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Well hello again all! It has been many years since I have posted on this site. That is a compliment, as the help on this board resulted in many years of a trouble free pool. In 2010 I purchased a brand new 24” Doughboy and had that pool sparkling for 10 years. And then I moved across country…...

Hello all, From inside the pool, if I look under the top rail, I can see a small gap between the top rail and the actual pool wall, so that when water is actually splashed that high, it is able to escape the pool. Keep in mind, it is still covered by liner, so it is not going behind the walls...

Hello all, Because of the wide temp swings and subsequent infrequent bather loads, I am having trouble dialing in my SWCG. My CYA is about 50 (in the process of raising), and my FC readings are ranging between 6 and 10 on a daily basis. If I turn it off, it drops to 2 to 4, to close for...

I asked this question last year with no clear response. Maybe some time has added some knowledge! Does anyone know if you can replace the T cell in this system with a larger capacity cell? TIA!

Q: How much is too much stabilizer? A: A common myth in the pool industry claims that too much Stabilizer (Cyanuric Acid, CYA) in pool water "locks-up" the free available chlorine residual. Chemically, this is not accurate. The free available chlorine residual kills microorganisms with CYA...

Hello, Can anyone tell me what the following means from the pool calculator: Suggested FC Levels : SWG: 3 Normal:3 to 9 Shock: 18 Mustard Algae Shock: 34 I have a SWCG, does this mean I shoot for 3, or betweem 3 & 9? Or is the 3 to 9 for a non SWCG pool? Thanks!

Hello all, Just got my 24" Above ground pool running. Have noticed that when I turn the pump off, after a few minutes a white cloud (which I am presuming is DE water mix) backflows and fills my pump strainer basket about halfway. No DE coming in from the filter, or expelling from the return...

Hello, My understanding of a solar cover is that it heats the pool by slowing evaporation of the water. Obviously, night is a perfect time for this. But I have also read that solar covers actually block some of the sun, and prevent heating. So on a typically, 80 degree, sunny day, is more...

Hello, Are there any PH Test kits available that measure to the tenth? Thanks.

Hello, Wondering what the impact on Cell Life is based on the fact that I run my pump on Low Speed almost 24 per day? Thanks.

Hello, Can the cell on a aquatrol be upgraded to a larger size? Thanks. :?:

Hello, How can I tell if this thing is working? My set-up: Run the pump on low 24hrs. Set the Aquatrol@30% output. It seems to "cycle" on for awhile (I can see the bubble coming out of the return), and then cycles off ( no bubbles). I haven't actually seen it cycle back on. Is this...

Hello, Spent 3 hours trying to get this thing not to leak. Got a leak on the flow switch end, from the union. Not for the hose. Used no teflon tape, some teflon tape, alot of teflon tape. no difference. Tightened by hand, and then a little tighter, still no difference. Finally gave up after...

Hello, Yes, I know this is more expensive than the DIY method, but my pool is 2 weeks old, and will more than likely be closed for the season in two weeks, so I am taking the easy route. Seems like this is a great product, but I have one question I am hoping someone can help with. I understand...

Hello, I have a DE filter, has a shutoff before the pump, and eyeball replacement to shut off back flow from the return, an air relief valve, and a drain. That is all of the option I have. My question is this--how the heck do I clean the pump strainer without water coming out everywhere...

OK, I am slowly realizing I know nothing about pools! I filled my 24' ABG yesterday, and started the pump as soon as the water was high enough--however, it ran for about an hour before I realized i still needed to put DE in it--UGH. Any damage occure because of this? Thanks.

Hello, I have a floating chlorinator in until Monday when the SWG goes in. Can I leave this in with the solar cover on? TIA!

Hello, Ok. pool installed today, filled today. 24' round ABG. Put in a pound of CYA, followed directions on container, said to brodcast. Now sitting on the bottome of my vinyl liner.... Will this hurt the liner?

Hello, New pool owner in a week. Took back the Frog System and decided to go with BBB. Thanks for all of the info. My question is this--If CYA stabilizes the Chlorine, why is more needed as more CYA is in the pool? Meaning--why does that chlorine become "unavailable" (my translation--as...