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My pool has brown stains along with greenish tint all over the pool that I'm trying to get rid of. These stains have been present since last year, but finally wanting to tackle them. I am passing the OCLT and have been using the TFP method for over 5 years now. I have a Taylor K2006C test kit...

If you don't mind sharing, who do you use to purchase the 55 gallon drum from? I've tried this in the past, and never could find a supplier willing to sell just one drum. I'm sure the $248 is before shipping too which could eat into the cost as well. Thanks for any advice!

Good afternoon guys! I am looking to purchase a Pentair VS pump before the season begins and trying to find any rebates or discounts on this pump. The cheapest I could find online was around $899.00. I have checked with my utilities company, and they do not offer a rebate. Does anyone know of...

I just installed my first Stenner pump yesterday. Everything is connected correctly (to my knowledge) and I have the injector connected to a Tee downstream from my pump (Right before the water enters back into the pool.) I do not have any liquid chlorine in my 15 gallon drum just yet. I wanted...

What does your chemical levels look like? Please post a full set of numbers in this order: FC - CC - pH - TA - CH - CYA - It's possible there is a bunch of debris from all the storms in the bottom of the pool. But it will be best to know up from where the chemicals stand before anyone...

So I have missed the rebate deadline for a S300i. Does Maytronics run these type rebates often? Or is it once a year only?

I'm about to make a purchase for one of these cleaners. I spoke with Marina Pool and Spa today, they have the following: Active 20 - $659.00 Dolphin S200 - $799.00 Active 30 - $799.00 What is the difference between the S20 and S200? I've read almost all of this thread, and from previous post...

Wahoo! Congrats! Hold the FC at 16 until the pool completely clears. Shouldn't take but another day or so. The DE will definitely help to clear it up faster. Have you had to backwash daily? Just be sure to replenish the DE when backwashing. Keep brushing (even though you don't think you are...

Absolutely keep using the DE. Everytime you backwash, add another cup of DE to the skimmer. And yes, you still need to hold FC at 16 overnight. Since your CYA is now 35, you need to maintain your FC at CYA 40 levels. 16 (Shock Level) and FC 5-7 for normal operations. So, Step 1: Get FC to 16...

Good morning Chanelvaps! I'm glad to hear you are finally making progress! How did the overnight chlorine test go? Do you have any updated pictures to share? Are you keeping the FC still at shock level? (Shock level for CYA 30 is FC 12) Do you still have the CYA socks in the pool? (If so...

Sorry for the long delay in response. Yes, sorry for the typo, I did mean sand filter. And yes DE is diatomaceous earth. I buy mine at the local pool store. But big box retailers like lowes or Home Depot should have it in their pool section. I would add about 1 cup of DE right into the skimmer...

The cloudiness is normally the last part to clear up. Do you have a ant filter? If so, to help out with those fine particles, you could add about a cup full of DE to your skimmer. The DE will act like a magnet inside your sand filter and will help clear up the water faster. Just be careful when...

Sounds like you have passed the OCLT! Keep those chlorine levels up, and hope you son is alright now! By the way, I see you're in Murfreesboro! Now that your pool is nice and clean, you can run down to Donut Country and pickup a nice chocolate twist and enjoy the pool!