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Ok so based own the fact I’m going to diy the install I’m going RJ60. Thanks for the advice. For those that have the RJ60 or any swg I guess (assuming not a brand specific issue. Correct me if I’m wrong) how has your PH reacted ? How often do you need to correct PH ? Does that throw off...

Background-this pool is at a vacation home and I am only there weekends. I have lost the pool in the past and been forced to SLAM which I am looking to avoid, The best I can tell the pool is between 36-38K gallons. I have been managing to keep the pool clear but each year starting sometime in...

I am looking to upgrade the manual intermatic timer on my pool. my pad is wired for 240v. if that matters (most I see are dual voltage). what I am looking for is a wifi ,digital , app controlled pool timer. These are what I am looking at so far: (open to user experience on these or any...

Nate is great to deal with. He replaced a smart stir that failed. Thanks Nate !

I’m looking for a leak and was re checking the screws on the skimmer box and jets. One split. Can I replace this under water or is this something I need to drop water level to replace. So you think this causes a leak ?

I recently picked up a cyclone. Without the hose and tip to fit Into the pipe. Can someone link me the hose and tip I need to blow out the pipes. Thanks

Second pic is 9/5 @ 7:30pm Top Pic is 9/7 @ 4:30pm I’m wondering if this is regular evaporation or do I have a problem ? There has been zero rain and it’s been record breaking hot the last few days have been 94F and higher.

I updated by home made chart based on this sites recommended levels and I want to share it with others as it helped me a ton when I arrived here with a pool problem.

I found this place after being a new pool owner and have a Mustard Algae problem. This chart helped me out after trying all kinds of goop that this not work. It made me confident I can handle any issue relating to algae or cloudiness. I find it easier to see the relationship in graph format. I...

That shows the mustard Algae FC levels need after a regular slam is completed based on CYA levels and how long those levels need to be maintained to wipe out the MA ? I made my own chart and would like to add this info. Thanks

Looking to get an idea of how much Muriatic acid to add to the Pool to adjust PH. The muriatic acid I Have is 24%. (and I have a Vinyl liner) using my TP pro test kit FC 17 CC 0 Total Alkalinity 110 PH on the comparator block it is over 8 on my Digital PH reader purchased with my test kit...

So my water is crystal clear but the robot filters show some green. Am I paranoid ? Fc 12 Cya 80 Ph 7.8 TA 110 Calcium 200 I did slam the pool about 10 days ago bc I saw dust. Water is clear and FC is not dropping more that I can catch on a test. Any I ok or is the residue in the robot...

Coming off a slam and slowing my Fc to naturally float down. I do need to balance the chemistry tonight but my testing this morning is ; FC is at 22 ppm down from 31-33 during the slam. Cc is zero CYA is at 80. The PH is 8 The rest were ok before the Slam and I don’t think they matter much...

Can someone who knows why please tell me who the FC Slam chart is no longer posted in an easy to find location. I really helped me when I had a problem and its crucial to understanding the CYA / FC relationship. Not to mention a great quick reference when you need it, like when you need to SLAM.

If there is such a thing. My Cya got up to 80 and my son had a rager of a 4 of July with 6 couples who were in and out of the pool day and night over the whole holiday weekend. I was there but did not realize the bather load would drop FC so much. Nothing too tragic but I got to the house last...

Planning a SWG so I can stop stressing about my seasonal accumulation of CYA and the balancing FC bumping to compensate. The company that did this was excellent and they sell Pentair and Hayward. I was hoping they sold Circupool because I want a 60k unit and Hayward does not may one and tbe...

I have been adding a scoops of DE directly into the skimmer basket nearest the filter. Is this an OK method or should it be mixed in a bucket and added diluted onto the skimmer? Thanks for the clarification

The circupool RJ60 makes 3.1lbs per day FC. From what I understand that running 24x7. I have a 38,000 gallon pool and 60,000 swg is the biggest they make I was looking for an 80,000 to get 2x per posts I’ve read here. How many Lbs of FC do I need to make a day to maintain my pool. I...

My pool steps are starting to show some micro cracking and I have had some marks come through from mounting hardware. I also have some general staining. Is there a product like bath fitter for pool steps ? My vinyl liner is in perfect shape so I’d like not to drop water level to replace...

So not too much sleep last night. My pool Maintence is on my mind. CYA is my biggest issue and it builds up from my store bought pucks. I discovered there are unstabized pucks I can buy. $170 for 20 lbs. may give them a try. Expensive but I hope it keeps the Cya from climbing and then I boot...

I have been reading all I can about SWG and i came across someone who is using this product. They had gone through several SWG in 10 years and went this route and they are happy, So can anyone who is using one tell me how they like it? Questions: 1. How much chlorine will I go through in an...

I know I have read it here not to be concerned about phosphates. I am not sure why that is? I guess if Chlorine is high enough the phosphates (food for algae) dont mater bc there is no algae to eat it. is that the thinking? I do keep Orenda PT-10000 on hand just in case. I have used it...

OK- A little backstory, my Pool is 38,000 gallons. Its a vacation home I use weekends only for the summer. I am having dual hip replacement surgery in May and I am pretty banged up now so just empting the skimmer and adding chlorine is not easy. I have successfully maintained my pool with...

I have a vacation home and pool maintenance is a bear. I tend to over chlorinate when I leave Sunday and shock Friday evening when I arrive and balance Saturday and Sunday. I use the chlorinator with pucks all week. My Cya drifts up mid summer and I dump and refill too much. Need something...

I had hernia surgery 9/22 and was not sure how long my recovery would take. I’m doing well. Since I closed my pool earlier than usual I took my FC up to 25 and it’s covered by a loop lock mesh cover. The Cya was at 70 and the rest of the metrics we within range when tested the weekend of the...

So I closed the pool last weekend. Things went well. Water temp was 70. Hoping that won’t be a problem. Took the FC up to 24 and my Cya was 70. I do have an empty puck floater teathered and centered. I’ll be able to pop the corner in November test water and fill floater as needed. I am only at...

When my CYA was 80 I kept the FC at 11 Now my CYA after some water exchange is at 70, I have pucks in the chlorinator and know the CYA will climb back over time. if I left my FC at 11 is it more aggressive to swimmers skin (eyes) and equipment than when the CYA was 80?

I’m on my last bag of DE and my local pool store is now pushing the the wood pulp replacement product. Anyone using it here ? I’d love to hear your opinions. I’ve read up on it and it’s supposed to filter better which is a plus but you are not supposed to use phosphate removers with it bc it...

Tested my water Fc 11 Cc 0 CH 325 TA 70 PH 7.8 Cya 80 Plugged into pool math but it’s not telling what to add and it’s not holding my results. Some Guideance on what to add and in what order would be appreciated. Thanks

I see where the SLAM chart is and I have read a few times that if there is mustard algae there is a further process. can you please drop a link to it here? I would like to read up on it. and hope I never need it. Thanks