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I've already closed my swimming pool. This year I would like to drain some of the water that accumulates on the top into the pool. The only product I found that does this is the following: One-Way Winter Pool Valve - The Pool Supplies Superstore The same product is also sold in other places...

I suppose I could use a bare garden hose as a simple siphon to drain the pool. But ideally, I would like to somehow attach a garden hose to the filter or to a vacuum line to drain. There are times I need to drain the pool, like after a rainy week. It would be nice to be efficient and water my...

Last year my pool's alkalinity was in the 150-175 range and CYA was around 70, which sound high. Yet my pH was very stable and I did little or no aerating and certainly never had to add acid. I've always used the Taylor chemicals to balance my pool throughout the season. This year is different...

I just opened my pool. It's above-ground pool with a sand filter and no deck. This is the second season with my pool and I have never opened it before. I thought it would be pretty straightforward; just the reverse of what I did to close it, then chemical balancing. The hoses and caps were...