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Im still on my original set of filters but noticed the pressure is rising faster now between rinses so its prlly time for a new set. What are the recommended filters? I know it will vary by locations of pool and surroundings, but how much time do you get out of one set of filters?

Our builder left us these chemicals last year after the pool was completed. He left instructions on when to use. We followed them for a while but lost the instructions in the wind and haven't used the products since. Our water has always been clear so I haven't felt the need to use them. Is...

What's a good target TA level? I believe I read 60-120 is high?

Need some help, and all help/advice is appreciated. I'm looking for some DIY fencing to keep my toddlers from being able to access the pool from my patio. my plan is to fence in the patio and not the pool. What's some of the recommended DIY sets out there? I'm looking at the sentry safe DIY...

Ok so I'm posting this here because a lot of people visit this page, and two I'm just getting started actively learning pool care and I need a good set of goggles! My head is to big for any goggles from Walmart to fit comfortably! Its not the straps, its the eye pieces! I'm looking for a...

our builder left us with the Polaris legend, kreepy krawler. so far its been decent but does leave things behind. Is there better cleaners out there? if so how much better?

What is the small white scales I'm finding at the bottom of the pool, on the tanning decks, and in the magic bowls? Calcium Scale? What's causing this and what to focus on to get rid of this? Pool is roughly a year old. Haven't noticed this until after I shocked it a few weeks ago. THANKS...

I have a taylor k-2005. I wanted to check CYA level in the pool The test kit was completely full and I could just barely see the dot at the bottom of the kit, but I could still see it. Lowest # on the kit was 30. This bad? I'm learning here!

So I admit, our pool has been in service for roughly 9 months now and my wife has done most of the testing. We have a taylor k-2005 test kit that came with the start up. Other than normal brushing, adding salt, and muratic acid I haven't done much. I did clean our filters for the first time...

the initial dig was started and completed on Monday. So far there has been 3 different cave ins. The sitting ledge in the deep and the left wall in the deep caved in. These may not be a big deal, just caught me by suprise.

We are about to undergo construction of a pool and we will be bldg a stand alone patio, pavillion, or covered pergola off the west side of the pool. Looking to do a 12x12. Possibly adding and outdoor kitchen under it later? Please show off some of yours. Also if you know of any kits or DIY...

My wife and I finally found a builder we both liked. He wasnt the lowest bid, but wasnt the highest either. We are definitly looking forward to working with him. We are going custom Gunite and Salt Water. Now we are trying to figure out some options for shade. Our back yard faces directly...

New member here from South Louisiana. Looking forward to starting construction of our 16x34 gunite pool! I will have plenty of questions for you fine folks to help me out!