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I know you all discuss pool renovations extensively and maybe it's because I'm using TapATalk but I can't find the proper forum for it. We won't be renovating our pool for a couple of years, but I'm hoping that I can read a bunch of threads and glean info about landscaping around a pool. And...

It happens only in the summer and with or without the pool running. Does this happen to anyone else? Is an animal opening them to eat the beetles from the basket? Is something big exiting the pool through the skimmer opening? We are super confused. Any guesses? ***EDITED TO ADD VIDEO OF...

***PROBLEM SOLVED*** My husband hit both buttons to fire up the pool and side pressure cleaner just now. The boost pump started to rumble so I pounded on the window for him to shut it down. It ran for maybe 15 seconds. Now, after resetting breakers, the pool filter will not turn on. Bonus...

Our new pool came with an automatic vacuum that attaches to a return on the pool wall. (Would love to know what to call it.). I've named him R2DU for now and he looks like this. My question is do I also need a traditional vacuum that plugs in to a skimmer? Complicating issue, R2DU does not...

Meantime, I've been muddling through with this for 3 days now. CYA is high for sure but this kit makes it a little hard to tell exactly how high. I think it's between 100 and 150 - but maybe it's even higher. My question is this - can I mix clean water and pool water 1:1 and test that...

We have been IG pool owners for a week now... Luckily the water still looks good. However, the side suction crawling vacuum has really lost effectiveness and the bottom is accumulating debris. It was suggested that the pump's filter may be clogged. I have been reading and watching some...

We just moved to Central Texas from Wisconsin a week ago and now have a lovely pool. I want to maintain it well, and everything on the interwebs directs me here to learn how to do that. So, first, I'll say, "hi" and second, thanks in advance. My cursory first read tells me that I need a...