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Hi I've noticed scale flakes develop this season. I have been trying to figure out how to get the scale flakes to devolve without having to refill a third of the pool water. FC 5.5 pH 7.2 TA 100 CH 550 CYA 70 Salt 3200 Pool temp 84 According to the Taylor wheel if my pH is kept around 7.2...

About 2 days ago the attached spa began to cloud up when I turned on the spa with the heater (pentair 400k). When I turn the heater off the water clears up in a few minutes. As soon as its turned on again it again clouds the water. My current levels: FC 5.5 pH 7.4 TA 90 CH 370 CYA 70 Salt...

I'm not sure if we have an algea problem. We have a pool finish that makes the water look slightly green to begin with and I think it looks more green than usual. The water is completely clear. Pool chlorine has been desolving really quickly though which is making me think there is algae. I...

Hi, I am trying to add a few lines near the pool. One for an outlet and one for landscape lighting. Found this thread for the landscape lighting which is extremely helpful. For the outlet, do I need to add a gfci breaker or can I add a non gfci breaker and a gfci outlet?

I just failed final inspection because I don't have a water bond. Inspector informed me about requirements. Looking online it seems all the conductive material is brass or copper. I understand that copper = bad for pool surfaces. Is there a stainless alternative for water bonding or is...

Hi, So I just tested our new pool for the first time using the taylor test kit after builders guy came through and adjusted balance today. Values are as follows FC 4ppm CYA 40 pH 8 TA 110 I'm going to get some muriatic acid to lower pH. What do you use to raise TA? Is it normal for it to be...

There seems to be a lot of biased information out there from companies trying to sell mesh fences. So... Which do you think is better for kids? Mesh or metal fence

Hi everyone, I'm just posting my pool build so far. We are in the LA area. Decided on a 16x40 pool with a 6" raised spa (7x7). For pool equipment we went with Pentair for pumps (3 hp VS, 1 hp booster pump), cartridge filter, heater (400k), and control center (easytouch 8). Plumbing: Pool and...

Hi, I've been reading up on the recommendations from many here (especially on the great post about what you would do differently when building your pool). I decided to add some conduit to the open trenches for outlets and lighting. I bought some 3/4 inch conduit but noticed electrician used 1...

Hi, First, thanks for all the contributors here. I've been reading through a lot of great info. We are in SoCal and currently in the final phases of our build. I am not sure which coping to go with. I am leaning toward pre-cast coping because I am concerned about cracking over time and...

Hi, We are currently in the process of building a pool as owner builders - Basically we are the contractors. It has been pretty stressful but so far we are on track and relatively on budget. Shotcrete was pumped in 2 weeks ago now and our pool is looking like a pool! We are looking for a good...

Hi, I am in the process of building a pool as an owner-builder. I am hoping someone can help give some input on some reputable contractors for the finish work (decking, coping, tile and plaster). We had the shotcrete pumped 2 weeks ago. We are in the Los Angeles area. Thank you in advance!