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EWWWWWWWWW :( Yuck!! The poor lifeguards who had to clean this up --- gag!! I was surprised to learn that amusement parks don't close as it was a standard procedure at the Y. I remember at the time I looked up the government regs and found that this was acceptable per government policy for...

I do take my kit with me when traveling. No way I'll take a chance on myself or the family getting sick from unsanitary pool water while on vacation. I have also reported pools while traveling but first I try to alert a staff member, if they won't do anything than I contact the health...

It is frustrating, especially seeing that they are spending so much money and still not able to enjoy their pool. All you can do is plant the seed. Eventually she may see how your pool is sparkling all season and maybe she will ask more questions. I have helped a lot friends and just used...

Good to know - Thank you!

I just completed the Field Service Professional certification offered through NSPF. In the training on sand filters, it mentioned that some professionals add pea gravel prior to adding sand to protect the laterals and to "enhance the backwash cycle". I was wondering if this only applies to...

I just helped a friend with one of these a couple of weeks ago. I second what MWFaith1971 advised. Just be careful when cutting and then follow the directions that came with your new sand filter. Depending on the intex pool you have, you'll also need to make the suction area larger as well...

Per the SLAM requirements under Pool School, you are done with SLAM when: CC is 0.5 or lower; You pass an OCLT (ie overnight FC loss test shows a loss of 1.0 ppm or less); And the water is clear. When all three are true, you are done SLAMing and can allow the FC to drift down to normal...

We bought our pool from The Pool Factory and their customer service on the pool build end is really good! I am sure they will steer you in the right direction. Best of luck! Let us know how it goes.

I go there to pick up reagents every once in a while. It takes everything I have not to speak up when they are running their "free" water test for customers. Every person walks out with hundreds of dollars worth of stuff they don't need. In addition everything is overpriced. From their pool...

It is possible that when you vacuumed that disturbed the algae and what didn't go into the vac, used up some of your free chlorine. Did your water get cloudy after vacuuming?

I kinda figured but thought I'd ask before I shell out the $350 for the course. Thank you!

Hello, I am contemplating getting my CPO, however I would prefer a certification that teaches the TFP way to pool maintenance. I know it's been asked before but are there any types of certifications, or any other training available for those of us in the industry other than than the CPO? Thank...