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Does anyone have any experience with Pool Pure or Future Way replacement cartridges. When we installed the pool almost five years ago we used OEM Hayward filters. They have been great. Obviously the off-brand filters are much less expensive. I've often found you get what you pay for, and I...

Chlorine level was perfect this morning! Just in time for the family! Thanks everyone for your input!

Thanks! Nephews (and their parents) will be happy!

Thanks for the quick responses! I'll definitely get one of those pool test kits and review the chlorine/CYA article. This is my first full season, so still lots to learn! I should have added that the little nephews are coming in town tomorrow for Easter weekend and of course wanted to swim...

I made the rookie mistake of not turning down the salt cell chlorinator percentage (set at 25%) after putting a solar pool cover over the pool. The cover actually only covers about 75% of the pool, and the chlorine level was way low when I put it on, so I figured "how much of a difference can a...

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We have a new in-ground gunite pool. As we live on a hill, part of the pool on the downhill side is above the ground (3-5'). We won't ever see the downhill exterior side (nor will our neighbors). Right now it's just exposed gunite. Is there a need to plaster the exterior or put any type of...

Hi All, I searched the forums, but I'm looking for any updated recommendations for solar covers (brand/model/vendor). They seem to not last very long, so I'm hoping someone may be able to recommend one that's lasted well for them. The other option I suppose is to get a cheapo and just count...

Ha! No doubt. I'm dreading dealing with all the pollen pods those trees put out in the Spring!

Correct, it was the acid in the pool after they finished the job. I agree, doing some dilution with a hose probably wouldn't hurt.

Hi All, Getting close to filling the pool! The plaster crew came out yesterday to acid wash the new pool in anticipation of plastering today or tomorrow. Unfortunately, when they finished they dumped gallons of excess muriatic acid on the ground very close to the base of a beautiful, huge...

PB said he thinks the hole may be "hydrostatic relief". They outsource the gunnite to another vendor so he wasn't sure. Two days out from finishing the gunnite. No blankets. No heaters. No spraying with water. Temps still in the 20s overnight. PB apparently doesn't seem to think any of...

Thanks! We'll see what they say today.

Hi All, Building a new gunnite pool in beautiful East TN! Never owned a pool before, so looking forward to learning more about EVERYTHING!