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  1. Happypoolgirl

    Do skimmers work while Polaris is running?

    Sorry if this is a stupid question! Every morning I run my filter pump on high 3450 rpms for 3 hours while the Polaris vacuum is running. I notice that debris on the surface of the pool does not seem to be working its way to the skimmer baskets during this time. Is all of the suction being...
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    Every morning brown smears on the bottom of my pool

    Hello all! I am happy to report that I received my Taylor k-2006 test kit yesterday, and I am loving it. So far, I have completed the following tests: fc-6.5 cc- less than .5 ( I did the smaller sample test that would give results within .5... There was barely a hint of pink, so I know that I...
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    Adding bleach at night..do I need to run the filter?

    I run the filter daily from 8am to 8pm. I added bleach to my pool tonight for the first time ever! Do I need to run the filter during to circulate the bleach? I've read that it is better to add bleach at night so that it can work at full strength throughout the night. I am wondering if I...
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    First time pool owner, first time poster

    Hello! I have just taken over control of my pool chemistry from the pool builder and am trying to climb up the steep learning curve of pool maintenance and pool chemistry. This website has been an amazing resource! Currently, I take my water to my local pool supply store to get water readings...