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I have been trying to think of a way to make a diy cyclone filter or prefilter preferably for my in-ground pool because the multi cyclone is 400 bucks. to steep for me at the moment. So I have been consider using a cheap cyclone dust collector with a 5 gallon bucket. But these are made for air...

I'm not sure which forum to ask this but this one seems closes to it I read on this site that someone suggested using Dow corning 111 when I searched for it I get Molykote 111 from Dow corning but that isn't the product name "lubricant and sealant" suggested. Is it still safe to use this...

I have been reading recommended levels and I wonder the about the TA level for stabilized versus unstabilized since Im starting out with bleach with a little stabilized water from last year .. it would be considered as unstabilized (cya 0-19) until I use the pucks to raised my cya then it would...

There is a lot of wasted water when submerging an entire D.E. filter element into a trash can to soak\clean it so I have been trying to find a bin or something that would limit the wasted space .. but have not found any online .. aside from making my own which usually ends up poking a hole in...

the AA treatment says to keep the ph at 7.2 for about 2 weeks but using the proteam metal magic says to start with your ph at 7.5

I stumbled upon a silicon oil filled stainless steel water pressure gauge for pools .. after that i found a 'Digital pressure switch for water systems .. would that be something that I could use on my DE filter to automatically shut my pump off when it reaches a certain pressure reading? or is...

I have not started the pool yet I'm still dealing with algae at the moment just filtering I'm wondering should I test the water before I first shock the pool with algae? I decided it wouldn't hurt to test it so yesterday i got Ph 7.2 Ta 40 I added about 12 lbs of baking soda .. 24 hours later...

I'm looking for alternatives to skimmer socks .. im wondering if anyone has any input on spun bonded hair nets?

I lost my footing and dropped my hayward micro clear de filter and a plastic part broke off the top manifold collector dex2400c .. i dont see any plugs to skip the element so i bought a new manifold .. I already have an air bleed assembly on this one so i just bought the manifold thinking it...

Im looking for a larger bottle of taylor cya r 0013 and i run across r 0013 /a /c /e /g .. can i use any or them with a letter after it or does it require that i use just the r0013 with no letters at the end?

Any one have an expert opinion on using Jeans\Denim sewn around a grid and used to filter our pool water?

I'm unsure about my readings but i want to clear up the pool before i close it or close to it ph around or above 8 ta 70 ch about 90 (first time i ever test for it) cya am unsure about pool store said around 50 i assume that would be close to what i would expect it since i start around 25 and...

i have enough to shock but not of the same chlorine how long after adding about 5 lbs of cal hypo do I have to wait before safely adding bleach?

I want to get a new filter system so the question arises are there any other possible uses for an old DE filter? Other than useing the base as a pot for a plant .. and what about the grids ... hmm window shades ..

I have to close my in ground pool but would like to know if the pool needs to be cleaned of all algea before I cover it .. my cover needs to be replaced so it doesn't stop all sunlight so algae grows at the beginning of the season anyway what is the temperature I have to close by before...

my permanent cemented slip fitting for a union join on my underground pipe is leaking air into the system I dont want to break it off or saw it off to replace it since its an underground pipe the risk it to high because of the cement slab around it what should i use to seal the edges of the...

The Pool School says "You shouldn't lower TA just to reach a target number." My TA is about 140 my PH is about 7.5 or a little higher but not near 7.8 had someone else do the color comparison for the ph test they guessed 7.5 I dont have good eye sight so I could be a little wrong should I...

are opening and closing kits necessary to purchase every year?

is there a way, test or procedure to learn how to measure cya readings? i would assume someone has an idea of how to use water and maybe a small pre measured amount of some form of cya in a tube or measuring cup to get a base reading so beginners know how and what to look for and what the final...

what is the purpose of waiting 2 weeks after an AA treatment before raising chlorine back up?

i've been searching for hours and i cant find that post about the other name of the taylor cya test instead of the normal one thats in the recommended taylor kit ... I have bad eyes and its hard to read my cya readings in that small view tube .. so i was thinking about trying the one that the...

I was told that the pipe fittings from the two inlets to the pump need to be perfectly or the pipes will cross and if that happens everything is shot .. can someone explain this to me im not really understanding this .. crossing factor .. I know all plumping should be set correctly .. IM just...

I want to use a skim vac .. I bought one with a rubber gasket .. without a right angle .. i placed it over the skimmer and the water line just touches the tip of the skim vac where the hose goes .. if i got one with a right angle it would most likely go above the water level allowing air to stay...

I searched for the cheapest Proteam metal magic i could find and ordered it only to realize i made one misscalculation .. it's for spas or hot tubs .. can I still use this stuff in the pool?

I've read that metal staining can show up or occur after adding liquid bleach .. why, what causes this .. is it one of the by products in the bleach or is it a combination effect with other things in the pool that brings it out? When adding liquid bleach should I use a sequestrant at the same...

I want to check to make sure the are no slight obstructions in my 22 year old pipes .. but i can't afford a snake cam .. whats the best way to do this? I was thinking i got 75' of thick poly rope and slowly feed it into the inlet until i see the other end sticking out over the pump basket ...

Does anyone have anything to say about this thing? http://www.google.com/products/catalog?q=Winter+Ball+Natural+Pool+Enzyme+Winterizer&hl=en&qscrl=1&prmd=ivns&bav=on.2,or.r_gc.r_pw.&biw=1280&bih=869&um=1&ie=UTF-8&tbm=shop&cid=3978022276307776661&sa=X&ei=mFc_TobuAce4twfsqsGaAw&ved=0CE8Q8wIwAA

some of the things I've read here and various places indicates that I may need to use more washing soda to get the same result using less soda ash since there may be a little more water molecules than there are in soda ash .. assuming i can get soda ash cheaper than i can get washing soda ...

my recirculate valve was working fine at the beginning of the swim season .. nothing coming out of the backwash tube .. a month later I turn it on recirculate and a smaller stream of water comes out of the backwash tube ... and also into the pool ... whats going on?

how much bleach raises the PH by what amount?