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Hello all, Right now I have only 1 of 4 returns working and my pool is a gross shade of green. I have 2 questions. First, is it OK to run the pump with only one working return so I can begin the process to get clear water OR is it important to have multiple returns working to improve...

I realize now that I should just use bleach when power washing my concrete pool deck. However, I washed the first few sections with Zep Concrete Cleaner (main ingredient: Sodium hydroxide) which in hindsight was dumb. I diluted according to instructions on bottle and used pressure washer. Some...

Recently I have noticed sand showing up in more and more places in my pool. It used to just show up on the steps leading down into shallow end now it is in deep end, underneath 1 of the 2 skimmer baskets, and at bottom of cartridge filter. (See attached pics) I have used wet/dry vac to clean...

I'm pretty sure I have a leak in my pool. I have a lot more dirt and sand at the bottom than usual and I'm losing water faster than before. I read the article on leak detection in the PoolSchool. My leak didn't fit any of the criteria for an air leak. I didn't notice any water around the...

I opened my pool last weekend when temps were in the 70s up here in Massachusetts. In prepping for my opening SLAM my vacuum broke and I finally received the replacement part I needed today. The water is clear enough to see bottom of deep end with quite about of dirt visible on the floor. I...

Got my new Taylor 2006 testing kit today and after vacuming pool got these test results: PH 7.6 FC 2.4 CC 0.2 TA 110 CH 130 CYA 40 I have had a recurring algae issue so I am going to start SLAMMING it. Based on Chlorine/CYA chart I need to shock it to FC 16. It says you should test it no...

Recently bought a house with a pool that has a Sta-Rite System 3 cartridge filter and trying to learn the ropes. My cartridge filter gets very dirty quickly and I have had to clean it recently after each vaccuming. There is a large tree that sheds a lot in the pool so this is contributing to...

My wife and I recently bought a new home with an inground pool. I have never been a pool owner before and would appreciate any and all advice. I am in the process of reading through the pool school articles and plan on getting a better test kit today. I haven't had any issues until recently...