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Not sure where to post this thread, but I'm having trouble with spiders hanging out in my pool. They like to float on top of the water when the pump isn't running and hang out under the ledge when the water is being circulated. We have the house and yard sprayed for pests monthly, but was...

Our small pool has 6 return jets which provide great water circulation. However, the way they are positioned they do break the surface quite a bit and I'd like to adjust them lower so as to not add to the PH rising all the time. I tried to turn the return nozzles (or whatever they're called)...

The R0871 reagent bottle seems to be "leaky" When trying to drop reagent into the tube to test for FC, several drops come out at a time, especially when first turning the bottle over. The previous bottle I had did not have the same issue, so I don't think this is normal. What other options do I...

We will be out of town for a week and I'm looking for suggestions on how to prevent total FC loss and algae growth. I was considering bringing FC up to shock level and putting some Trichlor pucks in the feeder while I'm gone. Any advice?

Was looking on line and see a bunch of different skimmer socks out there and was wondering what other people were using and if they were happy with a certain brand/ type? I also I seem to recall some people using hair nets and was wondering about that. So, do you use a skimmer sock or hair net...

PB turned the pool over to me 2-3 weeks ago. At the time CYA was 90 and I was burning off 3-4 PPM of Chlorine each day. I had the Chlorinator turned way low and was adding bleach to compensate for the loss in chlorine. As soon as the PB left, I took the Trichlor tablets out of the feeder and...

Where can I find the best way to set up my VS pump to run (run times, speed etc)? Also since I have the IAquaLink controller where can I get easy to follow instructions on how to make those settings?

Our new pool is still in start up mode, managed by the PB, it has high CYA and high FC (no surprise),but I wanted to know if it would be safe to swim in it? I tested the water this evening... FC 13 CC 0.5 CH 350 TA 110 CYA 70 PH 7.6 I seem to recall seeing that swimming was ok as long as...

Just filled the pool yesterday, start up guy never showed! PB told me to add Jacks Magic Magenta and brush the pool, which I did. I then tested the water for FC. Not suprised there wasn't any PH was 8.2+ CH 175 CYA wasn't tested since I haven't added any TA for some reason didn't work. I'll...

Just getting our first pool filled this week so forgive the stupid question, but I was wondering what you use to measure out your pool chemicals? Do you have dedicated measuring cups/ pitchers for each chemical? Or maybe a set that you use for multiple items! Just trying to get organized here

Any feedback on the Liquidator? I see many people here setting up a Stenner Pump, but the Liquidator looks like it would be easier to install and probably cheaper as well. Any reason why I shouldn't use a Liquidator?? Thanks! Also now looking at Stenner Pump

When figuring out the volume of water in a pool for adding chemicals etc., how accurate do you need to be? For example I have a small pool being built. The overall size is 8'x32', but that includes 3 sections of the pool with a large variation in depth. The first section is 8x6.5' tanning ledge...

Our pool should be ready in a few more weeks and I'm trying to get handle on the water testing and maintenance. I have the TF100 test kit ordered and have read sections of pool school on chemicals and testing, but still have several questions... Is there a certain order that the various tests...

We're picking our tile, coping and plaster (Wet Edge). Out of the included "level 1" options we like the Aqua Blue best, but it looks a bit light to us. Does anyone out there have the Wet Edge Aqua Blue in their pool? If so, could you post a few pics? We liked the Antigua better, but they wanted...

Our pool will have a 8x6 tanning ledge, and I was talking to the PB and he said it was drawn to be 9" deep with 6" of water. I'm wondering if 6" of water is deep enough? If you have a tanning ledge, how deep is the water and is that the right depth for you, or would you like it to be another depth?

I have been interested in having a SWG for our new pool, but we're already over budget so I'm thinking of just going with Rainbow Chlorinator, but switching over to liquid chlorine added manually. I'm wondering how hard it would be to add a SWG later if it becomes too much of a hassle to add...

Our PB tells us we need to upgrade our gas meter in order to accommodate adding the pool/spa water heater. Have any of you had to do this? If so, what does that entail? Any ideas on cost? Thanks, Mike

I've been reading up on pool maintenance on this site in anticipation of building our first pool this winter. I think I kind of understand the relationship between FC/CYA, but was wondering that if over time CYA climbs too high, is there a way to reduce it besides doing a partial drain and...

Just wanted update this thread, as we are starting construction today! So, after 5 PB designs/bids and lots of debating, We went ahead and signed with one of our top 2 builders. We don't have all the materials picked out yet, but here's what we're looking at... IG Gunite Rectangular Pool...

We're looking at our first pool to be built this winter. Reading about the TFPC Method, it seems you need to test and add chlorine every day. So, what do you do when you go on a one week or two week vacation? Or will I be so broke after the pool, I'll just cut out vacations altogether!

We're looking at a 8x32 rectangle with a 6x8 spa at one end and a tanning ledge on the other. We're wanting depth going from 4-5 feet. I have 2 different drawings from two different pool companies and both show the shallow end next to the spa, even though it's on opposite sides of the pool on...

Still trying to decide what we will do. Looking to cut some costs and increase swimming area. My question for you is, on a 9x29 pool and looking to cut costs, would you include a spa? If yes, why? And would you have a raised spa or flush with the pool height ? Thanks!

Due to yard size and easements, we only have the ability to build a long, narrow pool ( roughly 9'x30') One of the features we are considering is a suntanning shelf at one end of the pool. We did get one design that had a 9x8 shelf on one end, but that seems to take up a lot of the pool length...

We are still in the getting bids phase of our pool. We were able to get bids from Anthony/Sylvan, American Pools (Fiberglass) and Cypress Custom Pools. So far we like Cypress Custom Pools the best, but they do seem a bit pricier compared to the other gunite pool build. I'm thinking about getting...