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    Sealant for the skimmer

    Hi all, Happy summer!!! I'd like to ask for recommendations for product to seal the surrounding of the skimmer. There is some leakage around the skimmer area. I notice that water level drop to about 1-2cm above the bottom line of the skimmer and stay there. The leakage has happened before...
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    Problem with the float valve at the skimmer?

    Hi, There are some problems with the pool circulation. Hope experts here could help me diagnose the problem. Thanks! So.. The problem is: When the pump is running, I notice that there is no water flow at the skimmer that has the float valve. But when the pump just started running, I saw the...
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    pool leaks until reach the bottom line of skimmer

    Hi, everyone, I notice the leak since this summer. It seems to get more severely recently. Hope I can get some advice here and fix the problem. I close the pump, leave every ins and outs as usual, did not add the water since 12/9. In the first three days (till 12/12), the water leaks from the...
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    Timer can turn on but not turn off the filter?

    The filter timer was set from 10am to 2pm on high and from 7pm to 8pm on low. However, I found that recently, the filter can start on the set time but it can not stop on the set time. What's wrong with it? I just moved in this house and does not have the manual for the filter. I am in Texas. It...
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    Received TF-100. Some questions about chemical and leakage

    The test result is PH 8.2 FC 0.5 CC <0.5 TC <1 CYA around 20-30 CH around 420 TA around 90 Should I lower the ph value first and then add lot of bleach? The water is still clear now. Do I need to shock ?have not do any shocking before?? Do I need to adjust CYA level also? How often do I...
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    Question about using the bleach

    Hi. I am new to this forum and new to the DIY pool maintenance. Since I am still waiting for the delivery of 100 test kit. This week, I am using the test kit from home depot. The chlorine level is around 1.0, ph level around 8.2, acid demand is 2drops, TA is 10 drops. I just bought some 8.25%...