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    How do Hydrostatic Valves Work? How can I know nothing is wrong with mine?

    I have some water balance issues that are best solved by a water change. I'm new to TFP, so if there is a thread that addresses my question feel free to point me to it. I didn't see it when I searched, but I may not be good at searching the forums yet. I did a little recreational free...
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    Where to start with balancing water?

    I'm trying to get a handle on my pool water and have read the "pool school" stuff. I know the water is off balance, but I'm not sure which parameter to try and move first. I'd like some suggestions/feedback. Current readings: (I created a spreadsheet for these for now) FC 2 CC 2.5 TC 4.5 CH...
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    Howdy from Houston

    Hello all, I'm in Houston, TX and have a ~10K/gal in-ground pool. It was in rough shape when I bought the house 8 years ago and it's currently looking as bad as I've ever seen it. I have a lovely crop of algae that defies everything I do to it. :( My pool's redeeming feature is that it...