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This will be the first time to "close" and "winterize" my pool. Yes, I'm a rookie. It's been an awesome season and we have enjoyed using our pool! Now, what to do? I've heard everything from "keep it open and running" to "drain below the skimmer line, plug tubes and put in antifreeze". We...

Does anyone have experience with using a solar cover during the day to minimize the loss of FC?

I have an apparent high CYA level 151, confirmed at pool store twice. The previous home owner left multiple pucks in skimmers and floating chlorinator. I have two friends who both "gasped" when I told them my apparent level. I ordered a TF-100 yesterday. One friend said I will have to drain...

Preface: I am a new pool owner as of 2/19/16. We purchased a home with a small pool (app 8,500 gallons). I'm a DIY, so I purchased a 6 way HTH test kit at WM. Since then, I've also taken samples to a pool store in town. Two recent analysis: 4/28...

I'm confused about the appropriate level of FC for an IG plaster pool. I've seen 3-5ppm, 7-10 ppm? What's the consensus?

My name is Ray. My wife and I just bought a lovely older one in Wichita Falls, Tx. I've never wanted a pool before because of the perceived headache. Well, now I have one. The upside is it's small, approximately 8,500 gallons. I bought a book for dummies and have read it cover to cover. Also...