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    Iron Stain Treatment/Algae Death Spiral

    I got some iron staining this year on my steps and cove. I am not sure where the iron came from as I have never had an issue before. I removed the stains per the pool school with AA. Cleaned up nicely. Added sequestrant afterwards. Per the directions I waited to add chlorine and got a...
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    Need Advice on leak at steps- Vinyl liner

    I have a 1 yr old vinyl liner pool that seems to lose around 1/8"/day over the bucket test. (above evap). I finally had a tech come out with the electronic detector as I could not find it with dye etc. The bottom corners of my steps are the problem. I question the guy I had install the liner...
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    Pool base suggestion while dodging rain

    My self install if so far so good. Walls are set, ring wall poured, sump and drains in, backfilled with 8/9s to about 20", plumbing done and tested. I am ready to either Pool Crete or sand/cement mix the bottom prior to installing the liner. We keep having rain every few days so this is...
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    New Self Install- How many returns with Aqua Genie

    I am installing a 16x32 IG Vinyl pool. The kit was supplied with an Aqua Genie that has a return incorporated. I also have a cozy cove with jets, but do not intend to leave them on all the time. I am planning for 2 additional returns to establish a flow circulation on the surface to the...