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Hi all, it is necessary to cover your robot when stored outdoors in a covered patio? I saw Dolphin has a robot cover, but was not certain it was needed. Thanks,

Hi all, pool guy recommended using this product because of the amount of debris that gets into the pool. I am maintaining the pool per TFP standards and CYA and FC are all fine. However, there is a lot of pollen and debris from leaves and so fourth that makes its way into the pool. I read this...

Hi all, the CH is at 220. Trouble free suggest maintaining 250+. The chlorox bag advises 175-225. What should I do? Thanks

Has anyone tried this digital salt meter? Amazon.com

Hi, does anyone have a suggestion for a digital PH meter? Many have recommended the Apera PH60, however I was trying to spend less on a meter. Any suggestions would be appreciated.

Hi all, I would like to know when I should start adding salt to the pool. I am currently using liquid chlorine in the pool and need some advice around adding salt. Do I wait until the pool temp stays above 60' or higher? Also, what are the directions for adding salt into the pool and running the...

Hi all, Does anyone have a recommendation for a pool tile brush to clean pollen and other debris from the water line tile? Thanks,

Hi all, my PH has been around 7-7.2 recently and I'm not sure if this is normal during the cold winter temperatures. Should I simply keep adding baking soda to raise the PH?

Hi all, I have been adding liquid chlorine to the pool due to the low temperatures and the SWG not running. The returns are located near the sun deck. Therefore I have been slowly adding the chlorine to the deep end and mixing with a brush. However, the FC is not increasing as it should...

Hi all, the readings on my filter gauge are turning on/off while the pump is running. The gauge readings are below 10 when the pump starts, then the gauge stops showing any readings. The control panel says lo flow and 0% chlorine production. What does this mean?

Hi all, I need to use some chlorine tabs as I have been having a tough time finding liquid chlorine nearby. What are some suggestions for tabs in a SW pool for a short period of time? I understand these tabs are not ideal and not generally recommended, but I need something to keep the FC at...

I started to notice a lot of brown spots on the pebble from areas that leaves are not getting picked up quickly enough. I tried brushing the areas and that didn’t work. How do I get rid of these stains?

Hi there, Does anyone know where I can buy all the Taylor K-2006 refills? Taylor K-2006 Refill Set will not fit in the container and I want to keep them store in the container. Alternatively, does anyone have a new kit suggestion? Thanks,

Hi all, how often do I need to clean the Jandy Nature2 1400 SWG salt cell? Is there is notification that will appear in the app or the equipment to clean the cell?

Hi all Recently installed a Jandy Variable Speed pump and would like to a schedule for the warmer and cooler months. I would also like to know your suggestions for run time and what speed to run the pump at. I have been running it for about 20 hour a day at 2,400 rpm. Would like to know if that...

Hi all, I need to reorder reagents for my Taylor K-2006 test kit. I have a SWG and on TFT, it says to order the TF-Pro Salt or the TF-100 Salt. I'm not familiar with either of these kits. When I purchases the K-2006 it was the kit that was recommended on here. Should I buy a different kit or...

Hi, I'm looking for 2 chaise lounge chairs for a sun deck. Does anyone have experience with the Ledge Signature Chaise or Frontgate Soleil Water Chaise Lounger? Appreciate any suggestions on this. Thanks,

Hi there, We had new tiles installed on our flushed spa. The tiles are slopped towards the spa. So there is a slight elevation going towards the spa. Is this the correct way to install tiles on an integrated spa? I thought the tiles would be leveled. Thanks,

Hi there, I'm looking into building a 7,000 - 10,000 gallon salt water pool with an 8 x 8 spa and would like to get some advice. We're considering pebble tech finish in either grey or black, with flushed spa and sun deck. We are open to a water feature, but want to preserve as much yard space as...

I am having issues getting my max e therm to ignite. Two people have diagnosed the heater and of course I got two different resolutions. One suggests the fenwall icm. The other suggest replacing the control board. The gas is fine, igniter is warm. The error code I receive is three flashing...

Hey, I replaced the AFS module on my starite sr4000 and it still won’t ignite. Starite says the next thing to do would be to replace the controls module. Has anyone replaced both of these items and gotten their heater to ignite? Wondering if I should’ve just replaced the module.

Hi there, I just filled a pool that will eventually be converted into a salt water pool. I would like to know what I should do next. From what I've read, this is what I was going to do. Run the filter pump for 24 hours Test water Add 20 ppm of CYA Add chlorine and muriatic acid to...

Hey, the filter pump is having trouble priming. All other pumps prime just fine (spa and waterfall). We used a blower and was able to push water through the lines and skimmer fine, but can't receive the water through the pool pump properly. I contacted several pool leak companies and the wait...

Hi there, I'm considering switching from chlorine to a salt water generator. The pool pump is 10+ years old and not running as well as it used to. The pump is having issues priming, PSI is low and making a humming noise when running. I am also looking for a more energy efficient pump...

Thought my jet pump was included on the freeze protect and it is not. The water has frozen in the pump. What do I do now?

Hi there, My Jandy PHPF1.0 will not prime. I'm not sure how old the pump is, but at least 5 years old. I have cleared the pump filters, skimmer baskets, changed the capacitor, cleaned the filters on the Sta Rite and the pump is still not priming at a PSI above 10. What do you suggest? Thanks,

Hi, I’m about to start a slam after massive rain. I’m not sure if I should use Pool Essentials 10% liquid chlorine or HTH 4-1 Super Shock. What do you suggest? Thanks in advance for your help.

Hi there, My StaRite filter is not getting any PSI. The pumps are running fine and have water running. I’ve checked the impellers on the pumps, removed any debris from the pumps and skimmers and still have no PSI. My next step was going to be to clean the filter catridges. Is that what I...

Hi there, having an issue with my Sta-Rite 400 igniting. This seems to happen when temps drop a lot. When I turn on the heater, it does not trigger that thumping sound to ignite the heater. The Fenwall indicator blinks 3 times. Then it repeats 3 times again. Here what I attempted to do to fix...

Hi there, I had a big algae bloom due to getting a water feature fixed and overflow from the water feature into the pool. I'm now in day 4 of the slam process and the water is still very hazy. Aside from running the pool pump 24/7, I have been testing chemicals daily, vacuuming with the robot...