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We had a SWG and heat pump installed on our pool this spring. I got estimates with a few different contractors and went with one that had the best reputation and a decent price. Before agreeing to have the work done, I specifically asked if the price was to have everything completely...

I'm adding a lot of CYA since my level was 0, close to 12 lbs (added 6 lbs so far, doing 2 lbs at a time). According to the pool calculator, this will lower my pH by 1.3. I tested my pH tonight and it's already down to 6.8 or below. Should I be dumping a whole lot of borax in to counteract...

I don't know if this is the right forum for this question but here goes. What are people's opinions on allowing babies/toddlers in their pool? I'm extremely grossed out by the idea, and from what I've read about the limitations of bathing diapers, I should be. I don't have children, but...

This is my first year with a pool and I ordered the TF-100 kit to try to handle treating the pool myself without dealing with pool stores and their chemicals. When I opened last Friday, the pool was a swamp (it has a mesh cover). Lots and lots of pollen and debris, and the water was so green...

I bought a house with a pool last fall and just had the pool opened. This is my first pool. The vacuum that the previous owners left is beyond repair and I'm wondering what kind of vacuum I should get. The pool is gunite free form, around 20k gallons, with a pretty big deep end. Our backyard...

I'm in NJ and just bought a house last fall with a gunite pool that needs a lot of work (replaster, tile & coping). Picture is below. I've been getting estimates from a few different pool builders. Today I was told that because we have a paver deck right up to the edge of the pool, it is...