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Our robot stays in the pool most of the time. The blue electrical cord has gotten very gummy. Is there a way to clean this gunk off? Thinking of coating the cord with a layer of Flex Seal but thought I should get the cord clean first.

We just built a new pool (8,500 ish gallons). I have already added 40 oz of muratic acid 8 oz at a time and the test results are still bright pink. Is there a way to know exactly how high the pH is, or should I just keep adding it 8 oz at a time until it finally comes down? All other test...

We are in process of choosing equipment for new pool build. Had pool at previous home with Kreepy Krauly Legend pool cleaner with a separate pump to run it. This new pool will only be 7’ x 28’ (rectangular) due to utility easement. Pool builder is recommending same cleaner with separate pump...

The heat pump on our pool has been leaking and the plumber has spent the last three weeks trying to locate the part needed to repair it. Because of this, our pool pump has been off for three weeks. Since I use the BBB method, I've been able to keep the pool relatively balanced, but am worried...

Bought some this week. It's unscented and I just assumed that "splashless" meant the design of the pour-spout. Ingredients are not listed on bottle. The bleach is thick and almost gel-like. It also foams a bit. Unfortunately it looks like this new formula is replacing all the regular bleach...

In the four years that we have had our pool, chlorine and acid is about all we ever need to add. Our CYA and TA levels have always been stable. Now, without any rain, only adding about 2" of water to the pool, and running the heat pump the last couple of weeks, our CYA has dropped from 40 to...

Our CH level is always so high - and we have no signs of scaling. Our tap water has a CH of 170. Here are my testing results today: FC 3 PH 7.8 TA 90 CYA 50 CH 770 We have a rock waterfall and 30' of weeping rock. The bottom of the rock is always submerged in the pool water. The builder...

We are supposed to take in a pool sample to our builder every month - supposedly as part of our warranty on our pool equipment. I personally think it's just to get you in the store to try to sell you something! Anyhow, when they test the FC, they say the target is 1-3. Are they using a...

Just replaced my TF100 test kit with a new batch of refills. How do I properly dispose of the left over test chemicals from last year? Thanks!

I noticed today, after getting the CH test solution R0011L all over my hands, that if it gets on skin to wash for 20 minutes then get medical attention. Then I looked at all the other bottles in the test kit and they all say the same. Is this stuff really that dangerous? Do you all recommend...

I tested the pool on Friday - everything was all in balance. Why do I still get green algae on the north facing wall of my pool? I've cleaned my cartridge filter twice this month hoping that would help. I keep it brushed off as soon as I see it. I have natural rock that touches the water on...

We've had a lot of rain in the last 24 hours with more on the way. This may sound really dumb, but should I still add chemicals and try to keep it balanced? I'm afraid if I wait until the rain goes away, maybe several days, the chemicals will be so out of whack that it will take forever to get...

Hello, we just finished our pool a week ago, have water, and are trying to adjust our chemicals. This was the hottest/dryest summer in a long time and we sure wish the pool would have been ready earlier in the summer. Oh well. I am learning so much from this site!