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Hi! I have been successfully managing my pool for last 5-6 years using knowledge gained here. and I was at the point where I could eye-ball my pool and judge if I need to add chemicals and approximately how much. Well things happened with life, and I kind of couldn't focus much on the pool. I...

Just spotted couple of these spots in my pool with one being the biggest, and couple others are small. Any ideas on exactly what this is and the best method to remove the spots? Thanks.

Hello experts: The pool cleaner that came with the house that we bought in 2011 is not working properly. (House was built in 2004, so my best guess is that the cleaner is about 8-9 years old). Issues with the pool cleaner: 1. Tail does not wag, so doesn't help with moving the dirt on the...

Hi! I have been managing my pool, thanks to reading this amazing forum. Energy filter top is cracked (almost 10 years old) and is leaking water. Filter is also extra dirty, so I am thinking of replacing the whole setup with this (Amazon). It is almost the same price for the whole package versus...

Hello Experts: Thanks to this awesome forum, I have been managing my pool for over a year now, following BBB method. Pool is nice and clean (even though couple of times, I have been negligent and allowed FC to go to zero). Hopefully, I will not let that happen again. Anyhow, I had to go to...

Hello Experts: Motor on the pump has been making slightly more noise than normal. Yesterday, I had a pool repair guy (for something else) come to fix the timer. He mentioned that noise indicates to him that the pump is on last legs..might last 1-2 years or go bad in a day or week..he cant...

Second year pool owner (first year doing on my own). Here is the situation: I am in Sacramento, CA, have been using that bubble-wrap (clear) to raise the water temperature, and it seems to be working fine. On Saturday, I noticed a very small area on pool floor having some kind of yellowish...

Hello Experts: I am a new pool owner (first year of home ownership). Following the advice on this site, I have gotten rid of my pool service guy, switched to BBB method and can't be less happier with my pool. Thanks guys, you rock. Lately, my electronic timer has not been working.....I have to...

Hello ever helpful folks: I am new pool owner, who is now using BBB method to take care of the pool on my own. Thanks to all the wonderful folks on this forum, I am managing my pool now, something that I never thought I could do on my own before I found this site. We have a bean shaped pool...

I recently made the switch to BBB, and pool has been looking really good, water seems shiny and soft, and the amount of bleach to add has come down. Happy so far. However, I have noticed that the pH goes up to around 7.8 or so. I brought it down to 7.4, and within 4-5 days, it goes up to 7.8. Is...

Hello Experts: Test results from my Taylor K-2006: pH: 7.8 FC: 4.0 CC: Absent TA: 80 CH: 230 CYA: Was ~20 on Saturday. Added some cyanuric acid to bring the level up to 30, and will test it again in a day or two. 1. I am already using bleach to maintain chlorine levels, and baking soda to...

I have been learning a lot from reading this site, and am now responsible for pool upkeep (gotten rid of the pool care guy). First, all important test results from my Taylor K-2006: pH: 7.8 FC: 4.0 CC: Absent TA: 80 CH: 230 CYA: Was ~20 on Saturday. Added some cyanuric acid to bring the level...

Experts, I am back after draining and refilling my pool to lower the CYA. Here is a link to the last thread where I was advised to drain & refill again. Last thread So, Yesterday, I finally finished draining and refilling the pool. Ran the tests and here are my results (before any chemical...

Hello Experts: As you can tell from my user name, I am total noob in pool care :) Anyhow, here is my background thread: First post I have gotten rid of pool care service, and now I am on my own. As I mentioned earlier, I am hopeful that with guidance and help from the experts here, I am sure...

The pool vacuum that came with the house keeps getting stuck at the bottom of the stairs, and it's tail also does not wag :) My pool guy said that he has done all that he can to fix this, and recommended a new pool sweep. He said that ours is a pressure system, and recommended Polaris 360...

I posted my first thread here with my test results. On Sunday, I took my sample to Leslies for water test. Everything was close to my test values, except CYA came at 100 (my test showed 140), and phosphates were at 1000. I had removed the chlorine pellets after my test (following advice here...

First of all, I wanted to say this is an amazing forum. I am so glad I stumbled on this site. I have been a silent reader (visitor) for a couple of days. I always thought that pool needs lot of work, but reading here, it seems it is not that bad. Experts are willing to help newbies like me. We...