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PoolStored, I'm dealing with this now and did for most of last Summer. It's a pain and I'm very tempted to try Suncoast's Super Black Algaecide. I keep reading on here to not use algaecides, but my wife and I are so frustrated. I travel a lot and it's hard to stay on top of it. Talk me off...

In March of this year, we bought the Aqua Products Evo 614iQ Robotic Pool Cleaner by Polaris. Since then the power controller (control box) has failed twice. We LOVE how well the cleaner cleans, the ease of cleaning the basket, the app connectivity, and so much more about this robot! However, we...

We appear to have some brown/orange algae. From searching and reading prior posts, the best course of action is SLAM. Just did a full Pool Math test. FC - 7.0 pH - 7.5 TA - 110 CH - 725 (I think this is simply due to the fact we have such hard water here in San Antonio, but it's been as low as...

I have a 2020 Pentair Warrior SE I'm willing to give to a fellow member here in the San Antonio area. I'm 99% sure it's dead. I don't have time to mess with it, so I ordered a new Aqua Products Evo 614iQ Robotic Pool Cleaner by Polaris from Marina. At worst, it's good for spare parts. I have...

Just noticed this morning that the pump is working at a level closer to 1,000 RPM v the 3,000 RPM to which it's set. Knew this group would provide insight as to possible issues causing this weak flow. 3 HP Pentair IntelliFlo Variable Speed Pentair Clean & Clear 420 cartridge filter Cleaned...

I've been able to determine we have a leak from the pool based on visual evidence and it taking place even when we turn off our sprinkler system (it's downhill from the pool in an area where there's irrigation). Our pool builder is awesome and has been helpful, yet they're fairly new to the game...

Full story: Here in South Texas we had a beautiful, but windy, day yesterday. I decided I'd try to heat the pool and hop in to do some detailed cleaning. The heater ran for hours and eventually got to 70 pool temp and stalled. I didn't notice the stall and didn't think anything of it until I...

The corners of our pool tile look dirty. What is a good option for simply cleaning without impacting pool chemistry? See pic for what I mean by dirty.

Friends, over the past few months I've noticed that once I get my water level to my ideal depth, the level drops dramatically for about an inch. Once there's the initial drop in level, then it stabilizes. I've had the pool builder, a pool maintenance guy, my wife, and I have all looked high and...

I've looked through the different forums and can't decide where I should pose landscape-related questions. Maybe "Everything Else"?

Went out to test the water and started skimming. I see these tiny specs on the surface. I’m in San Antonio so don’t know if this is some pollen in the air or what?!? Can anyone help?

Here in San Antonio, chlorine seems to evaporate into thin air! I was having trouble maintaining my FC at a level needed relative to CYA (not a SWG pool). Decided to do an OCLT. 6.5 last evening and 6.0 this morning. I remember thinking the 6.5 was borderline and could have been closer to 6.0...

After using different types of bleach, I’ve found that Leslie’s 12.5% works best for me and the price isn’t horrible especially considering the convenience of using 12.5% v 10% or less. I ran in to grab a case and decided to let them test my water. I figured it could also help me confirm if...

These were all taken from the same distance and then cropped. For such a subjective test, thought I’d post these images to see which CYA level the forum would assign.

One of our deck jets keeps leaking. The PB will be out this week to check. Just thought I’d see if anyone here has had a similar experience. I’ve tightened it twice and observed it for a few minutes. It seemed to stay dry, but then I come out later to small streams from one of the two deck jets.

PB was by to check on the pool for a few minor things to wrap up the final billing. I asked about installing an SWG and he said he would want to talk to the plaster company to make sure it was compatible (???). I simply replied, "I'm sure it's fine". After doing some research, it must be just...

We have been running our pump probably more than we need to, but I'd rather err on the side of keeping things filtered and clean. We have a IntelliFlo VSF 3.95 hp pump and a 10,000 gallon pool. What would you suggest I run in regards to timing of schedule and flow rate (RPM/GPM)? Is there...

I'm wanting to have a better understanding of how SWGs work. My understanding is that they kind of work like a puck system (minus the increase in CYA and having to buy pucks - you buy salt instead). Is that close to accurate? Here is my current setup (see images) - I have a full Pentair system...

PB provides a month of pool maintenance from a local independent guy. He's "TFP-friendly" in that he believes in using simple chemicals and staying away from pool store water testing and chlorine tabs (at least once CYA is to a good amount). He came by this morning and was impressed with the...

Brand new pool (about a week in) here in San Antonio, TX. The pool just registered 90 degrees! When we first got it going a few days ago, I got in at 78 degrees and loved it! Honestly loved it yesterday at 86 too. Now that it's hitting 90 and will likely get even higher, is there anything...

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Thank you to everyone for the information on here. Had a Polaris as part of the contract with the PB, but decided to take the credit and order my own robot. Ordered from Marina in Colorado at a great price! Of all things, my initial hesitation was around the electrical aspect. I thought I...

Overall, we are in love with the final results. In hindsight we might have shifted to pool due to the topography of our backyard (it slopes down left to right). Had we shifted it to the right 10', we could have had it be 2-3' lower. Now it is quite high on the right side. We knew we would be...

Today was going to be "iffy" due to forecasted storms. Well, the rain held off completely. Here is a time lapse of the work done last week and today. Click the link to see the time lapse. Base Material and Concrete Deck on YouTube

Wish I would have spent more time on here throughout the process. I've been happy with the builder so far though. Today they're pouring concrete for the deck and plan to do plaster on Friday! Time lapse of gunite in my signature with a few other phases on my YouTube channel, if you want to...

Just over halfway done with our pool build using a new company, Big Sur Pools. So far, we are very pleased. Looking forward to learning how to maintain our pool from the many minds on these forums.