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After I winterized my above ground pool (12' x 18' oval ~5500 gal) a leak developed. I'm not sure where it is exactly since I had my cover on but it now appears to be mostly empty. The cover had a few small tears that have now gotten larger so I decided to buy a new cover. My question is if...

I am having an issue with my pump strainer not filling with water. I noticed this a couple days ago. I'll try my best to describe this. I initially heard something that didn't sound right, so I looked in the strainer basket on the pool intake. It was full of leaves so I cleaned it out, and...

I did some searching but didn't find this exact question. I'm thinking of buying a pH meter and wondered how those compare to the drop test I do. I've seen various models online. The models I've seen on Amazon are relatively cheap and supposedly accurate to 0.01 but I've never heard of any of...

Hello, I am considering purchasing an Intex Krystal Clear Saltwater System with E.C.O. (Electrocatalytic Oxidation). I attached a picture of the model I saw on Amazon. It says it is the newer version of the one I originally chose. I saw some posts that state this may have copper plates, but...

My CYA level seems to have dropped from 35 to ~15 in just a few weeks. I tested twice over a span of 3 days just to confirm I didn't do something wrong while testing. We have had a lot of rain recently so I'm hoping that's why because I haven't added any water to the pool. It seems odd to me...

I will preface this by stating that I think the pool calculator is fantastic and have been using it since I found this site last year (thanks Jason Lion!!). I have been logging my test results in a spreadsheet and have been working on a log that will graphically show if my results are in the...

My first question is regarding calcium hardness. I was having trouble last year (1st year with TF-100 kit) getting a consistent value from the CH test. I ended up getting a magnetic stirrer near the end of the season but never checked CH with it before I closed up the pool. I opened up the...

[attachment=0:r5u65ajt]pool 4.JPG[/attachment:r5u65ajt][attachment=1:r5u65ajt]pool 2.JPG[/attachment:r5u65ajt][attachment=2:r5u65ajt]pool 1.JPG[/attachment:r5u65ajt]When I purchased a winter cover for my new (and 1st) above ground pool 3 years ago, the instructions mentioned using the inflatable...

I tried searching for the answer before posting this but couldn't find the exact answer. This is my first year using the BBB method (actually started after opening pool). I've noticed my TA keeps creeping up this year. It may have in previous 2 years of owning the pool but I didn't have a...

I have been using the pool calculator for a couple months now and have some questions. I am curious as to why the volume seems to be higher than when I calculate it myself using the following formula: L x W x D x 5.9 (5.9 is the multiplier for oval pools that I have seen on a vast majority of...

I have a question regarding adding borax to increase pH. I don't necessarily want to go through the process of getting my pool to a 50 ppm borate level, but I am thinking of using borax to increase pH. If I understand corectly borax will increase pH without significantly increasing TA, is that...

I tried searching for this first but came up with so many results and didn't see one that matched my question, though I did not look through all 187 pages of results. I will be leaving for vacation soon and will be gone for 2 weeks. I started using the BBB method about a month ago and have...

I tried seareching before posting but couldn't really find an answer, though I'm sure it's buried in here somewhere. I received my TF 100 test kit this evening. When I am doing the CH test, should I look for a specific color of blue or just for no more change in color like in the video on...

I will be trying the BBB method (currently using trichlor pucks) and want to know if I should remove my solar coverfrom my AGP , as opposed to just rolling it back a bit, before adding bleach in front of the return. If I do, how long should I keep it off before putting it back on? My goal is...

I have a Hayward H1501 gas heater that earlier today I fired up for the first time this season. It is ony 2 years old. It was making a whining/whistling noise and the top of the chimney part (not sure what it is called) has black soot on it. Is this what is called "sooting"? Are both of...

I purchased a Taylor K-1004 residential troubleshooting test kit 2 years ago and have been using it since. It only tests for chlorine (FC, CC, TC) up to a level of 5 ppm, Ph level, and alkilinity. I purchased new bottles of reagents about a week ago before finding this site. My question is...

Hello. I found this site the other day while researching pool chemistry. This will be our 3rd season with our 12' x 18' x 4.5' above ground pool. I am going to make a strong effort to stay on top of my pool chemistry this year so I'm not constantly trying to fix problems or turn the kids...