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Awesome, thanks!

Ok I will try that, thanks for you help. Any suggestions on prolonging my heater's life?

Hello, After opening up the pool and turning on the deck jets, I noticed leakage from the lid. It is strange, as there is no leak when my variable speed is at high. Just when I have the deck jets on, at a medium to high RPM. It is a Hayward chlorinator? Do I need a new one? It is only 3...

thanks everyone!

Ok, so we have a pair of ducks that have been returning every few days to our pool. I scared them off initially, but they have gotten smart. They now come early in the morning and leave before we wake. I dont know how to stop them from coming back. We tried floaties, but that doesnt scare...

Hi , So my pool contractor will be closing my pool next week. I asked him if there is anything I need to do before he closes it (ie. adjust chemicals), but he said there is nothing I need to do. However, Im wondering if I should dump some extra chlorine to better prevent algae during the...

appreciate the help. thanks!

So I'm looking to purchase a safety cover for the winter. The salesman says a GLI Promesh with 5 by 5 squares will do the trick. However, my pool contractor says this is not sturdy enough and recommends a cover with 3 by 3 squares , which has more tension but also more expensive. Also the 3 by...

I do notice small chunks of powder and I try to dissolve . That is probably the culprit. No don't have the stir stick. Water is crystal clear. However, I feel like I'm using a lot of daily chlorine, so I'm thinking I have a bit of algae.

So I have a Talyor 2005 C testing kit. I also purchased the FAS-DPD separately. When I test for CC, after the solution turns colorless, about half a minute later it turns faintly pink again. Just did the test today, using an 0.5 multiplier volume , and after 3 drops it still turned slightly...

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I use Taylor 2005C . When I tested alkalinity it was 80. Is this level ok? It's on the low end of Taylor recommendation. Also, my Calcium hardness is above range according to Taylor.

FC 4.05 TC 4.05 pH 7.6 Alkalinity 94 Adjusted Alkalinity 81 Calcium Hardness 273 CYA 44 Phosphate 129 So , my pool store recommends my Alkalinity between 100-120. Other sources, have a similar recommended range. However, according to TFP my level is...

Interesting stories, thanks everyone

So, this is my 4th dead mouse in the pool. Not sure what I can do to prevent if anything. Also, should I be shocking the pool each time?