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50 CYA. The chlorine at 1.2 is 36 hours after last shock.

8lbs initial then 6 lbs. Pool was dark green with algae. 1.2 CL 7.4 PH ALK 90 Cal 230

Yes. Chems are in balance.

Opened a pool two weeks ago. The pool is fiberglass with a sand filter its only two years old and holds 20k gallons. The pool water was extremely green when I opened the pool, dark green. I have shocked the pool twice with cal-hypo which got rid of algae and green color, but now the water is...

Opened up my plunge pool it’s around 1500 gallons. Keep getting a soapy bubbly water. Checked water chemistry it’s fine. Pool also have a pool defender zinc anode that is leaking. Want to get rid of soapy water and wondering if pool defender anode is necessary for if I could just replace with pvc?

What is the best shock to use when opening a salt water pool? Liquid chlorine, sodium dichlor or cal hypo?

Found a home we are looking to purchase and wanted to see what type of pool they have?

Max e therm sta rite propane 400btu

It’s a Max E Therm Sta rite heater.

Any suggestions on how to keep mice out of heater in winter with pool closed. I have those black boxes with bait. I have heard you shouldn’t tarp/cover it? Does anybody remove heater and store inside?

Trying to locate a replacement skimmer basket. The part number is S-15-10-11. Can’t see name of manufacturer.

Recently had this heater installed by my pool outside. The display panel this morning was unreadable. It shows what the temperature of the pool is and what the desired temperature is. It looks like water or condensation got behind or into panel. How do I fix?