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    Brown stain and chalky substance on pool sides and bottom.. HELP!!!

    A little background. Fiberglass 12000 gallons, with ichlor30. Issue is brown stain on the sides and bottom of pool it just showed up one day along with the sides of the pool have a chalky substance on the side. We’ve had our pool about 8 yrs now and have had almost NO major issues with our pool...
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    Pentair IC40 to Run 24/7 or place it on a timer

    Ok here's a question. I'm having to replace my current SWG (aquarite) and i'm looking at the IC40. 1. My question(s) is do SWG need to run 24/7 (i'm currently running mine like that 24/7) I never turn that or my pump off they both run 365 (I live in Charleston SC). 2. if i don't have to run...
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    How many Gallons do I have

    Ok, maybe my math is a little off but here's what i got. I've had my pool for about 5 yrs now and i've asked the pool company how many gallons i have in the pool my math is this the pool is 14 x32 x 5' 6'(deep end). now to me the depth goes from 3'4" - 5' 6" so the average is about what 4.5? if...
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    Pool company came out and inspected the cell

    i've replaced my cell and control board and its still acting up. it will read 3000 salts at 0800 and then at 2-3 in the afternoon it's reading 2600 lights flashing. the pool company came out and inspected the cell and told me it was all caked with calcium (less than 2.5 months) yeah dont think...
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    Tea Stain keeps coming back every time

    TDS=5000 (I was told it's usually higher with SWG's (true / not true???) CYA= 40 total chlorine 2.3 free chlorine 2.3 PH <6.2 total alkalinity= 29 adj. total alkalinity 17 total hardness 320 minerals= 3500 here's the issue, beginning season, i had a nasty tea stain on the steps and walls but...
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    Booster switch on Mineral springs unit

    I have a mineral springs unit, my chlorine was almost zero so i hit the booster switch and the light comes on, less than 2 hours the light goes out i did a quick test and the chlorine reading was the same. So has anyone had issues with the booster switch if so whats the fix if there is one...
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    Fire Pit Plans

    Does anyone have or know where I can get plans to build a fire pit? I've been wanting to put on off to the corner of our pool for a few years now and I have the time and $$. I'd like to build it out of blocks and cap the top off with a nice flag stone thanks.//
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    what else to use besides adding Renew on a weekly basis's

    what else to use besides adding Renew on a weekly basis's? I've started buying pool salt from my local large building chain store (yes its 99% pure) but I read all about using 20 Mule Team and baking soda. so what else can I use instead of pour more $$ into the pool on a weekly basis's to keep...