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My pool is 20,000 gallons. At least that's what the math says and I've always balanced against 20k wirh success. Moving to SWG. I added 600 lbs of salt total. 36 hours later (I have less than ideal circulation), the swg is reading 2800 to 3000 ppm. 24 hours read 2400. 36 hours read 2800. No...

Just want to check and see if anyone thinks poorly on this setup. Did some forum reading and most things revolve around timers which I don't use. Picked up an RJ60. Just jumpered it to 110V. My pump is wired to a plug that goes into a locked GFCI outlet (has a outlet lock box over it). Plug...

So my kit just came in so been going blind since opening. FC: 23 CC: 0 TA: 100 CYA < 20 PH 7.2 I added 2 lbs of stabilizer when I opened the pool thinking I'd rather be under than over and then clearly I went way too high during slam. Wanted to slam and keep chlorine high knowing I couldn't...

Had a garter in the yard past few years I have left alone. Walked into the pool shed last night to turn off the lights and now I have 4 of them. Looks like one must have laid eggs somewhere around the shed.

I think I am honestly just confused but I dont see how. Posted a while back about replacing pump which ended up not happening due to me finding and repairing bad wiring. This year I decided wanted to go with a new pump. Picked up the hayward super pump 1hp, current pump is a 1hp. Model...

I had an elephant cover installed in the fall. I was chatting with the installer, who does pool work on the side about getting a new pump. He took a look and said my plumbing is less than ideal. I know what pump I need to get. Not sure if there are some tips on plumbing? Its pretty basic so I...

Green slime started invading my pool and I couldn't figure out why. Kept adding bleach per my daily and seemed to get worse, finally did a full test. Somehow, which I am unsure of, as I tested fully and balanced in beginning of season, I ended up with zero CYA. I usually don't test CYA too...

I've had an old wood deck on my pool since I bought the house and finally wanted to upgrade to a new and larger pool surround. For my needs and wants, looking to do a concrete deck. I met with contractor, who I know as he does all the concrete contracting for a company I work for. Walked...

Looking to get my yard landscaped and the pool deck replaced next year. While the pool deck is torn up, I figure it is the best time to have the top rail (inground pool) replaced as it is old aluminum held together with tape. Some large gaps in it also allow dirt from under the deck to flow...

I've read through a decent number of threads on bubbles in the return jet and see a lot about the supply side. I've gone through a lot of the common suggestions with no luck: Cleaning and lubing pump lid oring Ensured all fittings are on well Checked the pump drain Wrapped different connections...

My goal this year is to keep the pool as warm as possible as it's an area ive struggled in the past year. Invested in a solar cover and reel already. The next major loss of heat for me is vacuuming to waste/backwashing and having to refill the pool with cold water. I have an older pool with...

Had a feeling it was coming for some reason. Went out today to check on the pool and the pump is dead. Did all the checks to make sure it was the pump and not some other cause. Currently have a 1.5 hp Hayward pump. Not sure on the exact model but its old. Reading on pump sizing and all of...

Hey guys, New year, new adventures. This happened late last year after my helper did not regularly empty basket while I was away. It appeared the basket became overloaded and the suction actually broke the lip of the skimmer that holds the basket. I have attached a few pictures. Don't mind...

Pool care has been good this year, though the rain/heat swings in upstate NY has been unbearable this summer. There has been a lot of rain requiring draining at times and then heat waves requiring some water addition. Has been a pain this year. For the past couple weeks I have been fighting...

So it is my first open. Just want to verify what I need to do. Vinyl Pool, 24200 estimated gallons Using TF-100 test kit FC 5ppm CC 0ppm TC 5ppm TA 160 CYA 50, maybe 55 I know this a little subjective Calcium hardness 175ppm PH 7.6 Bromine 10 I balanced before I closed and used Dohenys...

I am replacing my multi-port on my sand filter. The current connections look a little rough so I am wondering what the best way to connect these to the multi-port valve. The flexible pvc was glued so I had to cut it to get it off. http://imgur.com/a/uZsid Let me know what you guys think?

Hey guys, So I bought a house with an inground (18x36 - approx. 22k-25k gallons) pool last July. Since I inherited the pool mid-summer from some careless owners I spent the majority of the summer learning here and righting their wrongs. This year my goal is to have a much better pool experience...

I bought a house over the summer (Upstate, NY) with an inground pool. I have been reading here for the past few weeks and am getting ready for my first close. I am closing with a tarp cover/water bags. I went out to remove the ladders yesterday and realized that the ladders are mounted below...