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  1. pool_novice

    Calculating Volume of Irregular Pool

    Does anyone have any tips for how to calculate the volume of an irregular-shaped pool? I've included a satellite image of it here. Here are rough measurements: 30' length from end-to-end (longest point) 10-13.5' across at the narrowest and widest points Shallow party pool - only about 3-5'...
  2. pool_novice

    Calcium Hardness Ideal Level

    Last week I tested my calcium hardness and the result was 307. I could be mistaken, but I think the Pool Math app told me that level was fine when I entered it. Now it’s a week later and I’ve added some other updated results (TA went down by 20), and the app is telling me the calcium hardness is...
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    Partial Drain Advice

    I’ve owned this pool for the last 8 months and continued with the same pool service the prior owner used for the last 7 years. They use tablets in it and we started having algae at the end of last season. They tested the CYA this week and of course it was off the charts - he estimated probably...
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    Flooded Light Fixture - Tips for Replacing/Repairing?

    Hello! The latest issue I have discovered with my new old pool is that there is water in the light fixture. I didn't realize this until yesterday and we have used the light for night swims several times in the last few weeks - whoops. I have only been in this house for a month and didn't have...
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    Intermatic Timer Replacement Help

    Hello - my pool is running an old dual Intermatic timer (T1202 MT). The right timer is used to operate the booster pump which in turn runs my Polaris cleaner. It will turn off, but never on automatically. I replaced the set tab things and it still won't turn on automatically so I believe the...
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    New Pool Owner - SWG Advice Needed

    I've just purchased a home with an in-ground pool. I'm a first-time pool owner but am determined to maintain it myself, so am trying to learn as much as I can here. The pool has an old SWG control panel in place, but I do not see an inline SWG/cell anywhere. This pool was built in the '90s so...