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    How long can a pool go without circulating?

    I am planning to have a concrete pad poured for all my pool equipment (pump, filter, heater, liquidator). Do I need to reroute my equipment so the pool water circulates and doesn’t turn green while the concrete cures? Outside temperatures have been a steady 75° to 80° if that matters...
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    No clapper valve and questions on current plumbing

    A couple years ago my previous pool man switched out either my current pump or filter (cant remember which one at the time) and when he did he removed a clapper valve and never installed a new one. After researching on this site, that is a bad thing right? I notice my spa drains down when the...
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    What are the purpose of these Ortega valves?

    http://i60.photobucket.com/albums/h22/1967RSSS/IMG_2063_zps5dbq1kqt.jpg When I turn the bottom one bubbles flow from the jets in the spa. The other just sounds like its draining somewhere????
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    Cloudy white water after stain free or something else?

    Sorry for the long read but I don't know if my symptoms are related or coincidence. On Thursday evening (April 20th) I dropped in a bottle of Natural Chemistry Stain Free to remove some stains in my pool that were not brushing out. Pool water was crystal clear before adding and most stains...
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    New guy with test results

    Hello all! I just fired my pool guy and want to DIY my pool maintenance. I am using Taylor TF-100 Kit. Just ran a test right now and came back with these numbers: FC: 9ppm CC: 0 (remained clear after adding drops) pH: 7.8 TA: 160 CH: 300 ppm CYA: 80 Water looks clear but does have some...
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    Hello from Southern California!

    Hello all! My name is Joe and I am in Southern California. I recently fired my pool guy and want to do my own pool maintenance. I have a lot to learn and know I will benefit from all your knowledge.