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    Salt Levels from Muriatic Acid

    I have a question about Muriatic Acid and the increase in salt levels. I saw in 1 thread where bdavis466 states that 1 gallon of MA will raise salt 250 ppm, another thread he says he has to add 1 gallon a week. I know Pool School recommends 200-400 ppm over the manufacturer's recommended range...
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    Lighting Question

    I'm putting together plans to build a pool and have some questions about lighting. I'm looking at the small LED lights that screw into a 1.5" piece of PVC in the wall. The lights are supposed to be 4" below the water surface, so water will obviously enter the PVC when the light is removed when...
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    New to the pool world, planning to put one in

    Just wanted to say hello. The wife and I are planning on putting in a pool, so I've been reading up on what it's going to take from an install and maintenance standpoint. I've read a ton of great information on this forum. Currently we're planning a 10x20, with a DE filter, looking at variable...