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My pool is green and I can't see the bottom. I have no idea how to determine what valves do what here. I've attached an image with labels which will hopefully help you guys get it through my thick head what each of them do. Questions: Can I turn these valves when the pump is running? (I...

My pool water chemistry is good but my pool is green. I haven't been able to run the pump in about 3 months due to a problem with my multiport valve. I finally got that fixed and I want to get the pool cleared up. Please help me with the following questions: Should I take the filter apart...

I don't know if I can do this without professional help, but figured I'd at least ask to see what's involved. I've been searching for YouTube tutorials and have found nothing that covers my setup. How do I remove these fittings? Do I have to saw the pipe off and get a new fitting and glue it...

I recently got a quote for re-tiling my pool. I have two things I'd love to hear feedback on: Am I asking for trouble going with smaller 1" tile when it comes to cleaning and long term care (vs. 6" tile)? Is it dumb to get tile trimlines on the steps for a residential pool? The guy that...

I am new here, and the first thing I need to do as a new pool owner is fix the valve coming out of the filter. Right now, no matter what setting the valve is on, water comes out the backwash port. The pool guy that came out to take a look said these types of valves are difficult to maintain...

Hi everyone, I am going through a divorce and I moved back in with my dad a few months ago. He just died a couple weeks ago and now I'm just overwhelmed with what needs to be done to the house and the pool. I'm going to continue living in the house and the pool is in pretty dire need of some...