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Hi all. I am looking at another filter replacement. 4 years ago, I swapped in a new DE filter just because it was the easiest. No modification to plumbing etc. Now that this one has developed a crack in the base, i would like to hear from you on our recommendations of the best filter...

I have been searching and reading, and my head is spinning. below are my numbers, that to me are just good using the Orenda LSI app on my phone. puts me somewhere around .03 I will get to the metals in a moment. I just had an automated system installed with a CO2 tank that controls my PH and...

is there a better pool sweep/cleaner? mine gets hung up on the steps and it just spins in place for the entire day. I move it and it goes right back, or to another area in the pool with an angle great enough for the wheels to not touch and just stays in this position. i am basically getting...

I have developed a slight leak/weep on the lower valve to pvc connection on the return to pool pipe. Yellow arrow in photo. All my equipment is below the level of the pool. Is there a product that can effectively be used on the outside of the seam to stop it?

looking for advice. i have a pentair VSP and am looking for help determining run times for balancing proper cleaning and cost efficiency. my pool is 15500 gallons. currently it runs 2 hours at 3150 rpms for pool cleaner and skimming. then another 6 at 2000 rpms to just turn water over...

I noticed today my pool filter dripping water. Not from the bottom plug, or from the center sealing ring, but from underneath. I could not see or feel anything dripping down the sided. I feel with my fingernail what appears to be a crack under neath in the housing. Bummer. Here are some...

I am looking for input on an electric pool valve system. Here is my dilemma. We NEVER use our spa and here is why. Once I have my manual valves for pool/spa suction/return set to where everything is working as I like it, it kills me to change it. The valve adjustments are so finicky, that...

Here is a little background about my pool testing procedures. I test my water once a week. usually on Saturdays as I almost always need to add acid. On a monthly basis I break out my Taylor kit, but for quick checks mos weekends, I just use the Aquacheck 7 strips. This weekend cleaning the...

I have the MX6 and in-line leaf catcher. I have the speed set to the correct revolution per 10 seconds. My skimmer spends a lot of time popping wheelies. Meaning not flat against surface doing its job. I even find it scooting around on its side sometimes with one track in the air. I also battle...

Last year we added a salt system after resurfacing our pool. We have the Pentair intellichlore system. Firs 8-10 months, salt easily adjusted using plus minus buttons. I noticed over the past 4 months or so I have to have it maxed and do a boost twice a week to barely hit the levels I need. I...

Hi all. First time poster. A year and a half ago we had our pool redone. New plaster, coping, and salt systems added. We wanted dark as possible plaster. Pool guy told us it will get modeled looking over time. Does this little normal? I tried brushing and scrubbing but nothing will remove it...