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Hello, I need some assistance in getting my pool back to crystal clear blue please. I just returned home from a two week trip and my pool had lots of what appeared to be mustard algae. Someone was supposed to be watching it but it got out of control. The pool has slight green tint and is a...

Hello, I have discovered a leak in my pool's Heliotrope solar hot water system. Does anyone know what this white plastic peice that broke is called? Also, does anyone know where I can buy one. Here are some photos. Thanks.

Hi, My pool started turning teal and mustard algae was becoming a daily problem no matter how much scraping. I was keeping my daily chlorine tests to 5-10 but the problem would not go away. So, I went to the local pool store and they told me that my phosphates were the problem. The pool...

Hi, I recently had to do a slam due to algee. The algee has been gone for 5 days now and the water looks crystal clear blue. I know my CYA is too high at 120. My TC is now 25. My question is, what is a safe level of TC before we can get back in the pool? Thank you.

Hii, My pool is turning green for the first time, will someone please help me? I just check the water: FC = 7 CC = 0 TC = 7 CH = 850 (I live in Tucson, AZ where there is A LOT of calcium in the water) TA = 220 CYA = Over 100, I estimate 170 to 190 (I am told that the Tucson water contributes...

Today, I found 6 ball bearings in my pump's strainer basket. I am new to pool ownership and I have never seen this before. My first thought was they are from kid toys but I the kids don't have any toys with ball bearings. So, who can solve this mystery and figure out how the ball bearings got...

Hi, We just purchased a house and now have a pool for the first time. I know almost nothing about operating pool equipment or maintaining pool chemicals but I intend on taking care of the pool myself. I looking forward to learning from the TFP community! I have now had the house for 3 weeks...