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I’m pretty sure it’s probably the check valve but was wondering what everyone’s thoughts are. We opened the pool a week ago. The equipment runs during the day and is off at night. The last two days I’ve been up before the pool equipment turned on and I’ve noticed the spa drained, which I would...

Just opened the pool on Wednesday, May 15th. The company who opened my pool did the entire start up process. Last night I tested the water using my Taylor Test kit and here are the numbers I got. FC- 0 CC- 0 TA- 50 CH- 325 PH- 7.2 CYA- 60 Temperature- 62 Should I first add baking soda...

What does everyone do when they go on vacation for a week? I use liquid chlorine to sanitize my pool. At the beginning of the season I start with pucks until my CYA gets into range and then I switch over to liquid chlorine. Here are my test results and I plan to be away for 9 days. FC- 4 CC-...

Sorry for the long post but I’m looking for some guidance. The pool company has been receptive and working with me but I was wondering if there is anyone who has experienced this before. Last year a few times (maybe three) while the equipment / pool was in spa mode with the heater on and the...

Quick question for everyone and I appreciate your responses in advance. Last year was our first full season with our pool. As expected with a new plaster pool, I spent the season adding MA to lower the PH. Last season I adjusted the CH twice and added liquid chlorine daily to keep the FC in...

Last year was my first season owning our newly built inground , liquid chlorine plaster pool with an attached spa. The help here is incredible and the test kit makes it so much easier to properly balance and maintain the water chemistry. My pool company opened the pool for me on Thursday, May...

Going into the first winter with my pool that was just closed by the pool company who installed the pool this year for me. Last year as the shell of the gunite sat over winter, they came by and put Gizmo’s in the skimmer boxes. At the end of October, the safety cover finally came in and they...

Looking for some advice and suggestions. Brand new plaster pool filled with water during Memorial Day weekend 2022. I’ve spent all season testing the water with my Taylor Test kit and maintaining the water chemistry myself. I am wondering if I should “aim” for certain FC , TA and CH numbers...

I usually use MA that’s 20% Baumé (31.45%) but for some reason I was only able to get a gallon of MA and the ingredients for this specific gallon is listed as Hydrogen Chloride 20% and Inert Ingredients 60%. I don’t see this option in the Pool Math drop down menu for entering this % MA into...

New plaster pool filled with water on 05/27/2022. The grout between two tiles has a white build up that has been forming. It’s only in between these two tiles. I have been hitting it with a green scotch bright scrubbing pad to prevent the build up from becoming excessive. Any thoughts on...

On Saturday we are having a party. There is going to be 50 adults and 12 kids. I want to plan accordingly to have the appropriate level of free chlorine before, during, and after the party to avoid any water issues after the party. I maintain these levels everyday using liquid chlorine and the...

On May 28th, 2022 we finally finished our pool project and they plastered and filled it up with water. Since then we have not had to fill it with water. I guess that’s a good thing meaning it’s probably not leaking. The one time after a week of really hot weather the water level was low and...

Can’t thank everyone enough for always being so willing to help ! We have had brand new plaster and water for 11 days. I’ve been getting more comfortable testing the water myself and adding the chemicals! Until around day 15, I have to run the pump 24/7. Trying to get set up for when I can...

Been following and reading as much as I can since we began this pool project in October of 2021. I have learned a lot but since we just got started I have a bunch of questions. Here is a run down. Plaster and water was completed on Saturday, May 28th, 2022. Pool company started the pool...