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Thanks guys. 15k Pebbletec pool with Pentair Intelliflo Wifi pump and standard Sand filter- No Heater- Very Old School!

Hi Everybody I am really looking for pool season to kick back in. I have a 15k gallon pool and got a variable speed Pentail pump. I am trying to figure out the optimum GPM to set the pump. Anyone have any insight on this? Thanks and have a good one

Thanks for the reply, much appreciated!

Hi everyone. I hope your summers are going great. I have been using Chlor Brite from Leslies and my CYA level is always too high. I finally bothered to do some research and found out that it contains CYA so my levels are always going to be jacked up and I have to add chlorine far too often...

Thanks for your thoughts. I won't have an automation system, so I guess the relay piece is not needed and I just need the ability to control the pump itself via the app.

Hey everybody. Pool season is upon us and I am looking to upgrade my filter and pump. I have to stick with sand as I live on a hill and the pool gets flooded when we get mega downpours, as my french drains can't keep up with the water and it turns into a lake. So then I have to do a bunch of...

Thanks everyone. I will dissolve it and keep an eye on it. Have a great week

Happy almost Summer, everyone. It is 80 in Dallas today, so we are out getting everything ready for the season. Quick question, I have some HTH Ultra granular chlorine. It says not to dissolve in water before adding, which is different from my previous experience. I bought this brand as they...

Thanks everyone. I have 15k gallon sand filter pool, old school. But it works out well. I appreciate the tips

I hope all of you are enjoying your summer. I am getting my pool tiles replaced, so I will have to refill later this week. I have a 15k gallon plaster pool. I am going to take water sample to Leslies for a full test, but wanted to get an idea of the steps I will need to take when adding...

Hi everyone I have a 15k gallon sand filter pool. I got the bright idea to treat some stains in my pool with a 2 pound bag of powdered Vitamin C about 10 days ago. I thought I followed the instructions correctly, but I got little to no results. Now the free chlorine level is next to nothing...

Thanks guys. Great advice. I will work out the deep cleaning, I am sure it will be a big help. Stay healthy

Thanks for the quick replies. . I have had to use floc extensively due to my house being on a hill and getting excessive run off for years. Pool will turn brown with mud when we get the torrential rains a few times a year, and I have to floc to get it cleaned out. I am sure after 7 years I...

Hello all. I hope all of you are healthy and not going too crazy with everything that is going on in the world. Long story short, I have a Triton 2 Sand Filter. The sand hasn't been changed since we moved in 7 years ago, so it is time for a change. I wanted to get some insight as to the best...

Decent amount of dirt bound together by floc. When I brush it to get it to flow to filter it will make the water much darker. Then I have to backwash/repeat the process again and again to clear it. I use floc to get it all to sink to pool floor. And yes, I have the pool on main drain. After...