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First a pump question. I can set 3 things in the pump section of my app. The pump. The heater. And the pool fountains. Pump is set higher when fountains are on. Heater is set to 40 GPM. It seems the heater pump level overrides the fountain setting. I feel like it has not always been this...

Hi all, I've got all the stuff to add borates to the pool on order. having researched, couple questions. I am adding boric acid to the pool. my ph is currently about 7.5. we've had bad weather recently so I havent been able to run the fountains overnight to bring the PH up to 7.6-7.8 where I...

recently opened the pool. got to thinking about things I'd like to improve, and what is really worth the effort or not. 1. found that the ring on the outside of one of my eyeball returns is cracked. in researching replacement pieces, I discovered that there are different, eyehole sizes. I...

anyone know where I can get some bulk O rings for my pump and heater plugs? they were cracking. on amazon, I only found full plug replacements. seems silly to buy a whole new plug when just the o rings need changing.

Since I’ve owned the pool, it was here when I moved in, I have not messed with the pump settings outside of making sure the fountains were good. I was thinking of lowering my speed to save some energy this summer. My pump has typically been around 2500 rpm, and I run it 24/7. From my reading...

Hey all. After opening this year I see that I need new o rings for both my pump and heater. Is there a good place to get these? Pentair intelliflo and mastertemp 250.

Had the pool closed yesterday. This brought my first season following the TFP method to a successful end. The only thing I did to my pool all summer was adjust chlorine and ph. Easiest season I’ve ever had. And I feel more confident about my pools overall health. I think I’m going to try...

I have been having a lot of trouble keeping my chlorine up the last couple days.. My first thought is unseen algae. But when my levels started to drop, they never went below the safe range for my pool. So I should not have been growing any algae. My other thought is that the liquid chlorine...

Hey gang. Moved into a house with a pool years ago. In ground pool has no ladders, but does have the holes to instal them. Where should I get a ladder? I would like the ability to fold it up so I can close the automatic cover.

I'm considering getting one of these. I saw a short thread about them. anyone else have these? how are they? worth the cost and shipping? https://ledecsun.com/en/

I picked up the ph meter that was recommended here because I'm a numbers guy. I dont do so well with the different shades on the ph tester. My confusion is that it seems the ph meter is effected by light. the instructions say to swirl the meter in the water until it stabilizes. But it never...

How dependable is the salt reading on the SWG? I’ve been getting some fluctuations recently having not done anything to the pool. I picked up the salt read strips. I assumed those weren’t any more dependable than the typical pool chemical strips. Have t used them yet though. I’ll try them...

Hi all Opened the pool a couple weeks ago. Just starting the tfp approach. I have a swg and an automatic pool cover. The pool stays covered when not in use. I do try to open it up once a day just to air it out. My chlorine goal is 4 generally. It seems that every time I check the pool I’m at...

Unit moves forward about a foot. Backwards a little. Then stops. Here is the error message. Any ideas?

My CH is a bit on the high side for a vinyl pool. In my research here, its not at a danger level, but I would like it lower. I used to use the bags of shock weekly, not realizing that I was adding Calcium each time. I no longer use that stuff. SO, will my CH gradually go down from pool use...

Looking for some new cartridges. Was going to get another set of pleatcos. But their prices have gone up a lot. Has anyone tried Poolpure filters? Price looks good. Reviews are good as well. Figured I’d ask the experts. I’ve been looking on Amazon. If there is a better place to buy from...

I’ve got a prowler 930. Filters are old. Where is a good place for replacement filters?

hey all. Just opened the pool. Was met with very cloudy water. Assumed I need to try the slam. Tested water. Ph 7.2 Fc 0 Cc 0 Ch 550-525 Cya can’t get a reading. Water temp 55 degrees I kind of expected zero chlorine. My Cya was about 30 when I closed. So I’m surprised that I can’t get...

Hey all, we had a coverstar cover installed a couple years ago. The instal was supposed to include a nice bench to cover the equipment, but the contractor stole our money and left us with the exposed spool and motor. Anyone know of a good place to call to have one of these made? seems like...

Hello all, first, Yes, I have read the "opening your pool" guide. I joined up here during the last part of the pool season 2022. I've been using the knowledge here to keep the pool since. Our pool came with the house when we moved in right before the pandemic. Since then, I have paid a...

Anyone have a line on a good place to buy replacement patio furniture cushions? That stuff be pricey!!

beautiful pool came with the house we moved into about 3 years ago. I have been having the people from the local pool store open and close my pool because we were not pool people. I'm still not comfortable opening and closing on my own, but I know I'm paying way too much for the service...

Looking at the chart. Min cya level listed is 60 for a swg pool. But my pool has an automatic cover on it most of the time. So I see people recommend about 30 cya. At that level, what should FC be at?

Hey all. Just got my tf-100 test kit today. I ran the cya test and I am getting no reading. Liquid stays clear. This implies that I have 0 cya. However. My colorQ tester said yesterday that I had 76. The pool store read it at 55. I’m having trouble believing that I have 0. One possibility is...

Hey all, new guy here. I have a ColorQ 2x for testing my water. took my water to the local trusted pool store to get my water tested. These guys are the best available in the area, even though they mostly try to push their chemicals on me. anyway, the results from them, and from my color q...