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I'm nearing the end of" Slamming" my pool. I added cellulose to help my sand filter clear the pool. Do I need to add it each time I back wash? I am only back washing when filter pressure increases by 25%. Pressure increased after about 40 min of circulating-I backwashed & resumed filtering. I...

I am mid shock process & now that my steps are sparkling clean, I noticed a very small amount of sand on 2 steps. When I say small amount, I mean less than a palm full scattered. No other sand noticed out of any of the other returns, nor any noticed in the Polaris filter. The filter seems to be...

Would it be safe to put my Polaris in the pool during the shock process?

My husband was able to get the bolts loose, but cannot get the ladder out. HELP!!

This is the 21st summer with our diving board. The bolts at the back of the top side appear very rusty. They obviously need replacing. Should we go ahead & take off the board & move the base & inspect the mounts as well? Is this a DIY project, or should we call a professional? I don't want that...

I have metal stains on my fiberglass pool steps & at the water line. I have citric acid to remove the stains. I have to drain approx. 1/2 of my pool water due to REALLY high CYA. Could I go ahead & treat for metal stains before draining my pool? I think stains came from rust on the ladder, which...

I am a new member & boy am I glad I found you all!!! We have had our pool for 21 years and I am just now beginning to really learn how to easily care for our pool!! In the past, we just checked salt, ph & chlorine with "dip strips"( should be "dip sh***" lol). Our pool was a green SWAMP for the...

Split by moderator from HERE. Please start a new topic for your own questions. Thanks, jblizzle I wanted to know this as well..so I connect my vacuum hose over the closest skimmer to the pump, close the second skimmer & let the water go to waste?