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As the dog days are upon us, many are reluctantly thinking of closing their pools. So, to keep us on our toes I have a sand filter question. I was reading a PF post that talked about adding pea gravel into the filter first. This got me to thinking - has anyone tried a progressive sand...

Is there any reason that a dedicated pressure return cannot be hard plumbed? I am helping a friend recover their pool and have noticed that the Polaris pressure hoses for this application have become unservicable. The suction side has collasped and is entraining air. It uses a Polaris 3/4 hp...

I am currently helping a friend that has let their pool get away from them. Over this last weeked, they drained and refilled their 25K gallon pool. I have been able to help and advise them about the water and it is now under control. The bottom of the pool is very stained - looks dirty. Does...

Would anyone know how much ch a pound of Cal-Hypo adds to 10K gallons? It is 48% strength.

I was hoping that there was a sticky that talked about the advantages/differences of gunite vs vinyl lined inground pools. Can someone steer me in the right direction?

Hello everyone. Quite a wealth of information. Thanks to all for their insightful replies.

Yep, another Texan (for those of you that keep track of these things). New pool owner for 2 months now. I guess you can call it a pool. I call it a big bladder of water. Mama wanted a pool to play in this summer. The kids and I got her one for Mother's Day. I didn't have a clue how to...

Howdy ya'll. Yep, another Texan (for those of you that keep track of these things). New pool owner now for 2 months. Mama wanted a pool to play in this summer. The kids and I got her one for Mother's day. Didn't have a clue about how to properly maintain it. :shock: I found Ben's site and...