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Hi all, So quick background, just started heater for the first time ever last month. Guessing that the extra heat allowed algae to grow faster than the low setting I had my SWG on. One morning I tested it and my FC was 0-- oops. I just started a SLAM because my OCLT test still showed a...

Hi all, First thanks for my first successful season as a pool owner with no major issues. I finally hooked up my Hayward heater to let my kids swim here in So Cal. I only have my SWG hooked up to my simple Intermatic timer. Primarily, I acted as my own pool builder during the pandemic. (I...

My latest TFT test kit results (last evening) after turning on the SWG for the first two days (new pool=1 month) FC 8 CC 0 CYA 70 TA 180 (That's my tap fill water as well) PH 7.6 CH 250 SALT (Strip) says 3100 (Pool Math says it should be 3500) Temp 84 ( I have a clear solar cover-- my son...

Hi all, I have a new 13,500 gallon (24 ft by 54 in round) above ground pool in So Cal.. I am new to pool ownership and testing. Here are my current levels with the pump running at a low speed (1400 rpm-- I don't know how many GPM that is) FC 5 cc 0.5 (It has just the slightest pink color...

Hi all, Looking for some guidance. On new above ground chemicals, but I still need to work on the circulation system for a few days. Finally got the pool up with several tons of back breaking labor,( 5 inch slope by hand and wheel barrow). It's full to about 4 inches below the skimmer line...

Hello I am planning on putting my pool on a concrete slab. My pool is in boxes, and the slab hasn't been poured yet. The pump, filter, and waterbug bonding kit are supposedly on there way. (I've had two pumps have canceled deliveries-- I can get the inground pump I listed in my signature) I...

I am really new to all this and I am admittedly out of my league and ignorant about pools. I am relying on this site heavily. After having two companies cancel my order in California I am getting frustrated. My pool is in boxes on my patio and my son, with autism, is getting more and more...

I have a connection that can pour concrete for me. My first thought is that it will perfectly level, I will soften the bottom with xps foam, use stick and peel coving and a gorilla pad or some such under the liner. Gets rid of ants, termites. What problems am I not thinking of? Mold? Need to...

Hi All, I am a never-before pool owner. Looking to buy a 24 ft round, above ground saltwater pool, in Southern California. I need to get both my boys outside, but especially my 11 with autism. He needs the sensory therapy that a pool provides for him. I was looking at the Azor all resin...

Hi all, I had a cheap intex soft side salt pool last summer and I am looking to move up. Looking to buy a 24 foot round above ground salt water pool for Southern California. Any tips on what to buy would be appreciated. Looking at Poolfactory's Saltwater 8000 but concerned the vertical uprights...