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We installed the Circupool Core35 a couple days ago. We have a heater and when I initially switched the pump from high to low the flow switch stayed engaged but I went back an hour later, the low flow light was on. I haven't had any luck trying it with the heater off, either. Works great on...

Hi, I am with you on not liking to handle MA. That being said, have respect for it but not fear. You have educated yourself here and are learning to handle it safely. I always check the breeze to make sure the gas is blowing away from me as I pour. Pour slowly and down by the water level into...

I couldn't keep the bottom of our pool clean this spring either. We would run the Dolphin and a few hours later you could see dirt again. I switched the Dolphin to the pleated filters for really fine sediment and that took care of the problem.

We are in the same boat. Looks to me like an advantage to the Doughboy pools is any of them can be buried. I'm thinking this makes grading a whole lot easier since we can have dirt up against our pool and not void the warranty. Right now we have a muddy mess that isn't draining away from the...

I'm new to this too and went through the slam process in the last couple of weeks. Stick with it--It is worth the trouble! A well kept secret on this site is Jesse's Excel sheet Jesse's Graphical Pool Testing Log (Excel spreadsheet)) . I'm not sure if I've attached the link properly. If you...

Thanks - I just noticed the email in my inbox!

I became a Supporter! Thanks for all the great info here--it's made a huge impact on our pool. How do I use the discounts for becoming a member? I need refills for my test kit pronto!

Getting plans finalized for deck around our above ground pool. Took samples of Trex home because liked the idea of low maintenance but when we put them outside on our existing deck for a few hours they were too hot to touch for more than a couple seconds. Not an option. Local lumberyard is...