an accurate PH reading with my Taylor Test Kit? If true, how do I know if my PH is okay during the SLAM? Thanks!

So, I went to the pool store and took a water sample to see how it aligns to mine and I left the store with something I probably didn't need and is now causing me grief! She tested my phosphates and said they were high. I added 9 oz as prescribed. 48 hours later I vacuumed to waste and back...

Our pool man added an anode (i think it is called that - see pic) to our pool system to protect the heater from corrision. We run the pool year-round but we do have freezing weather. Someone mentioned to me that we should cover the anode in the winter to keep it from cracking and causing a...

My Hayward gas heater has to be replaced because the water jacket has corroded. This is my second gas heater in 7 years. The repair man said he thinks it is because of the salt water. I use my Taylor Test Kit to constantly check my water and maintain all of my levels. He recommended that after...

Good Morning, yesterday I went to the pool store to get my Polaris fixed. While I was there I had them check my water. I typically use my own Taylor Test kit to check my water. There were a few differences in my results and theirs. CYA 36 - mine the same. I have been raising this using the...

I recently purchased Muriatic Acid Next from Lowes. It has a green rather than a blue label and it has less fumes and lower odor. Is it as effective as the regular Muriatic Acid in lowering the Ph? Thanks for your help!

Is monitoring calcium hardness important in a fiberglass pool? If so, why? Thanks!

I use a Taylor Test Kit for checking my calcium hardness. When adding the R-0012 it turns from red to what appears as purple before going to a blue color. Is that normal? Do I stop counting when it turns purple or wait until it turns blue? Thanks for your help!

I need to purchase a new SWG T-Cell 15 with a 25 ft cord. I want to order it online because the local pool store charges so much more for parts. Where would you recommend that I order one for the best quality and price? Thanks!

A few weeks ago I had my SWG board replaced. It was very expensive. Well now, I believe my salt cell is no longer working and probably needs replaced. I have a t-15 but my pool is only 13,000 gallons. Should I just order the salt cell online? It is double the price from the pool store. Should...

I hope you can help!! The tail of my Polaris 380 is stuck in the drain hole (I guess it is called a drain) located below the skimmer on the wall. The tail is sucked in about 1/2 way. I turned off the filter and tried to pull it out but had no luck. Any suggestions? The pool is cold, but if I...

What would you reccomend that I purchase to test the salt level in my pool? I have a panel that displays my salt level, but I think it is underestimating my salt level. It is reading 2700 but I think it is higher. Thanks for your help! :?

I have a Hayward sand filter that is leaking under the flange clamp. The leak is a fine spray, not just dripping. Is this something easy to fix or should I call the pool guy? Thanks for your help!

Why do the pool stores caution using bleach with a SWG? I occasionally add bleach to quickly raise the chlorine level or after heavy use. Can the bleach cause any damage to the pool? Thanks!!

We have a Polaris and it works great except for the steps and the seat area. I would like to purchase a pool hand held cleaner to quickly clean up the steps and seat. I think I have seen some that are battery operated. Any suggestions on a product that would work? Thanks for your help!

What is the purpose of CH in a fiberglass SWG pool? What is the recommended level for my pool? Thanks for your help!

I have a K-2006 test kit. It includes the 22 ml bottles. When I order replacements I usually order the 60 ml bottles and refill my 22 ml bottles. I think the problem with that is that I am now noticing that some of my bottles have changed colors ( no longer clear) and I am not sure if it was...

I have heard a few things about using a magnetic stirrer while testing the pool water. I use a Taylor test kit. Please explain to me how a magnetic stirrer works and if it is worth purchasing? If it is, where is the best place to purchase one? Also, are there other things you have to purchase...

I prefer a warm pool 90-94 even in the summer. We use a gas heater. Do I need to adjust my chemical levels because I keep it warmer? We have problems with scale even though I keep everything in balance. I keep my CH around 220. Should I lower it to help prevent the scale? I have a fiberglass...

We live in Northeast TN. Our pool is about 2 years old. We have never closed the pool. We keep it open and usually heat it up to about 94 degrees and swim 1 or 2 weekends a month. Is never closing a problem? Should we still occasionally blow out the lines? Thanks!

Our Rheem gas pool heater is displaying an HL2 message and also the service light is on. What does the HL 2 message mean? Is there an easy fix? Thanks for your help!

The tail on our Polaris comes above the waterline and sprays the windows on my sun room and leaves watermarks. I know I can order a tail weight that helps alleviate this problem. Is there a do-it-yourself tail weight that I can make or do I really need to order the one made by Polaris...

We have a gas pool heater that is less than 2 years old. We started having trouble with it knocking. 1000 dollars later it is working. The first issue that was identified was that the plumbing was wrong. The water was going in the heater at the out port and out of the heater from the in port...

I want to have a shish kabob bar on the 4th of July for about 12 people. I want to put out different cut up meats, veggies, and fruit and let each person make their own. I need some way to label each skewer so that I know who made it. Any ideas? Thanks!

When we first turn on the filter air bubbles come out of the return. It stops within a few minutes. Is this normal? Thanks for your help!

I have started using borax in the pool. Do I need to start testing my borates level? If so, what is a good kit to use for this purpose? Also, what is a good test for testing iron in the water. Thanks!!

I am trying to keep from getting iron staining, again. I used stain free followed by a sequestrant and 24 hours later backwashed. Most of the staining is gone. I ordered Culator and added the bag to my skimmer. Has anyone used Culator and did it work? Thanks!!

I purchased a Taylor K-2006 test kit. It is great! Thanks for the recommendation! I need to purchase some replacements for the test kit. I don't think our local pool stores carry the Taylor replacements. Should I only use Taylor replacements? If so, is there a place I can order them online...