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Is it possible with my setup? I don't think I have a separate spa and pool drain valve.

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My pool has a pressure side cleaner line that I do not use since I have a robot vac. The pool guy had an idea that instead of capping the line, we could turn it into another return line. So now it functions as another return jet (see attached pic of this modified plumbing). It seems unusual, so...

We're expecting below freezing temps for a few days. I have three pumps - one for the pool and two for water features. I've set the pool pump to run 24/7 during the freeze. As for the other two, I've drained the water out and plan to leave them off. Is this okay? Or should I run all three pumps?

For at least the past year, I've noticed that my calcium hardness level never changes. It's always at 275. Over the summer I went through a 25lb bucket of cal hypo hoping to get my CH level up a little. But at the end it was the same - 275. I haven't tested my CH in the past few months, but...

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Here's a video of the pump running at around 3,000. There's an air gap that doesn't go away. It doesn't seem to be straining the pump. I didn't have any air gap with my old single speed pump. Is this normal?

So every time the filter is cleaned or backwashed, I end up with a pound or two of DE in my robot cleaner for a few weeks and then it gradually stops. The pool tech said he's checked the grids multiple times and he does not see a tear. The filter O ring is fairly new and I have a brand new...

I've read conflicting advice on this. Some say that a PH of 8.0, the effectiveness of chlorine drops to 20%. Others say PH has no effect on chlorine effectiveness. What's the verdict?

The pool guy upgraded my automation system to an Aqualink RS yesterday. The pool and air temperatures have been way off. The air temp is showing 105 and the pool is showing 92. The outside temp should be 89 and I'm guessing the pool should be in the 70s. I can only calibrate the temp by up to 4...

I was recommended a 3hp Pentair intelliflo VS by a local pool company. I currently have a 2hp Pentair single speed. Here's a picture of the plumbing.

I am upgrading my 15+ year pool equipment. It seems like I should go either all Jandy or all Pentair. I'm replacing pumps, lighting, heater, and automation system. The contractor is recommending Jandy equipment. But the Jandy aqualink has been out for several years. Does anyone know if Jandy...

Currently: CYA: 50 CH: 425 TA: 70 PH: 7.6 Can I proceed with adding boric acid, or do I need to adjust anything first?

With my TFT-100 kit: CYA: 35-40 Chlorine: 6 CC: 0 CH: 450 TA: 80 PH: 7.4 Also, I also got a water sample tested at Leslie's. Here's what they came up with: CYA: 40 Chlorine: 6 CC: 0.70 CH: 270 TA: 70 PH: 7.4 I double checked my CH because it was so off from Leslie's. I came up with 475 the...

I have a TFT-100 kit. When I add the 5 drops of DPD #3, I get a very, very slight change in color. If I glanced away and looked back, I would say it's clear. But I can definitely see that it's 'less clear' as I'm adding the drops. So question is, can I interpret this result as between 0 - 0.5...

I have had nothing but bad luck with pool guys. Before I found TFP, I went through 4 pool techs. They just throw pucks in there, scrub a little, and go onto the next house. Anyway, now I only use techs to clean my DE filter, and it looks like maybe that was not a good idea. After my filter...

After filling up the CYA bottle, the insert says to "mix then wait 30 seconds. Shake once more." How long do I mix it for? YouTube instructions for the Taylor kit (which I believe is the same) say to mix for 30 seconds. So do I mix for 30 seconds, wait 30 seconds?

I see a lot of bleach/liquid chlorine users recommending adding stabilizer when CYA gets too low. Is there any downside to switching to pucks for a month or so until the CYA gets back up?

The guy at Leslie's said my 13 ppm chlorine level was a health hazard. I try to keep it at 7-8 per the CYA chart (my CYA is ~30) but I had to shock it a few days ago. What is the cut off for you guys? There doesn't seem to be much consensus on what an 'unsafe' level of chlorine is. According to...

My ph keeps creeping up to 7.8. That seems to be its happy spot, even with the alkalinity on the low side of 70-80. I add 1/4 to 1/2 jug of muriatic acid to get it down to 7.4-7.6. Is this normal?