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So, these spots have been in my pool for about a month. Initially, i thought it was stain that had gotten into the pool. Then, last weekend I decided to do the Vitamin C test and nothing changed. Then, realizing my water was clear but not crystal I decided to do a SLAM with the addition of...

Over the last 5 days, I have noticed algae spots on the sun ledge and in the corner of my swim lane. My water is crystal clear ad no other algae is visible in the pool. I was starting to think that circulation in the area was causing the problem due to no bubblers on the ledge. Today, I started...

I just had a new pool installed and my builder did not label the lines. He quickly told me but with everything going on, I retained very little. I know the valve on the left is for the pool skimmer and drain. I know the 3rd valve from the left is for the hot tub overflow. That is all that I...

I installed the Starite heater for my 5200 gallon pool about two weeks ago. I also purchased a 100# propane tank from Amazon because I have no interest or funds to deal with the propane companies. The 100# tank works great. It does not freeze or frost. I have heated the pool five times...

My pool liner is just over a year old and it has faded from the waterline to the seam at the bottom. Above the watering is as dark as the day I got it and the bottom too. I do not care as long as I get a few years. Initially, I thought the chlorine caused this but if that were the case, the...

http://articles.orlandosentinel.com/2005-07-17/news/POOL17_1_chlorine-pools-and-spas-pools-this-year I just stumbled across this article about commercial pools in my town. It's old but I doubt much has changed. It made me think about how much time I spend dealing with my own pool to make sure...

This is the first time that I have paid attention to the forum through all the seasons and I am shocked how much the posts pick up as the weather warns up. I spent the entire winter maintaining my pool even though we have not swam since September. I do live in Florida so we need to be ready to...

Last week I discovered the Chlorine Liquidator, which will add chlorine to a pool without the need to spend a lot of money or get into complicated installation. I have to say thanks to this forum because once I decided on the Liquidator, I read almost every post that I could find about it. I...

I have been on the site for a while and I have learned so much. I have not bought the recommended test kit yet but I will. However, even without the test kit, I know what to do when I get an algae outbreak and to add DE to my sand filter to trap the finer particles. I know what to look for when...

I have an old freestanding hot tub. When the cover is on, the heater cycles on/off based on the set temp. The temp remains constant and I am happy. However, when I am in the hot tub, cover off of course, the water temp drops 2-3 degrees degrees degrees but the heater will not kick in. On a...

I just want to complain about something that no one can change. In my opinion, the weather in 2014 has been the absolute worst. We had a winter that would not end and a summer that just won't come. In Florida, we get rain and it's cool - afternoon thunderstorms that last an hour and then...

I need to replace this contactor but I have no idea what to order. Can anyone help me determine if this is 240 or 120v, what the amperage is, and how many poles? It controls the heater based on a temp set point. Also, does this device simply plug/screw in or is the soldering required? Any help...

My Intex 2650 Pump is making a noise. I want to take the cover off of the strainer basket to look inside but I can't get it off. I have disconnected the suction and discharge hoses. I have drained the water from the pump but I can't get the cover off. It's a clear plastic cover. Does anyone have...

The T-2006 kit will arrive at my home on Friday. I will do my first real test this weekend. My question is, how often should I run all of the tests in the kit? Should I continue to use the cheap two test kit from Walmart for quick tests? If this has been covered on the forum, please provide the...

I am having a 15x52 Sharkline pool installed that will replace an Intex. I currently do not have the money to buy a new pump and the Intex pump works great. Is there any reason that I cannot/should not use the Intex 2,650-Gallon Sand Filter Pump on the Sharkline pool? I understand the...

I have a new hot tub and I have filled it but I am concerned that it is too full. I picked it up on Craigslist and, of course, the associated manuals were not available. Can anyone tell me where the "full line" is on this hot tub? Currently, I am full above the skimmer but there is water leaking...

A few weeks ago, I found a Proseries mesh toy bag at Walmart (in the pool section) that clips to the side of an above ground pool. I purchased two for just under $7 each. When I got home, I found that each box came with a variety of clips to hold the bag on the pool. I used the clips I needed...