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I have a standard T connection for the main pump with a 3 way valve for skimmer, drain, and pump suction. The suction cleaner port produces no suction. The pool company/local builder came out to inspect and told me it will never work as the system was built to maintain a balance and reduce...

I need to capture sand and some pea gravel that ends up in my pool. I have In floor cleaning system and it tends to puddle up floor debris in a common location.

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The primary pump has a dedicated suction port and one of those in ground leaf catchers. I originally thought it was leaking and why I had almost no suction on the suction port. But it turns out the system itself defeats the suction. No matter what you do you will never have suction since the...

My pool has the skimmer and bottom drain connected and there is a pressure compensation bypass created by a skimmer venturi. If I understand this correct from a pool builder in the area. Very atypical in his words but he has seen this before. Result... no suction in the suction port for the...

2 days below freezing down to 20F. Plan on running my main pump 24 hours a day at 35% with above ground plumbing through 20 degrees. Wasn't sure about my waterfall so I just disconnected it and drained the bowl. I see lots of emphasis on running the waterfall during a freeze. Should I...

City. It's very alkaline. I haven't added it for months. I have been pumping he pool off instead after the continuous 1 to 2 inch rains we are getting. I will test my tap water to see.

Thanks

That wod be rain for the last 2 months.

Questions: 1. What order do I add chemicals or stabilizer chemistry first? 2. Ideas on CYA? 3. Is 3 to 4 ppm FC ok or should I keep it at 6 to 7? Been chasing TA from 160 all summer. It magically hit the target after the hurricane (was 90). Been chasing CYA up all summer. Adding the dry...