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I followed the TFP recommendation and added a bypass valve for my heater when I was building my pool. In the summer, when I don't use my pool heater, I let the water bypass the heater. I am wondering if I should also drain my heater (in the summer) by removing its drain plug?

I started brushing my pool with stainless steel brush (due to the black algae) and adding liquid chlorine this afternoon. All the black algae spots were removed from the plaster. Probably, I should continue brushing for the next several days even though all the spots have been removed, should I...

Today, I noticed small black spots in some areas of my plaster (please see the photos). I tested the water and here are the results: FC = 1 pH = 8.2 TA = 80 CYA = 50 Based on the results, I know that the chlorine level is low and I need to add chlorine. I am wondering if the black spots are...

I have a variable speed pump. It works when the system is on the pool mode. However, I noticed that it doesn't work when I switch the pool to spa mode. I checked the two valve actuators: they operates correctly and do switch from pool to spa mode when I turn on the spa mode. But the pump doesn't...

Last week, I noticed that my pool is not running. I walked to the controller and noticed that its time and date is not correct. I changed the mode from internet to manual and set the time and the date. Then, the pool started running on its schedule. Later, I found that I was not able to login to...

We built our new pool last summer. It was in July that the plaster was complete. The day after plastering, the acid washing started late in the afternoon (due to the late arrival of the crew) and the job took until after the sunset when it got dark. After the pool was filled with water, I...

I noticed these spots in my saltwater pool and spa. Considering my test result (TF-100), I don't think the current chlorine level in my pool is low; and I guess they happened a while ago probably when the chlorine level had been low. I am wondering if there is any way to remove them? I am new in...

I have a Pentair SWG and know how to control it manually in the equipment pad. However, I don't know if I can control the SWG from my Intellicenter app? When I check the app, I don't see the SWG added in the app. I do appreciate it if you could help me to add it in my app. @Jimrahbe @ajw22

I am a first time pool owner and our pool and spa is almost ready (we just filled it last Friday after plastering). The plumber hadn't installed the SWG when they did plumbing, but they had installed in-line chlorine feeder while we didn't have chlorine feeder in our contract (I don't know if...

I am a first time pool owner and we just filled our pool and spa last Friday (based on our water meter, the actual capacity is 12570 gallons). Here is the test results of my tap water (I have purchased a TF-100 test kit): FC 1.5 CC 0 TA 460 CH 125 pH 7.8 CI 0.5 Br 1 The...

Today is the day for installing coping for my inground gunite pool. The gunite was poured about two weeks ago. I purchased anchor sockets (for my removable ladder and removable spa rail) and ask the crew to install the anchors in the coping. The problem is the height of the anchor sockets...

Moved from HERE Hello @Bvacchiano . I am in the process of building my pool and the builder suggested Pebblesheen for the plaster. Would you please let me know why you don't recommend Tier 1 (for example pebblesheen)?

Hello all! Three months after signing the contract, the project finally got started last week. As a first-time pool owner, I do appreciate any comment or feedback you can provide. I should note that the backyard faces west, and the pool will be mostly under the sun during the hot Texas...

Hello all: The construction of my inground saltwater pool (with pebblesheen plaster) is to be started at the end of the month and I am very excited. I would like to ask for your comments or suggestions with regard to pool with water softener (I read few posts about this topic, however they...

My builder proposed Paramount Paralevel as the auto-fill unit for my new pool. I received this comment from one of the TFP members who had chosen not to have autofill for his pool: "I have a Rachio smart controller, which makes things very easy. One of my sprinkler zones operates an irrigation...

Hello all! We are finally about to sign the contract for our first pool and appreciate any guidance you can provide: First, let me mention that the backyard faces west, and the pool will be mostly under the sun during the hot Texas noons/afternoons/evenings. Specification and Equipment In...

Moved from here. Hi Dirk. I wanted to make sure I understood correctly. Do you recommend to fill the pool through water softener? We have water softener in our house and we are currently in the process of selecting a builder for our new pool. Every builder that I interviewed, suggested to get...