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I started a thread last week regarding a stain and found out it’s Iron. See pic below. I’ve been reading up and this will be a process I guess. Im concerned about not being able to SLAM for 2 weeks after AA treatment but will be using polyquat60 as needed while chlorine is low. Our new robot...

Struggling this year. Never use anything other than liquid bleach 12.5%. No additives. This year I opened the pool (2 weeks ago) and there’s the typical blanket of algae. That’s never been a problem before. I’ve sparkled up the darkest of algae blooms in the spring (thanks to TFP). But this...

My Active 20 crapped out. Looking at the replacement motor and there only seems to be one coming up: Part # 9995388-EX Some sites list all models and others list specific models. Can anyone confirm please? Cheers

Wife and I are going to tackle this in the Spring. Existing ~30 year old wooden deck is going to be replaced with pavers. We decided on Cambridge Pavers 3 pc design in Toffee/Onyx Lite with a lighter coping. At the moment the deck is a basic single level 5-8 ft border around the rectangular...

Like the title says, After about 5 minutes on filter the pump loses prime. And the return jets spit air bubbles like crazy. But when I switch to re-circulate its all good, and more powerful return jets. So I'm thinking I have an air leak somewhere. This happened both before and after I added the...

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In the middle of a SLAM but this is something entirely different. Background: Haven't used the heater at all last year or this year. But it says its on standby and ready. So today after backwashing I decided to fire it up because its getting colder at night. Its a Hayward H350 heater. It...

Hi all, I know I'm going to have to SLAM but I waned to start this thread. We've had algae on and off all summer (not sure which one, probably green) and I haven't been as attentive as I should have. I also got lazy testing. I bought a brand new refill kit for my TF kit and here is what we...

As per my sig, IG pool, no spa. No bottom drain. Heater, but barely used (because we're trying to conserve as much as possible). Energy prices have been going crazy lately and everyone is paying a lot in our area. So electricity is expensive. Currently we have a 3450 RPM Hayward 1HP Century...

Anyone have any info about these? I would love to get some light in my pool but cannot go the wiring route. Trying to find some to drop in over the side or some reliable other methods. Saw the skimmer face plates but have no idea if they're worth it. Thanks

So there was a tall fence that was installed to "hide" the pump and heater area. I hate it...HATE. Tall fence looks like an eye sore and looks equally out of place, like its obviously trying to hide something else. My idea is to just cut the fence down half or lower. My wife says that will...

My understanding of CYA is that the correct amount protects your chlorine, too little will put the chlorine at risk of being burned up quicker. And too high means the chlorine will not be effective...correct? So why does the pool store acknowledge CYE but don't seem concerned about a high...

I've been trying to call since last week and no-one ever picks up. I've left three messages in that course of time with my number and no-one calls back. I'm trying to grab a robotic cleaner. Anyone have any idea what might be going on? Thanks. John

As the title says, I have to physically hold the hose on the backwash nozzle otherwise the pressure of the water violently builds up and shoots the hose off. I've never seen this issue before. Pressure in the filter gets up to 18-20 consistently. Can't figure out how to lower it. But I also...

Done! Thanks TFP :cheers:

First time pool maintenance. Opened it with the local pool store two weeks ago and was committed to learning how to do it myself. But because I found TFP too late, I bought all of my chemicals from the pool store when they were running a special earlier this year. Bulked up on everything I...

Inground pool per signature. Decking was put in back in the early 90s. Spindles and railings are in great condition, but the floor boards have had it. No longer holding a stain, look weathered and grey. Splintering, warping etc. I'll post some pictures when I get a chance, but I'm wondering...

Pool we inherited with the house is pretty old. Lots of minor upgrades needed. Is it possible to replace the skimmer face plates on our vinyl pool as is (with water in)? Or will this cause issues with the liner and leaking? Thanks in advance! John

Good morning all, Wife and I purchased a home and this is our first season with the in ground pool. I grew up with a pool just not maintaining it. Been browsing this forum a lot the past few months and now having a rough couple of weeks with the pool but benefitting a lot from what I've read...