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Tomorrow will be my first time opening pool and I have questions about the process. First how long after the pump is running should I wait before checking chemistry? I'm sure my FC is still high so if it is above 10 disregard the ph test until it comes down to under 10? I had plumber...

I have an outdoor patio couch set that I am in need of new cushions for. I’m searching for some that will hold up to full sun and be left onside in rain. Any suggestions on Brands or stores to search? Thank you Dan

Dreame Z1 Pro Robotic Pool Cleaner Be the first to write a review Advanced PoolSense™ Technology Maximized Cleaning Coverage 8000GPH Suction Power Hands-On Control Manage and Navigate with Ease $1,279.00 I just saw an add for it and was wondering if anyone here may have tried it? Thanks, Dan

Just had new pool heater installed so this will be my first season with it. It is a Hayward Model #H250FDP. I understand that having a heater I now have to be concerned with CH levels whereas before I paid it no mind....CH was 400 at time of Closing so I should be good with that correct...

CDS brand LC purchased at my local Rural King store for 16.99/case. I saw they just got some in stock and had to buy out of sheer principal in anticipation of the upcoming pool season. But I digress.......I think the first set of numbers mean this batch of LC was bottled on the 49th day of...

So I opened up the cover and gave it a good sweeping. Water was 33dg according to my pool thermometer which was frozen in some ice. Lots of floating icebergs but doable none the less. This will have to do until Spring. Oh and my FC level was still at 12ppm from Slam level at closing time.

So, I am the only one in my family with a pool, so I offered it up for a New Years Day Polar Plunge🥶. So far eight family and friends have taken us up on it and we are taking the dip at noon. I tested chemistry this morning and was happy to see my CL is 19ppm (made to slam level earlier )...

My pool has two Pentair MicroBrite pool lights with a single wall mounted on/of light switch. I would like to have a more easily controlled light rather than flipping the toggle switch a certain number of times to have the desired color. What are my options? Are there any remote control...

So we got our new pool last year, however, did not get a pool heater at the time of installation. We are getting a Hayward 250BTU heater installed this spring by our PB. 1st question Is this the appropriate size heater for to 10,000-gallon FG pool? Also, how will having a heater effect...

I live in the middle of Indiana farm country and my property and pool are surrounded by farm fields on all sides. I have what looks like skin flakes all over the pool then realized it was dust from the bean fields (at least I think it is). I take a skimmer to it every day and it just goes...

Seems to me TFP's and Orenda's philosophies are pretty similar. I have both apps on my phone and use both. My specific issue is during the summer I had what looked like an oil slick on top of my water (from all the sunscreen I'm assuming). This mess would eventually attach itself to the...

Will be my first closing ever so please bear with me. It is my understanding that my water level at time of closing needs to be 3/4 UP the skimmer to support the weight of the auto cover during winter. I believe you can use this device to close off skimmer? I assume this device plugs off...

While I believe I got a handle on the chemistry side of things I have to admit the thought of closing my pool by myself scares me. It seems to be such a complex process and if I screw it up it will cost thousands to repair. As a brand-new pool owner should I hire my pool builder for the...

I realize you're supposed to back wash a sand filter when the pressure climbs to approximately 10psi above normal. So far in my short time of being a pool owner my filter has never risen this much. So I backwash once per week whether it needs it or not? Is this what you would do? I've...

I'm just curious to know if most people run their pumps 24/7. My pump hasn't been off since I my pool was complete approximately one month ago. I've read VS pumps are very economical to run especially at the lower rpms. I run mine at 3000rpm for 2hrs, 2500rpm for 4hrs and 1750rpm for the...

My completed pool project is one week old. My Auto Cover was just installed two days ago (very nice but insanely expensive). I noticed when I went out to get a water sample this morning when I retracted the cover to get the water sample steam just rolled off like fog in the morning. It was...

Please tell me what to do to get into TFP levels (you might need to dumb it down for me as in add this much borax or this much LC etc.) Water temp 84dg ALK: 100 PH: 7.4 FC: 5 CH: 280 CYA: 45 All testing was done with my Taylor K-2005 (the recommended FC test is on order) Thanks a bunch and...

Boy, I'm so thankful I stumbled on this site! Brand new pool owner here. So, a little about myself, I'm a 57-year-old retired LEO from my home county in Indiana. Been here all my life. I think I did my research and decided to go with a fiberglass pool. There seems to be so much to...