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I am in the midst of having my pool treated with reverse osmosis. The machine is still at my house and running. Currently, all of my readings are low: Calcium = 170 pH=7.2 Alk=40 CSI=-0.81 My questions: 1. Are these numbers worrisome over the next day or two? My pool is all glass tile and I...

The last few years, I've chlorinated my pool with bleach and ran a CYA level around 75 due to the fact the I live in sunny Phoenix, AZ. However, in the summer months I still have a problem: Every night, I put in the bleach after sunset. Because of the high CYA level, I have to put in A LOT of...

I am putting water in my owner-built pool for the first time. However, the skimmers are still plugged with approx 1 9/32" square headed plugs and I can't get them out. I tried the basin wrench sold at ACE hardware, but it was too small and broke quickly. Home Depot did not have anything to help...

My 40k gallon pool passed inspection and is ready for water, so I started this thread for advice on initial set up. I anticipate a few days for fill time. I tested my city water with the Taylor kit and found: pH 7.8 TA= 130 CH=330 Therefore, my plan is to simply fill the pool and start the...

I am curious what the gurus on this board recommend for CYA levels in Phoenix. I have read in other threads that it should be somewhat higher than less sunny areas. My pool has minimal shade. Specific questions include: 1. What target number should I shoot for? 2. Since my pool is brand new and...

Hi, Can anyone help me find a good place to buy this nozzle http://www.crystalfountains.com/pool_spa/pool/10974/? It is the fyrefly jet by Crystal Fountains. I am planning to do my own pool and would like to incorporate this feature. Thanks!