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My pool pump is on the brink and just hums when I start it, if it's not the start capacitor (on order), I'm going to just order an entire new pump. Looking at how this pump was installed, I'm going to have to cut pipe to get it out, the installer didn't use anything that would let me quickly...

I'm stocking up on sodium bicarbonate (aka baking soda) this year. It seems the cheapest option, by far are 13.5lb Arm & Hammer bags at Sams Club for $6.88 a bag. I'm surprised pool stores aren't even competitive with this price, it's nearly 3x the price at a pool store, for the same store...

I'm getting ready to close my pool for the season, and I'm wondering how much I need to worry about freezing pipes (underground). On average, the coldest temp at night will be 26 degrees, and looking at historical soil temps for my area, 2 feet down, it nearly always stays above freezing during...

My pool is shut down for the season, and I'm just passing time until my water temp gets under 60 F. Do I still need to run the pump/filter as much as I did during the summer months? Thanks, Michael

It's that time, and I'm getting ready to close my pool for the first time. The pool came with the house I bought, and it already has the safety cover anchors. I'm not planning on using a safety cover again, but I was wondering if I could use the anchors and some rope/bungee to install the...

My pool "professional" installed my pool liner this past year, complete with plenty of wrinkles, and otherwise oddities. He promised to fix the wrinkles at the end of the swim season, but has since abandoned me, leaving me to fend for myself. So, I'd like to go over some of the issues I have...

Hey all, I've been pondering something, and was wondering the answer: Lets say I have two identical pools, Pool "A" has FC=4, CYA=40 Pool "B" has FC=8, CYA=70 I'm referring to ideal levels, listed on the FC/CYA chart here...

My pool has been up for over a month now, and I know it's recommended to scrub the entire surface once a week with a brush to curb algae growth. Problem is, I haven't really been doing that, and I haven't had a problem with algae either. The sides of my pool are squeaky clean, and show no...

I've tested my pool using the chlorine test in the TF-100. In all the times I've tested, my CC = 0. I can't seem to find a good answer as to whether this is good or bad? I think it's good, but would like to make sure. Thanks, --Michael

I recently found out surfing through the forums that aeration can increase pH. Great, that sounds like a win-win combination! :party: Can I use aeration as opposed to adding chemicals (Like all the boxes of washing soda I bought already)? Does this mess with any other levels in the pool...

I just paid a lot of money to a pool contracter to get my pool bottom repaired a new liner put in. Unfortunately the liner has some wrinkles (and it's full of water now). My installer wants to drain the pool at the end of the season (September), hook back up the vacuums, and fix the wrinkles...

I have a new pool startup, and came across the BBB method searching for help in what chemicals to buy. I'm all for how easy this sounds, and from the discussion here this really does work. However, using liquid bleach as opposed to chlorine tablets seems very cost prohibitive to me. I ran...

Hey guys, I'm new around here. :wave: My pool has been up and running for a week, and I've been searching around for advice on how to care for it correctly. The installer "balanced" the pool and left me with simple advice to use tri-chloro pucks in the skimmer, algaecide, and pH up/down...