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I've got a patch that's been on a couple of years (same age as the liner thanks to an umbrella base tipping and falling in 🤬) that is starting to come up on a couple of edges. Is there any way to use adhesive to reattach those edges? I used a piece of the liner and probably boxer 100 adhesive...

I apologize if this information is already in the forum somewhere, I don't seem to be hitting upon the correct combination of words to find it if so. We have been running an autopilot SWCG with a 1HP Pentair Superflo (single speed) pump. Pool is about 28-30,000 gallons and we use the SWCG...

Just curious if anyone has seen this - Drop: the smart pool monitor by Drop Designs Inc. Kickstarter I am hoping to see more conversation (via the comments section) on this as it moves along in the campaign and am trying to put together some questions I have regarding this device as well. I...

I have a small return at the top of my inground steps that is threaded as if ready for an eyeball type piece, but is really small. I bought a 1/2" and 3/4" threaded PVC fitting just to see if I could figure out the actual size and (of course) the 3/4" is too big but the 1/2" doesn't quite seem...

Anyone used Interlux, Imron, or Awlgrip (or something similar) to paint their pool steps? I believe these are fiberglass steps with protective/finishing top layer. Look like hard plastic, I believe maybe they were made by Dupont about 20 years ago? They are currently blistering and looking...

Just curious, are these things that much better than other frozen drink makers on the market? They are priced in a way that would indicate they are! I always just assumed they were glorified blenders but seems that everyone that has one loves it. I do understand that they not only have the...

Given a vinyl, salt water pool: I know if you have high TA, you may have a harder time maintaining PH. So the recommendation is to keep TA in the 40-60 range in order to control PH drift. I guess I'm unclear what TA does in general. Why (again, in a vinyl, sw pool) would you worry about what...

...and throw in an opinion! :wink: I'd like to get our pool steps....prettier...when we replace our liner. Not finding many places around here (central KY) that specifically repair/resurface pool steps though. I assume they are fiberglass but will look through old papers later to see if I...

We've been in our house for 3 pool seasons (starting the 4th) and have been discussing replacing our liner for all three. Getting more serious about it now for several reasons. First of all, the pool is used by someone who is part fish (and who also has Multiple Sclerosis - so the pool is...

Was looking on the Lowes website to see if they still have muriatic acid so I could go by and pick some up before I open the pool for the season. Noticed it was a different brand than I remember from last year - Crown is what they are carrying I guess. Checked specs to see what concentration...

I've been loving the Autopilot DIG220 SWCG we installed earlier this year. Has made keeping the chlorine balanced very easy - all I've had to do to maintain overall chemistry so far was add some acid. Not bad! :) Unfortunately, we noticed the other day (early Sunday morning - the morning of...

So we got our filter replaced (yay!) and the SWCG installed (double yay!). Now. I tested my FC and I'm at about 6 as I fired everything up. So I'd think the SWCG doesn't need a whole lot of production right now...? Do I let it figure out what it needs to do or am I supposed to tell it to...

This weekend we'll be installing a new filter and adding an Autopilot SWCG. Following is our current set up. We bought the house last year so I don't know the reasoning behind any of the set up but it seems fairly straightforward. We have two skimmers (no main drain) that come in on one line...

Bear with me...some of you may wish you hadn't read my wonderings/wanderings once you get started.... :?: If I understand correctly, the pro of CYA is that it helps keep the chlorine from burning off so quickly - especially when sunlight is present. Consequently, the higher your CYA, the...

When we started our filter this year, couldn't get the sight glass to not leak. Doesn't leak when in normal filter mode, but when I switch to backwash it leaks for several seconds then stops leaking and when I switch to rinse or waste it leaks continuously. I hand tightened as well as I could...

So I've got the pool open and have been working on getting everything clear and balanced and ready for some swimming. Have an Autopilot SWG on the way. My numbers so far (I've not yet managed both ends of the overnight FC test yet :rant: ) - FC ~28 (I was still having some cloudiness...

So we opened our pool today - and the water didn't look too bad. The numbers, of course, need some work! We're planning on switching to SWG in the next few weeks - I don't know if that affects what I do based on my test results right now or not. This is my first time using the TF-100 test kit...

Being a new pool owner, we had a local pool company both open and close our pool last year. I'm ready to try my hand at this but have some questions. 1. We're going to be replacing the sand filter and adding a SWG this year. At first, thought it would be easier to do this before opening the...

I've been reading discussions here on the SWG and doing some comparisons of features and am leaning towards either the AutoPilot Dig-42 or the AquaRite 40k gal for my 19x42ish oval inground pool. I'm torn between the two - they both sound like good solid performers - but the AutoPilot is about...

I am struggling with a couple of questions about a new filter. If anyone can guide me I'd appreciate it. We currently have a 24" Hayward sand filter and am leaning towards replacing it, probably with another Hayward. I know bigger is better (within reason) as far as the filter goes and am...

I’m a fairly new pool owner – bought the house last year and had a pool for the first time last season. Did a lot of reading on this board in order to survive our first year – and am happy to say that none of us grew a third arm or came down with any other kind of weird mutations and the...