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Just registered my new 360 and saw these rebates. Unfortunately nothing for me but if anyone is considering a Polaris purchase a rebate might be in your future...

Yesterday I got pretty overheated working in the afternoon sun. The pool screamed “come in and cool off and while you are at it reattach the skimmer wizard!” I listened. The water temp was 68 degrees. I took it slowly and didn’t have the courage to dunk my head. It was cold at first but...

After a rain the new bluestone looked great. It was beautifully shiny. The mason said he could apply a sealant to impart that affect. Unfortunately it turns out he just bought something off of Amazon that he had never used before. Many stones now have a milky film. Many buyers complained...

I just finished a major pool patio renovation by adding bluestone all around the pool. The mason laid the bluestone on top of the existing concrete coping then built up the weed and critter habitat to the height of the coping which was about 3”. I have just started noticing vertical cracks in...

I can fry an egg on the railing. I’ve tie wrapped a pool noodle to one of the bars but it’s not the best solution - it’s not hot but the foam widens the grip and because it dries out hands get covered in foam flakes. I like it because it’s colorful though. Anybody have any suggestions?

Last week it was drought and I had to add water. This week it’s monsoon and it looks like the water is about to rise above the decking. Do I just put the filter in backwash or is there another setting to lower the water level? Thanks!

After at least 16 years the time has come to replace the pump. I found the best price on amazon - about $60 less than lowest online pool supply superstore. Amazon reviewers with early pump failures report frustration with warranty and customer service. I’m a bargain buyer but would rather...

The kit was purchased around October 2019. It was used only 3 times to test chlorine and pH. If interested please contact me. For those curious why - it is simply that my pool is trying to kill me. 2018 - Broke ankle by stepping through the leaf cover and smashing into the shallow step while...

I’ve read many posts that say do not use sodium bisulfate in swcg pools. I can’t find a similar warning for non swcg pools. Any reasons why muriatic acid is preferable from a pool integrity point of view? Thanks!

It’s been about 1 month since replastered pool was filled with 20,000 gallons of water - water bill $140 vs 21. PB used some calculation and came up with 30,000 gallons before refill but the bill proved his math incorrect. Anyway he’s been doing the testing. I have the tf-100 test kit ready to...

The small belt broke earlier this week. I found a helpful YouTube video showing the steps to dismantle the Polaris to change the belt. Astonishingly over 90% of the unit needs to be taken apart. As suggested I ordered a set of ball bearings in case they look worn. My questions: 1. Any...

There are a lot of trees in my yard. This summer has been more breezy than normal as well as hotter. I do have a pool service (confession) but betwee visits I clean the floaters. So my stupid question, where do you empty the crud collected? Do you keep a garbage can in the pool area? Dump...

I’m wondering about various options to level off the uplifted concrete on one side of the pool. My preference is low budget but longlasting and professional looking. The section with the most gap between the pool has sloped significantly that it is not “comfortable” to walk on. I’m almost...

My thinking before jumping into TFP was that resurfacing my plaster pool should be done at the end of the season and before closing for “winter”. Now I wonder if winterizing may or may not harm the new surface. So should resurfacing be done before or after winterizing or does it really...

Recently I installed a fine silt & sand bag. The Polaris worked fine for a few weeks. Now the bag inflates causing the Polaris to float. When I poke the bag it collapses and the polaris sinks doing it’s thing. It doesn’t take long for it to float up again - like 10 minutes! The bag isn’t...

This weekend I was convinced to forge ahead with the renovation. On a long drive this morning I’m doubting the sense/cents of doing this instead of a demolition or just letting the pool die then demolish it. The pool looks awful but it’s not leaking. Is replastering an aesthetic and/or...

My deep end is keeping me awake. I’m wondering why the renovated pool needs to maintain the 9’ deep end. The diving board will be removed. It was rarely used anyway - a visitor or two over the years. I don’t need to use so much water just because it’s been like that for 30 years. If I were...

Hi TFPers, Thank you for such a great and informative site. I found it about a year ago but signed up yesterday since plans are coming together. Warning: This is a long post with many questions. I appreciate any insights. Photos included as bribery. Sorry about the formatting - learning...