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Hello everyone! Sooo I am going to keep this log of my DIY project to help keep me sane! I am sure others can relate. So the pool was in a home we purchased about 5 years ago. In that time we have put in new liner, heater and winter cover. My family has greatly enjoyed having a pool and I have...

So I have to replace a leaky underground return line. Due to the routing and ease of installation I have decided to go with Flex PVC. Can anyone recommend the best Brand (TigerFLEX, HYDROFLEX etc) or requirements for SW pennsylvania? Thanks everyone.

I just added a gas heater to my vinyl pool. My Calcium Hardness is 70. In the past this didn't bother me, but should I raise it up not to harm the heat exchanger? If I should raise it, where to?

So after going back and forth between solar and NG. We decided to go with a Hayward NG heater. My question now comes to controls, automate the system or not? As of right now my pump is run manually. I'm more of a simplest at heart, so I was thinking of a intermatic timer. Also in the back of my...

Summer is here!!! Just opened for the 2014 season and my second TFPC season. FC 1 ALK 50 PH 7.2 CYA 40 Water temp is 71 and the water is as clear as when I closed it in October. Going to add some solar panels and a control system. Going to be a good season!! Thanks again to TFP.

Being in SW Pennsylvania my pool season is coming to a close. I will be closing up in 2 weeks as the leaves will just be too much for me to keep up with. This site has been a huge resourse for me and keeping my pool sparking clear. Having almost completed my 2nd year as a pool owner, I wish I...

So I am new to all this, so if I am off base please let me know. I would like to add salt to my pool for the added "feel". I do not have a SWG, so how is the best way to add it? Just dump SLOWLY and brush? Does the salt effect the pump and filter? Pool Calc says 350lbs to get 2000ppm, which I...

ok so here it is just got the test kit. FC 5 TC 5 CC 0 PH 7.2 TA 120 CYA 60 Doent seem to bad right? CYA high from granular triclor use I guess.... I just got some BBB and making the switch. Question is TA is high because i was using triclor, should I try to bring this down since im making...

A little background story.....I am a new pool owner, last season. To get the pool up and running I had to have the liner replaced. The contractor who did the work suggested that he install and new liner track as the old one was in bad shape. (if i remember correctly it was seperated from the...

Hi, what a great resourse this site is. I am a new pool owner, new home owner and new dad. What a year... I never owned a pool before and I'm learning as I go, More or less I am a DYI guy. When we bought the house I did pay (probably over pay) for a new liner, but lessons learned. I'm sure to...