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I have a 32500 gallon gunite pool. Chlorine at 0, ph 7.3, cya 55. Sand filter with 1hp Pentair. Usually no problems with this pool but holy smoke now I have problems. First of all, I have no test kit other than the two tube type and strips (I know - useless). However, I have a buddy (best...

I have a crackling type sound (maybe air) coming from the return/discharge port on the multiport valve (SP714). I have cleaned 3 times, replaced the glued in gasket, examined o rings, closed off valves, re-aligned the valve. Etc. it still makes a crackling noise like a pebble is in there. I...

Asking a question for a friend (elderly gentleman and neighbor) who had some recent pool work done. He had a new liner put in by a pool company. They left when the pool was filling with water. According to my friend, they told him to just turn on the pump when the water level got up to skimmer...

UPDATE: Decided to rip out the fiberglass crack repair job. Working on my 40 year old homemade, concrete pool. It has many problems, but here's the one that causing me a leak. In case you cannot make out the photo (I will post more if necessary), the corner of this pool has fiberglass...

Nobody's happy if moma's not happy (with working hot tub)...... I was hoping to get some suggestions on getting my hot tub running. I believe I have a bad motor--may be locked up. When I turn on the switch, it just makes a humming noise. The motor won't turn over nor will the shaft turn...

I took some water to a friend who works at a pool store (someone not trying to sale me something) and had him test my water to see where I stood. I basically guessed at everything to see how far off I was. My refill on my test kit has not arrived. Here are the numbers: FC: 3.4 TC...

I need to haul some dirt in around my pool, but concerned about a tractor (John Deere 45 HP with loader) being close to the pool. I'm not sure of the weight of the tractor, but with a bucket of dirt in the loader and a bush hog hooked to the back, it is a little heavy. I can get the specs on...

I think I understand most of what I've read, but just wanted to confirm a couple things: 1. If shocking with bleach, I want to get my level up around 21ppm, correct. 2. To figure the proper level, I use the Pool Calulator and put in my existing FC level (say 4 or 5) and then put in 21 form my...

Here's my other pool. It is in a mess. It is around 40k (I think like 36 to 38K). Since I've been reading this forum (noob), I believe I can re-plumb this pool myself. I'm going to give it a try. Background on the pool: It was built in 1970. It has PVC plumbing and old (no replacement...

When I was trying to get my foreclosed pool going, I could not fill up the water (after cleaning) because the skimmer, return, bottom drain lines were cut off that the pumping station. So, I went to the hardware store and bought some 2" ball valves (will post photo if needed) so I could fill...

This pool I just opened and got going has two timers. One for the Polaris and one for the pump. Since I don't have a Polaris, the pool guys unhooked it. However, when they wired everything back up, my pump was on my Polaris timer. They apparently crossed time. They told me to just re-label...

If this question is not appropriate, please delete. However, because I live in a very rural area, I have to buy most of my pool products online. Since I'm a new member here and this site is so helpful, I would like to support an online store that supports this site. Any suggestions...

I've been reading some searched topics on this but I thought I'd give the specifics on my issue to see if I could get some advice. History: bought a foreclosed property with gunite pool (I think around 30K gal). It has two skimmers and a bottom drain. The pool has been abandoned for about 4...

I just bought a foreclosed property with a pool. I am in the process of getting the pool up and running. I have a pool at my main house so I know a little about pools. However, I noticed the foreclosed pool (gunite with bottom drain) has some kind of ball valve or something next to the deck...

Hello, great site. Sorry if this question has been asked and answered but I thought I would start my first post with something that happened today. I bought a re-built 1HP Hayward pool pump (gold cover). I got a great deal and now I know why. The pump runs strong, but the water inlet has...