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    Poolcenter.com

    Has anyone placed an order with Poolcenter.com lately? My most recent order was never delivered but charged to my CC. I've sent many emails and left many messages and have not heard anything from them. I know I can dispute the charge on my card but I really like dealing with them up until...
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    FC and CYA WAY off???

    Here are my numbers using the TF test kit: FC 1.5 CC 0 ph 7.5 T/A 110 CH 350 CYA (never lost site of the black dot) Temp 103 Salt level 3000 Salt Test Strip indicates 3600 I noticed some small black spots last week and cranked up the cell to 100%. FC level has not budged...
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    Backwashing with DE Filter

    I've read the sticky on this subject and I am still confused. We have a 60 sq. ft. Pentair FNS DE Filter. How much DE do I use after backwashing? As per the sticky I calculated the square footage of my filter and divided it by 8 which is 7.5. On my pool equipment it says one, one pound...
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    What's "purple stuff"???

    I received my last bill from the pool service today. It's amazing how much more chemicals I used since informing them that I will no longer need their services. They charged me $25 for "purple stuff".
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    Fired the Pool Service Company

    I was at home on Monday when the pool man showed up. I asked him to leave the SWG alone. (I have it turned off because my FC has been around 22). He wanted to know why so I told him and he proceeded to test the chlorine. He filled a test cylinder with pool water and put in something pink - I...
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    Just Received my test kits - here are my numbers, help!

    I have an IG 18x34 (approx 14000 gals) gunite with a Gold Line Agua Rite w/a 6' hot tub. Other than that I'm not sure what type of equipment I have. We currently have a pool company maintain the pool but since we converted to the salt system about two years ago we have been wanting to try to...