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Here are my current test results: 10 CC 7.7 PH 90 TA 0 CYA I have an SWG and usually keep the CYA at about 70 or so. I tested it today and was surprised to see it at 0. I haven't had problems with my chlorine levels--I have been keeping them a bit high however (as you can see). Could my...

The inlets by my stairs do not seem like a standard size. 2.25 is my measurement of the outside thread to the outside thread. Does anyone know where I can get these from?

I have had two local pool companies close / winterize my pool for the last 5 years. This year, I took the advice given in this forum and attempted it myself. I lowered the water to below the skimmer, blew out the lines, etc, etc. However, whenever they winterized the pool, they did not drain...

I just attempted to winterize and close my pool for the first time without paying the pool company $400. I think, as is probably normal, I am really worried that I did it correctly. I live in Central Illinois--and last winter we had record cold of -30 degrees for a few days. I have two...

Hello all. Had the pool company come and open my pool and the Hayward 1hp super pump impeller was broken. The motor on this pump was replaced three years ago. The pool technician recommended to replace the pump with a Jandy FloPro 1hp instead of replacing the impeller (~$700 or so). He...

Over the last few weeks, we have noticed that whenever we are in the pool, we have coughs. This is a 1.5 year old, a 3 year old, and both parents. Yesterday, we had family over and they were all coughing. We have decided not to swim anymore until we determine what is going on. The pool is...

Hello all. Here are my measurements.. 0 FC 7.2ph 320TA 0 CYA How would you suggest I lower the TA ? Can I start the shock or should I wait until TA / CYA stabilize?

Hello everyone. Wanting some input on this. I live in Illinois--so still have a while until I open the pool for the summer. I usually fill my water line up and over the top screw in my skimmer cover to help keep the automatic cover from dropping too low. However, I have noticed that my pool...

Hello all. I was going to open my pool yesterday. I realized that my pump is bad (something I was planning for). As a result, I am waiting to get a replacement motor and the pool has not opened yet. The pool is covered with a solid automatic cover. The weather so far has been touching 70...

Hello all.. A big thanks to this community as you have helped me with many issues. First summer with a pool and it's been trouble free (until now).. The pool liner continuously has a green film in parts of the pool (and seems to be getting a bit out of control). I am having to run the Dolphin...

I am converting my pool to use an SWG this weekend. I am learning as I go, but I am assuming that my pool is not bonded. I see no bonding wires on the heater or pump. I also have some fiber optic lighting and do not see any bonding wires for this either. When installing the SWG, is there...

Still a new pool owner that is learning every day.. I have a main drain in the bottom of my pool. It and the two skimmers each have separate pipe coming in to the pump. My front skimmer pulls pretty hard.. My back skimmer (deep end) not so much. However, I have never felt any pull coming...

Hello all. I just received two quotes on installing an SWG: 1. AquaRite w/ 40,000 salt cell installed = $1750 2. AquaPlus w/ 40,000 salt cell installed = $2140 I am not 100% sure I want to convert to salt yet. I feel like it would be quite a bit more expensive than using the BBB method if I...

Here are my current results: FC 10 CC .5 CH 50 CYA 70 TA 90 PH 7.5 With the amount of CYA I have, the pool calculator tells me my target FC is 5-10. My TF-100 test kits contains a Taylor ph/Chlorine tester that only shows Chlorine up to levels of 5. What should my daily chlorine level be and...

Hello all. I just added 120oz of Arm & Hammer Washing Soda to raise the PH so I can SLAM. I am not exactly quite certain how long to wait to see any results (or even for that matter how much to add). The PH measurement before adding any of the Washing Soda was the lowest on the scale.. And...

Hello all. I just had my first opening this morning. :) After I got the pump running, the pool guy told me not to add anything to the pool until after the pump runs 1-2 days straight. Note that my water was cloudy and I had a lot of organic debris in the water as the cover did not...

New pool owner question. After 4 hours of work, I got my cover off :( I am going to be replacing the out-dated tracks shortly so this should not continue to be an issue. In any regards, I have the cover off now. However, my pool opening is not for a couple of weeks. I am not sure how to...