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Hi all, I could do with some advice on repairs for my pool post the Dallas Texas weather. I am trying to purchase what I need to before supplies start to disappear and price hikes. My pool system is above ground with no spa or heater. I've uploaded some pictures with the main pool system I...

Hi due to the lack of availability of liquid bleach during the start of COVID I moved to using tablets, yes I know what a mistake. I recently went back to liquid bleach and noticed that my CYA was sky high, north of 100, however I didn't mix with tap water to see how high. I did replace about...

Hi All, I've been having a few issues with PH level and TA being high, I have managed to get them in the correct range over past 2 weeks however since the other day my FC level has not decreased from a reading of 6. This is not normal for my pool so wondering if anyone has any ideas. I checked...

Hi I ordered a replacement Booster pump from PoolSupplyWorld. My original Pump was a B625 AO Smith, the replacement is an equivalent pump made by US Motors. The first one I received had 4 holes that seem to penetrate through the outer casing (see pictures). I received 2 further replacements...

Hi - I am about to do my yearly clean on my DE filter and wanted to confirm if I do a backwash first and then take the filter apart to clean (this would save me time) will that cause any issues?

I have something going on as my Chlorine level in the pool and began to the shock process the Monday evening, the next morning the motor was not running and it appears switched its self off. Ever since the pump motor has been switching it's self off after 10 / 15 mins of use so I have decided...

Hey Guys, I'm having issues with my PH again, as well as CYA of 0 and slightly raised TA. I understand lowering PH will lower TA however do I fix the PH or CYA first as I understand increase CYA has an affect on PH. FC: 3.5 CC: 0.5 TA: 140 CH: 340 CYA: 0 Thanks

I have a Pentair FSN 48 Filter DE system and have a tear in one of my filter grids, the rest seem ok, I was wondering if I should be replacing the entire set at the same time or it should not really matter. We bought the house 3 years ago so the filters are atleast 3+ years old. Local pool...

Hey Folks, I need to raise my CH and CYA and wanted to see if the below products are something that others have used or if you know of other such products to buy and from where, I live in Dallas Texas. Both from Amazon: Clorox Pool&Spa 19005CLX Calcium Hardness Increaser Amazon.com : Clorox...

Hi All, I have been trying to lower a very high PH level (well over 8.xx), I have been adding MA to lower and I think I added a little to much but my PH is now raising. I have noticed that my TA however has dropped to ~20 from 120. Should I look at raising my TA with Baking Soda or see were my...

Hi All Is there a ideal time to add chlorine in a pool for daily maintenance? I typically add in the morning when the sun is on the pool and while my pump is running. Would the evening when the sun is down be better? If so would I also have to run the pump at the same time? Thanks Sent...

Hi All, I finished SLAMing on Tuesday and now into maintenance mode. Pool water looks crystal clear but now I need to make sure I'm doing all the right things to avoid the pool creatures coming back. Results from testing today: FC 4.5 CC 0.5 TA 60 CH 190 CYA 50 PH 7.5 Question: 1. I believe...

All, I finally got my test kit and completed my first round of testing, results below: FC - .05 CC - 1 pH - 7.2 TA - 60 CH - 400 CYA - just under the 100 line So not sure what to do next - the CYA test only records to a max of 100 is the correct? If so, when I tested the test come out at...

Hi I just emptied half my pool and refilled due to stabilizer levels. I believe I need to shock it and use algaecide but wanted to check if I can use Sodium Hyprochlorite and how much. My pool is 16000 Gallons. Thanks