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Hey All- I have a quick question. I don't plan on opening my pool for another 6-8 weeks; however, the temps are getting up there (I'm in MD @ 70-80F this past week) and I'm noticing a little bit of green algae forming a ring close to the surface. My equipment is winterized and my cover is on...

Hey All, I probably won't open my pool until the 3rd week in May and will be adding some bleach in the water until then, since the outside temps are getting warmer, but my question is this: When I do open, based on my CYA level (~50) it says I should be shocking to '15' which is almost 933oz...

Hey Guys- My pool typically runs towards the high end of the pH scale, balancing it below 7.8 can be somewhat tedious. If I let it go for over a week, it's almost 100% certain that the pH will be 8.0+. My question is this: is this normal for a 3+ year old salt water pool to constantly have...

Hi All- My pH tends to run on the high side of the scale, usually around 7.8, I believe mainly because I have a SWG. My question is this: is it better to use a tri-chlor shock such as Leslie's Genesishttp://www.lesliespool.com/Home/Pool-Chemicals/Pool-Shock/12509.html vs. any type of shock...

Hello All, I've been struggling with an issue for a few days now and, after getting mixed advice from Pool Stores, etc, I thought I'd turn to a forum to see if anyone has experienced this issue or could offer up some new ideas. Basically, I opened my pool over the Memorial Day weekend and it...