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Over the last few days of hot weather and with a little help from the pool heater, our water temp. was able to get up to about 86. However, the next few days are supposed to be around 70. Can i leave the cover on for a few days without taking it off or do i need to take it off periodically? I...

I have been looking to purchase pool salt for my newly installed SWG. I need to purchase about15 bags. The only options i have found close to home is Diamond Crystal Pool Salt or Morton Pool Salt. Does anyone have a preference or any experience on either? Positive or Negative? Thanks

I have a Hayward 244t sand filter and it has been in operation for 2 years. It has always had a rattle to it, sounding like a small pebble inside banging around. Anyone else with this filter have this noise or anyone know if this is normal? If not, how can i fix it? It's not affecting the...

I've had my pump running since Tuesday night (24/7) and have kept chlorine in the pool. Tuesday i could not see the 3 foot bottom of the pool. Today the shallow end is very clear. However, the 8 foot end still looks like the water is dirty. I can now see the bottom of the deep end easily but it...

I used the pool calculator and it tells me to add 960 oz of bleach. My question is, do i add all that at once or spread it over a few hours? Thanks

I took the cover off my pool this weekend and today i got my test kit. My water is cloudy with lots of pollen floating on top also. My water temp is 70. No chemicals have been added yet as i am going to install my SWG in the morning (re-plumbing involved), then turn everything on and begin...

I am fixing to install my new SWG and was wondering if i should to also invest in a Salt meter. I have the complete testing kit now and can monitor chlorine,ph, cya,... . I know the IC40 indicates if proper salt level is being maintained, but would a salt meter still be a smart investment or...

I am looking to purchase a pool test kit and would like some feedback if possible. Are digital testers worth the extra money? They do take some the guesswork out of the equation as my wife and i usually have differing opinions on where the test strip falls on the color scale. But i saw where the...

What chemicals can be added through the skimmer and what ones need to be added to the deep end of the pool. My pool store says all chemicals should be added to the deep end of the pool (walking around) and then sweep the bottom to ensure none of it has settled. If it is OK to add the chemicals...

This afternoon i pulled the cover back on the pool a little way to see what i will be dealing with in a few weeks. The first thing i noticed was a dull tan stain or discoloration on the pool steps. I thought it might just be some type of residue or dirt and tried to wipe some of it off with my...

I have the Dolphin Dynamic and have a problem with it getting stuck on the main drains. Anyone else had a problem with this? I have seen the smart drain rings advertised. Anyone with any comments on those or anything that will eliminate this problem. Thanks

Towards the end of last pool season, our pool kept getting something reddish pink in certain areas.(ladder, light, return jets) The pool store said they had no idea what it was to begin with, but told us to shock and brush and it should disappear. It would but would reappear a few days later...

I have a Hayward sand filter and this will be our third season with the new pool. Do i need to change the sand this year? If not, is there a way to clean the sand other than backwashing? If so, with what and how? Also, the pool store always says to add the shock, baking soda,... into the deep...

I just purchased a 'new' IC40 at what i considered a pretty good deal. After reading a couple of threads about problems with older versions of the Intellichlors, i'm wondering if the deal is because it is a older version of the IC40? What should i be looking for to determine if it is a newer...

I am changing over from chlorine to salt when i take the cover off in a few weeks. Do i go ahead and start putting salt in the pool when i turn the pump on, or do i need to shock and add all the other chemicals first to get everything stabilized before switching completely over to salt? Thanks

I just purchased a Pentair IC40. I know the couplings on the cell are 2". However, my pipe is 1-1/2. Will putting a 1-1/2 to 2 inch adapter into the inlet of the cell and reducing it back down coming out of the cell cause any problems with flow(or any other problems)? Also, it says in the...