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OK, I'll add some Borax to bump up the pH. I thought I read not to mess with pH adjustments during SLAM. My FC is now about 14.5. My pH is still reading 6.8.

Also, looks like I should leave the cover off during the SLAM process?

Yep, I'm starting the SLAM process. I'm keeping the cover on which should help.

First summer with pool. Opened crystal clear in April. Good all season. Just last night started getting cloudy. I noticed my chlorine was low (almost zero). I chlorinate like the previous owner, pucks in the filter basket (I know, there’s debate on this method). I neglected to put a new...

Looks like 1.9" is the OD of a 1.5" PVC pipe. I'm thinking I could figure something out with PVC fittings.

My concrete pool deck has two 1.9” diameter holes for volleyball, bball, etc. http://www.aqua-games.com/products.htm The only b-ball goals I can find that slide into this are over $400!! Does anyone know of a sleeve that I can fit in these holes that will change the size to a larger...

I did find where I could get custom sizes. However, if the north side of that roof won't help much, I'm only at 80 sq ft. Hmmm. I could always try in the grass next to the pool, or is that a bad idea?

Thanks for the help. I was thinking this would maybe be an easy project where I could just throw some panels up there. I guess not. My pool is roughly 15' x 30' (450 sq. ft). So even if I was able to use both sides of the roof, I'd only be getting about 35% solar panel to pool surface. My...

I've been considering some solar panels. I don't want to spend a ton. I think I've got a good set up. As you can see from the pic, I've got a small building next to the pool that houses the pumps, etc. The roof of the building faces north on one side, south, on the other. I've got a total...

Thanks. I ended up finding a 3/4" to threaded adapter that I was able to dremel out the ID just a bit to get it to fit on.

Has anyone been able to find a fitting that will work for the Rule 1800 pump cover at Lowes or Menards? I need this.... Amazon.com : Rule Replacement Garden Hose Adapter : Boating Bilge Pumps : Patio, Lawn Garden However, $10 seems like a ripoff and I need one quick. 3/4" PVC is too small...

Similar question. First time closing the pool. The previous owner always lowered the water level 2-3” below the returns. I did the same. However, just not sure if I should be concerned about the automatic safety cover. I haven’t measured how low the water level is from the top of the pool...

OK, thanks for the help. I'll order a kit. I've been using the 3" pucks in the skimmer. The yellow and red drops have been reading OK. Are you saying I should dump a galloon of bleach in everyday? I'm not planning on shutting the pool down for a few weeks yet.

Hello, I’ve tried to do my homework, but I’ve still got questions now that I’m doing my homework on winterizing. Pool water looks great. Previous owner used the 3” chlorine pucks in the skimmer and just tested with the red and yellow drops. I plan on closing per the Pool School info...