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In my pool setup, there is a second filter used to capture DE after backwash. It's made of some kind of cloth and now there is a big hole in it. When I backwash, dirty water flows through this filter where DE is captured and water goes back to pool. There is no connection to house sewer line...

I found the FC/CYA chart and will follow it. I've been doing OTO test for chlorine so far and kept total chlorine more than 5 most of the time. I received TF-100 yesterday and will start using it for more accurate testing for FC/CC. But it may be too much work for day-to-day testing. What if I...

Thanks guys. I added acid couple of days ago and PH was down to 7.8 today and water is also clearer. I added some more today to bring it down to 7.6 What FC level you guys recommend for me given the results above?

Hi, I've checked PH few over last couple of months and it's consistently high. TC - 5 PH > 8.2 TA - 150 TH - 320 CYA - 80 According to pool calculator, I should add 38 oz of Acid to bring PH down to 76. Should I add it all at once or do it slowly over couple of days. Also, should I worry...

This is our first home with a pool. It's a 18x38 freeform pool with KatchaKid safety net installed. Also have a bubble-type solar cover. I'm in San Francisco area so the pool will not be closed but also not used till March atleast. We left the solar cover on the pool during the summer but can't...

Thanks Scott. My pool inspector pretty much said the same thing.

I'm buying a house with a pool and need to install a fence as well. Any ballpark estimate for baby-loc or similar fence with one gate including installation. I'll need about 90 feet of fence. I'm in San Francisco bay area. Thanks