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    Noisy, leaky pump

    Last year toward the end of the swimming season, we replaced our pump motor. We just opened the pool last week, and the motor seems to be noisier than it was last year and I noticed a small drip of water from the bottom. I would not think the bearings are bad already but perhaps water is...
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    Getting there, but need some advice!

    Saga of my pool started last year - I was lazy and didn't stay on top of everything. Removed light and what a mess! We were leaving for an extended vacation and closed pool slightly cloudy and an empty light niche, so I was expecting an issue when we opened. Opened last Sunday to low ph, no...
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    I Surrender!

    Long story that began 2 weeks ago when I opened my pool cover and discovered green, murky water (could not see the bottom). Had no stabilizer, although had measured about 50 a week or two prior. Added stabilizer and started Slamming. After a few days, water cleared somewhat but still had high...
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    Took out light - what a mess!

    Hi, all....I have been a member of this forum for some time but have had very little need to post since I started the TFP method (thanks!). My current saga started a week ago because of my lack of diligence in opening the cover and checking the water :(. Opened the cover last Saturday and the...
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    Am I on the right track?

    Opened our pool yesterday to a green mess! Thought I had enough chlorine in it when we closed last winter, but.... Anyhow, tested the water: Cl - no free Cl pH - 7.2 TA - 190 (always runs high) CH - 350 CYA - 0 Took sample to Leslies to verify CYA, which they also recorded as zero. Now have...