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Can I use my suction side vacuum to drain my pool. I have a cartridge filter and I can connect a hose to the pressure relief valve to a sewage drain in the backyard. Has anyone tried this? Can I do it to replace 20% of water every day for a few days in order to lower my CYA?

Hello, I had some yellow discoloration in the spa and I was able to brush it off. I noticed that it has started again in the same spot and also around a seat in the pool. My guess it is mustard algae. I am a new pool maintainer and have been using chlorine tabs since that is what the pool guy...

I have attached 3 pictures where I see the plaster most likely has some problems. I would like the experts here to evaluate the damage and suggest how and how soon should I can go about fixing these. 1) Crack 2) Black Stain 3) Peeling plaster? Thanks.

Hello, can you please help me identify my spa drain cover and also where to buy it from? I think it's similar to the one which is present on the wall. Also, when I drain the spa to repair the drain cover, is there any other cleanup/patchwork I can do within the spa to take advantage of an empty...

Hello all, tet's revisit this query again because I removed the pool cleaner from my skimmer port and things are a bit less confusing now. I've attached the pictures of my equipment and also the two valves in question. All modes of operation below start with both valves pointing to the pump...

Hello, I have Hayward Phoenix pool cleaner which does a good job of getting rid of all the debris which has sunk to the bottom of the pool. I run the 2.6HP Pentair pump at 2200RPM for 8 hours everyday for my 13000 gallon pool. I do not get too much of the large debris except when the gardener...

Hello, I've decided to maintain the pool myself and recently got a new Pentair filter and variable speed pump installed. Everything seems to be working but I don't understand the two valves that are between the spa and the pump. I've attached the pictures. 1) The valve has arrows on them...

Hello everyone. I've had pool for last 6 years when I moved into my home but had the pool guy take care of it. Since I work from home, I have decided to take care of the pool myself. Hoping to learn from all the experts here.