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Does anyone know if there is a functional difference between the Zodiac G3 and the G3 Pro? The one I have been using is labeled "G3 Pro". I inherited it with my house and it has worked flawlessly for over 5 years, only needing an occasional new diaphragm. I leave it in the pool 24/7/365 on a...

In the process of replacing the tubing in my Stenner pump setup, I inadvertently tore the suction line grommet on the tank. The grommet is not available as a stand alone part (per Stenner) and it's been difficult to find one exactly the same size. Just wondering, does this connection need to...

Hi Apera users, I have been loving my PH60 for about a year and a half for getting quick and accurate pH readings. However I've noticed that over time it has become more difficult to get a stable pH reading and as I've begun ramping up for the new season here in Phoenix it I'm finding it...

I've noticed that some of the edging pavers around my pool are starting to develop cracks at the joints. Should I be concerned? Is there any type of maintenance (example: sealing) that I can/should do? Or am I looking at eventually needing to replace the paver edging at some point. The pool...

After a very successful year on LC, I'm now interested in installing a Stenner pump for this season. I have reviewed many of the posts on this site (and will continue) but as of now I'm considering either a 45MPHP10 fixed pump with 15 gallon tank (mainly because it's easy to find) but was also...

After several occasions of discovering my skimmer basket floating sideways in the skimmer, even though it is weighted, I recently purchased a metal grate to place at the bottom of my skimmer to stop potential large objects from entering the pump. I notice on the packaging of this grate (it is...

Learned a lot through this site this past summer about pool care in the desert. After getting an RO filtration treatment and pool tile cleaning, my procedure has settled in to where I can pretty much predict my FC and pH readings and how much/when to add LC and/or MA. I haven't had any more...

After recently completing an RO treatment on my pool, I'm left with very soft water (CH 130). I am currently topping off with softened water and was planning to switch over to unsoftened water for a while to get the CH higher. I am wondering though if it would be safe for the pebble tech...

RO treatment of my pool was just completed this morning. Normally the treatment company would have added chemicals to bring TA to 120 but I asked them to not add any chemicals and leave the water in its purified state. The first thing I plan to do (after running to the store to buy it) is to...

As a TFP convert of a few weeks (after discontinuing my pool service) I've made a lot of progress with my CYA/high pH pool. CYA is coming down via backwash and soft water refills. (But no measurable decrease in CH yet.) Yesterday for the first time I was able to get my CSI index below .3...

I have seen some suggestions that it may be possible to dilute a high FC sample 1:1 with distilled water in order to get a reading with the Tayor test kit. On that theory, is there a reason to ensure that the diluted sample is exactly 1:1 or is it just important to know that it has been diluted...

Hi, Some background: I’m a newish member of about 3 weeks and still trying to figure out the best area to post various questions. So far, in a couple other threads, I’ve had discussions relating to algae control in my high CYA pool, and I was strongly advised to change my water rather than...

Hello, I have been a TFP member for about 2 weeks and learning as quickly as possible after taking over all pool maintenance from my former pool service, in particular stopping the tabs and powdered shock and switching to LC. I will be having my high CYA addressed in about 2 weeks. Meanwhile...

This morning I opened a carton of 2 x 1 gallon jugs LC that I had bought from Lowe's last week and discovered that one of the jugs had no cap or liner. The corrugated was partially dissolved and the jug and inside of the box were coated with a white deposit. I could still smell some chlorine...

Still a TFP newbie but learning tons from the wonderful contributors on this site. Moved here to Phoenix about a year ago and continued the services of a pool service who had been managing the pool for the previous owner. We recently took over the pool maintenance after being frustrated by the...

Just starting out with TFP method for about 1 week and have been adding LC daily and MA frequently to my pool. I always measure into a separate container and add carefully over a return at the deep end, however I worry that as routine sets in over the coming weeks and months I am bound to splash...

Hi--recently moved to Phoenix and I am just getting familiar with the pool equipment that we've inherited which includes a Triton sand filter with a 2 position backwash valve. So I can either filter or backwash, there is no waste option. Since I have read that it is hard on a sand filter to...