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It’s that time of year again, where we are opening up our pools and trying to get everything right. Or in my case, living in Florida, trying to make seasonal adjustments as I never close my pool. I have had this pool for three years and this is the second year in a row that I have had mustard...

Just curious, is anyone else using the API aquarium test kits? I have the Taylor k-2600 test kit with salt and I love it, but the ph test is a little hard to differentiate the different tones of color so I tried out the API “High range” test kit from my son’s squat and it is much easier for me...

Hello everyone! The forum has taught me so much, so I’m hoping you guys can help me again. I bought some Christmas palms (triples) to plant behind my pool but I’m not sure how far away to plant them from the edge of the pool? I had the pool builder do a footer for a future screen but don’t think...

Hello, I’ve been using the TFP method for the last year for my pool (new build) and it has worked great for me! My neighbor just finished his pool build and while I was showing him the k2600 test kit and how to use it, he showed me his documents from the pool builder. They recommended keeping...

Hello everyone. I just had a new pool built with Wet Edge pebble finish and the PB told me I need to brush once a week, especially during the first year, stating that it will help keep the pool clean and also to help make the pool surface look more uniform (IMO that’s not an issue even though...

Hello everyone. I have a newly built pool and it’s my first time around with both salt and automation. I have the Jandy IAquaLink RS4 automation and the TrueClear SWCG. The PB did not wire the SWCG to the automation, I assume because I am maxed out on outputs (two separate lights, two pumps and...

Hello all, I am in the pool building process and today the PB called me to let me know that they are no longer installing Magic Bowls because of issues. They are in our contract so I don’t think they can really tell me no at this point and after some discussion he agreed to reach out to his...

I’m trying to iron out details on a new pool build. I will have two Magic Bowls, a 24” sheer descent and a bubbler that will run on their own boost pump. The spa and pool circulation will be run by the primary, variable speed pump. When I asked if the boost pump would have a separate filter he...

Hello everyone! I’m pricing out pool builds right now and only one builder is using Pentair equipment. When I mentioned that I wanted 9 jets in my spa and the option to add to the automation system later, he recommended the Pentair IntelliCenter and a secondary pump so I could run the water...

Hello everyone! I am currently getting quotes to have a new pool built. I have some prior experience with pools as I previously had a chlorine kidney bean shaped pool that was about 18,000gal. When I purchased the home the pool was in terrible condition with broken pipes around the pump and...

Hello everyone! I found this forum in the process of researching for a new pool build. At a previous home I had an 18k gallon gunite free form chlorine pool. A few moves later, we are ready to build a pool at our new home. This will be our first build and it looks like there is a lot to know, as...