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Hello, I am in the process of closing - water has been blown out of jets, falls, equipment.. I still have an annoying issue with water in the skimmer well. It comes up from what I believe is the drain hole. The hole that sucks water (skims) refills after I blow it out from water that comes...

Hey folks, Latest test after about 1.5" of rain today: FC 8.5 (seems high), CYA 50, PH 7.5, TA 110. I was about to do my weekly shock when I realized the FC is on the high side. I did have pucks in the skimmer throughout the week. They've since dissolved. Should I hold off on shocking this...

some of you are aware from my previous threads that I've had issues with algae blooms and what I though was mechanical issues with my filter and/or pump. Well I performed a SLAM and just about completed it (I think) and will do the OCLT test tonight. During the SLAM I did several vacs of the...

Hey folks, Need to change the sand out. Do I need to cut these PVC pipes or can they be unscrewed? I didn't instal the filter. Looks like it's glued, so assuming I'll have to cut the pieces? Thoughts? Thanks!

Since last year, we have had issues with our in ground pool. It is a 17,000 gallon (approximate). The problem is being able to get the pool pump going. Prime starts up but water has trouble coming into the pump. The pump is elevated several feet from pool. The elevation could be contributing...

Hey folks, I live in a cold region so freeze is an issue. I just closed my pool 2 weeks ago and I have a nagging question as I am not sure I did a couple of things correctly.. Should I re-plug all my equipment - heater, sand filter, pump - after I drain out all the water? This is what I...

Would like to get feedback in how youve set you program. What are your speeds? What speed do you vacuum at if using a hose connected to your filter? What is you lowest speed for just simple water circ? thanks!

What is the difference other than the number of brushes? I see the Plus is almost double the weight! Is it worth spending the extra $150 to $200 on the plus? Thanks!

Hey folks, Looks like my old pump that we inherited when we bought the house is pooched... my "pool guy" recommended the Pentair SuperFlo Variable Speed Pump... What are you thoughts? If you have it would you recommend it? And is variable the way to go? I have a basic pump now that you simply...

Hey folks, Was at a local pool place recently looking at the robotic cleaners. The sales rep recommended the Zodiac line but i've found very little info. Some info came from New Zealand, Europe... I'm wondering if the parent company is Polaris? She showed me another model that was called the...

Hey folks, We are investigating this for a potential replacement for the pavers we have in place now. What works well in a cold climate? We are in the Toronto area; warm summers cold winters (snow, ice).. Thought about travertine but apparently doesnt work well with cold climates... what about...

Hey folks I have a quesiton; how long do you run your pool pumps? I run mine about 10 to 12 hours continously... that is what I was told to do and I run it from 8 am to evening... Pool is 32x16 lagoon, vinyl, chlorine and 8 feet

Hey there folks, I am looking for a good quality robo-filter. I've heard good things about the Dolphin.. Hayward too... but never owned one. What should I look for in terms of features? I don't want to break the bank... I'd like to keep it under $700, tax and delivery included. Obviously, I...

Hey folks, Going into my 2nd year as a pool owner. Inherited it with the home... had to put money into it already as equipment was original (late 90s).ABout to buy a gas heater now.. Thinking about salt these days. What's involved in converting? Is it worth it? Expensive? Can someone...

Hi folks, First time poster and new to pools! We bought our home early last spring and inherited an unground 32 x 16 lagoon shaped pool. The heater (Laars?) conked out on us mid summer after giving us a lot of trouble right off the start. We wasted hundreds of dollars trying to fix it...