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I have some stains on my PebbleTec that began last summer and are increasing in numbers THIS summer. It's been suggested to try Jack's Magic Stain ID Kit. I read reviews on this product and there are a lot of good reviews and results, but some people said it actually CAUSED some stains in their...

So, I've read that Jack's Magic Stain ID Kit can actually CAUSE some people to have a pool stain that they didn't already have. Have you personally used this product?

I tried your suggestion and it didn't even lighten the stain at all, unfortunately. I have tried all of the following attempts to rid my pool bottom of these stains and none of them have worked: Vitamin C chewable tablets crushed and put in pantyhose to the stain for 30 minutes Using a cut...

I have a few stains on the bottom of my pool and not sure what they are or how to get rid of them. Any suggestions please?

This was excellent information. Thank you very much! :)

This is the first hurricane we are dealing with since our new pool was built. Can you give me some guidance on how to prepare for Hurricane Ian which is expected in the next 48 hours? We currently have a screened cage covering our patio but that is likely to be torn down in the storm. Do I need...

Does anyone know if a 3" chlorine puck brand that DOESN'T have stabilizer added? Trying to find a way to be able use my inline chlorinator without raising my CYA level. Thanks!

Over the past 7 days my pool water level has dropped 3/4" inch. Do you think this is a normal amount of water to lose through evaporation or would you suspect a leak? Our pool is located on the north side of our property.

Thank you for your help on this!

Should the pH be corrected twice a week though or can it hold out for a weekly correction?

We are a first year pool owner and used our heater a few times this winter here in Florida. It brings up the water temp approximately 2 degrees/hour and costs me about $20 in electric costs for the first 24 hours, then less the following days once I got the water temp initially high (88...

Our new pool is about 9 months old now. We have been testing the chemistry twice a week and having to add anywhere from 1 pt to 1-1/2 pt acid after each test due to high pH (I assume this is because we have a new surface that is still leaching and keeping the pH elevated). Our other testing...

As an RN, I am so used to having electronic "point of care" testing equipment for so many things. I am surprised that one has not been invented yet for pool chemistry.