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I am seeing a build-up of scale on the tile Spillover from my Spa. It is almost 100% on one side (which gets the most sun). I have brushed, pick at it with a plastic knife that chips pieces off. Any ideas on how to tackle this? CLR? Thanks

I am looking at upgrading to an 8 from a 5 so I can separate out my bubblers and pool lights. Probably $750. Seems high to me any thoughts on this? Thanks

I purchased an SR Smith artisan pool rail that shows 8 inches from center to center to fit into sleeves in my deck. Now that I have the rail it is 6 Center to Center or 8 inches outer edge to outer edge. Do I just persuade it to fit? there is some flex, any experience on this? it seems well out...

Just had to post a picture of my Travertine :) Undecorated

Hi, I expect to plaster with a Pebble Sheen/Glass bead Dark Opal in about 2 weeks. I am working to try the Bicarb startup (if I can get it right) Tested Water from my faucet - Free Chlorine =.29, TC=.38, PH=7.8, Total Alkalinity= 109, and Calcium Hardness= 141. Total for these is, 250, so my...

Does anyone see issues with this setup? The 2 T -Joints between the filter and heater are for ORP and PH Probes. Thanks

Do any folks have experience building a Pool Handrail? Looking to create an arch from 2inch by .5inch Stainless Steel (Marine Grade) very rough diagram - looking for comments on this approach?

Any reason to have both installed? I have used chlorine tablets when winter temps are low but really don't see the need for the Chlorine feeder. Any reason not to have it installed? I could just run it empty right?

What is the standard protocol when you find mice in the pool? Boost for 24 hours with the chlorinator? or just maintain it at a higher level (generally we are around 5 of higher) We have acres of open ground around our pool and for the past few weeks we will find 2-8 mice in the filter in the...

Any tips around when to turn the solar heating on? Current pool temp is 50 Air is getting to 62-65 may even see 70 next week. Is it best to hold until we get to the 80's before charging the system and setting the sun to work? Or should I just start now and get the warming process underway? Thanks

Pool is about 8 weeks old, 15,000gal, Peble sheen, run pump about 14hours a day - water clear (looks good) temp at 50, Cleaned filters to get rid of startup gunk about two weeks ago. Tested my pool using the strip - got somthing like this. TH - 100 TC 1 FC 10 BR 20 PH 6.8 TA 120 Stabilizer 0...

1st Post = 1st toe in the pool brand new to pools Learning to stay away from the pool shop and spend time on the forum Mixing & testing like I got an A in Chemistry - It the results I dont understand yet :( - just add more bleach - no more Chlorine Pucks Learning David