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By the recommendations I’ve seen on TFP on how often to clean the filter, my cartridge filter is definitely due for a cleaning, however the pressure gauge is still reading 10 PSI when the pump is at 2500 RPM. If my water is clear and pressure looks fine, should I wait until it rises or go ahead...

Has anyone used a Skim-around all-in-one? Does it work? Need to replace my current basket and looking at different options? https://www.skim-a-round.com/collections/see-all-3-models/products/skim-a-round-all-in-one

Is there a routine on how often the cell should be cleaned or are there visible indicators to check? Or other indicators? I have not cleaned or looked at it since it was installed last June (have had no issues so never crossed my mind to look into it).

Is there a certain time of the year when pool water evaporation is more significant than others? This is my first March with a pool and it seems more noticeable than previous months (last June until now).

Are there any specific instructions for replacing the tracks on a Polaris robot (Epic 8640)? My current tracks are leaving black marks on the pool and I wanted to check before I start to physically rip them off. Also, any guidance on when to replace the brushes? The manual mentions checking...

I’m going to add to add a 40lb bag to bring my salt level back up. Since I am not adding multiple bags and not starting with freshwater, is it necessary to turn off the SWG when adding? What happens if the SWG is running while salt is added?

Does anyone know what the white stuff is on the coping? I’ve only seen it one on one block and didn’t appear until recently.

Can anyone tell me if this looks correct? Not sure about the "Return to pool", "??", and "skimmer"

Is this PSI on my filter normal if running at low rpm (800)? I can feel water coming out of the returns

Since the salt cell has been off for the last couple months, I have been adding 10% chlorine once a week (losing ~3ppm per week). Each time I have checked the pH, it has been around 7.2 to 7.4. Pool math says ideal range is 7.6 to 7.8. Should I be adjusting or leave as is?

We have some potential for snow/sleet/freezing rain this weekend and I was wondering if it was worth covering the filter, pump, and heater (not while running)? My two options would be to drape a tarp over the equipment or I could tie the tarp off and suspend it over the equipment. Pump is...

Besides not skimming efficiently, is there any downside to leaving the water level to basically the top of the skimmer? Now that we are in January, leaves or debris is not an issue. I don't think I have had to empty the skimmer (when the water level was optimal) in at least a week or two. We...

We’ve had a few days of warm weather and my SWG temperature is above the minimum for what it needs to operate but I am still getting a low temperature message. Is this normal or does it need a few degrees above minimum to kick back on?

Will the SWG give an error or show the SWG as off when the water temp is too low? My water temp is in the low 40s but it’s still showing normal readings as if it is still producing chlorine. According to the manual, it shouldn’t be functioning if the water temp is under 51F (I think that is...

I've recently had an issue when I press the lift button on the caddy, the robot will attempt to climb to the surface so I can empty it but doesn't make it up anymore (barely halfway). Anyone know what the problem could be?

I’ve been out of town since earlier this month and got around to testing my FC today. It was at 21.5ppm. The last time I tested it, it had been stable for a month or two at ~12ppm. My question is, water temp was around the low 80s/high 70s when it was stable at 12ppm. With the water temp now...

After having the pool installed this summer, this will be my first fall/winter. Is there any reason or advantage for me to close (located in North Carolina) rather than just maintaining it? From what I’ve read, it isn’t that difficult to maintain with liquid chlorine once the SWG shuts off...

How important is CSI? My numbers look okay (I think you can see them) but CSI is -0.58. Is there anything I should be doing to get that number above -0.30?

Going on vacation tomorrow for 6 days. pH is currently sitting at 7.6 Should I bump it down today or tomorrow? So far, I have not had any issues with pH rising dramatically (highest it has got is 7.8 and it level backed down by itself due to rain, etc.) so I have yet to add muriatic acid in...

It looks like my robot is leaving black marks / tread marks around my pool. Anyone know the reason for this or how to remove?

I have a few questions: Is the drain plug the knob with the orange on it at the bottom right? If that is the drain plug, is my heater bypass handles turned correctly to drain the heater? If I am using the heater bypass to get better flow, is it best to drain the heater when not in use for...

Going to be leaving on vacation for 5 nights with nobody to watch the pool. My thought is to cover the pool with a mesh/leaf cover and let the pump and swg continue to run 24/7 as usual. Does any see any issues with this based on my equipment?

I am trying to program my VS pump for different speeds at different times of the day. I thought I had it figured out as I programmed the filter pump to run all day then under that, programmed 4 speeds: pool, speed 1, speed 2, and speed 3 . The issue I am having is that when it is time for the...

With a recent pool install, I am finally getting around to balancing my water chemistry based on TFP and not the pool company who did our orientation. I just tested my water and have a FC of 4.5, pH of 7.6, CYA of 0, TA of 40, and CH of 120. Should I be addressing the CYA first and should I...

Does anyone have recommendations for cleaning techo bloc pavers? We have a few trees that have dropped sap due to aphids and have caused staining. The trees have since been treated and looking for a way to remove the stains. Polymeric sand is between the joints so pressure washing may not be...

To bypass the heater, which way should the handle be turned ? Should the “off” position be facing the heater and handle faces opposite direction?

Water level is above the skimmer due the recent amount of rain. How do I go about lower the water level? At the filter there is a valve that says waste or drain (can’t remember) and will dump water out of the corresponding pipe. Is this how it’s done? Do I need to turn the pump off or...

What’s the minimum rpm needed for the swg to run? I’ve seen mixed answers unless that’s dependent on the set up.

I recently had a new fiberglass pool installed. Pool is 9336 gallons and has a jandy aquapure plc 1400 salt cell. Pool has 4 returns and 1 skimmer. Located in North Carolina where it’s pretty hot in the summer. Does anyone have any initial recommendations on variable speed pool pump schedule...