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I've noticed several pictures on this site (and once on Pool Kings) of pool plumbing that has PVC T's installed as a 90 degree turn and the other end is plugged but has a spigot attached. It seems most common right after the pump discharge but I've seen them in other locations as well. What is...

Hi All! My pool equipment has never been bonded correctly and although I've never had any problems with it, I figured it's time to address the issue. I have one bonding wire that comes out of the ground near my pump but it's not long enough to reach the bonding clamp. I would probably need...

I had never heard of microcystin until this weekend as I was affected by the drinking water ban in the Toledo area. It also created quite a stir at work as we use city water in part of our process. So what I learned was that when algae is killed it can release certain toxins - one of which is...

So finally got the pool opened after diy liner install and found my pump (which was loud last year) is now very loud! Last weekend I spent a few hours determined to rebuild it. I failed! I got it apart but broke three long bolts that hold the motor case together - they were very rusty. The...

For short periods of time, is it best to use Cal-Hypo tablets??? Usually just when traveling a few days every few weeks. Besides hardness (I have vinyl) what are other negative effects?

Hey all - quick question about my pump. It's making lots of noise and has some leaks so I'd like to try to rebuild it. Im getting some mixed results searching for parts. My pump faceplate says it is a Hayward Max-flo pump model SP1607-Z-1-MX. Everyone time I search this model it gives me parts...

I don't know if anyone else has noticed the same thing as me, but since switching to the BBB method the middle of last year, I almost never have to vacuum my pool! It's been open for three weeks and I just vacuumed it for the fist time this weekend. I do brush it couple times a week but that's...

I'm wondering if just bringing pool up to shock levels at night will cause me any problems? Due to work, kids, their friends, and family in the pool daily, I've only been able to shock at night. FC levels drop back down to 5-7 by noon and then swimmers are in. I found out a couple weeks ago...

Found this site a couple weeks ago while fighting a very cloudy pool. You guys are great! It's my third year with this pool and was fine until late last year. Spent a few hundred bucks this spring at the pool store with mixed results... Found this site, got a good test kit, and have been...