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    metal free / metal out products?

    Hello, I've just filled my pool yesterday and ready for chemical start-up. Is this something people normally use in freshly filled water? Can pool store actually test my water to see if metal-minerals are in my water? Many thanks in advance for tips. http://www.lesliespool.com/browse/Home/ ...
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    just painted, now what?

    Hello, Does this thread also applies to "re-paint" as well? pool-school/pool_plaster_start-up I just re-painted my pool with Acrylic Blue from Leslie's but the only rules I know are basics such as: dry for 3 days, fill up pool non-stop, then balance chemicals. Also, how long must I wait before...
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    Painting question

    Hello, Does anyone know of a second coat of Acrylic paint is still recommended if new primer has already been applied to bare plaster? I was thinking maybe I can skip the second coat of paint to save some money. Any advice will be greatly appreciated, Thanks! Primed used...
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    Question regarding ACID WASH

    Hello, I would like to know would acid washing my cement pool will remove my black algae problem. If so, is it permanent or temp? I plan on doing epoxy paint for my pool. Thanks! Danny from California 20k gallon cement pool.
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    Question with installing tarp for shade

    Hello, I was wondering will installing a tarp (to provide shade) 10 feet above the ground over my pool have any negative side-effects on my pool? Meaning, does pool water benefit anything from the sun's UV light at all? I hear that it will actually make my chlorine last longer but I might have...