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    What might have caused this?

    Discharge pipe from pump disconnected(?) with such force to bend the pvc pipe. https://flic.kr/p/qMVhGt https://flic.kr/p/qMVgrc https://flic.kr/p/r5nQCv
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    Cracks, Large and long in Pebble Finish

    I purchased home with pool 5 years ago. Not sure of builder or technically what finish. No big issues. This year I "discovered" long cracks in areas of the "pebble" tech finish. The cracks range from 6 inches to 2 feet in length. And as wide as 1/4 inch. They are located on the steps in...
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    Trying to fabricate pvc pipe for caretaker assembly

    I have a caretaker 99 pop-up system. The union between the dome and the filter, where the little filter is housed, has a crack in the upper coupling. The pvc pipe appears to be 2" but the 2 unions I have found at Lowes and HomeDepot are a bit too small for the threaded part. I could buy two...
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    Hayward's DE filter will not vent air/water

    My Hayward de filter air pressure relief valve will not release air or water. It turns but the flow of air/water is not there. Any suggestions on how to fix or does it just need to be replaced?
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    Draining and refilling Pool

    I understand that I need to test the water before adding chemicals to it. I would like to know if anyone has a good estimate of what I will need to balance out my 40k gallon pool so I can go shopping ahead of time.
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    New here. Best approach to high CYA

    Have visited site often and joined today Bought a testing kit to confirm pool store analysis. Have removed tab floater 4 weeks ago due to high CL and low ph tested today CL 5+ had been higher have not added any in 4 weeks; Ph 7.2 had been lower; FC 11 CC 1 TC 12 and CYA 300. On CYA diluted...