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    Dolphin DX-6 issues

    Yes i have a dx-6 that is 5 years old. Today it started acting up. Cleaner will run for about 10 seconds and shut off for a few seconds then start over. Basket is clean, impeller and tracks move freely. I have reached out to Maytronics but have yet to hear back yet. Any thoughts? ( i did not...
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    Oclt ?

    Just wondering if there’s a minimum amount of time I should wait before testing? I only have 5-6 hrs. Is this sufficient? Sorry I didn’t search. I’m on my phone. Thanks
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    Pool draining / Cleaning

    Suggestions needed. Like many others in our area our pool was flooded from river water. So its a mess and needs to be drained and pressure washed etc. Should i wait a week or longer after the water has receded from around the pool to start draining? I dont want to have issues with the pool...
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    FC rise or operator error?

    i tested at 8:30 pm one hour after adding chlorine fc was 15.5. I tested at 5:00 am, 40 min after pump was on and got 16.5 fc. Operator error or is it possible that i should have waited longer than an hour after initial testing at 8:30 pm? Usually within 30-45 min of adding the results are dead on.
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    OCLT Test

    just wondering does the pump need to run all night for this test? Or can i turn it on 30 min or so before i test the following morning? Thanks
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    Algae inside bubblers

    I have had pool up and running for just less than and year. No issues until now. I noticed green around the bubblers and decided to pull them out. That's when I found the culprit that was eating my FC.. Should these be removed and cleaned on a regular basis? Or do y'all run your bubblers...
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    Burning hands?

    I noticed after getting out of our spa a couple days ago my hands were burning/tingling. This went on for a couple hours. Suggestion/thoughts? FC: 7 CC:0 PH:7.6 CH: 250 TA:70 CYA:50 Borates:50
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    cya testing

    I know your suppose to test in full sun with your back to the sun. I usually don't get home until after dark, or say the sun isn't out. What do you do then?
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    Water sampling

    Do yall go back and forth to the pool to get each sample or just fill a larger container with water? I have been going back and forth for each test.
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    Chemical storage

    Where do yall store your chemicals at? Is it ok to store the chemicals inside a home, like in the utility room? I know bleach is safe, just wasn't sure about any others. Sorry wrong forum, please move if need be
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    Plaster discoloration?

    Kinda hard to see in the pics, but its lighter blue and darker blue streaks in areas. The spa is fine, as it gets darker as you get deeper water. Pool was plastered on 10-16-15. Color is blue surf with abalone shells on the floor. We have beach access in tan (not sure on color name) but its...
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    Robot timers

    The ones that have timers on your robots, how often do yall actually use them? its tough to decide with all the options. Do yall leave them in on a set schedule or toss them in when needed? Any good online sources? Or local in or around the Houston area to purchase from?
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    Pool inspector?

    Not sure if this is the correct spot, please move if need be. Im sure there's not such a thing as a pool inspector, but im needing a knowledgeable hand. We just had a pool built with a rock water fall, bubblers, spa etc. It appears that all the pool including the water features are tied to one...
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    new pool

    New pool owner here, just wondering if anyone could help me estimate how many gallons I have since I have a free form pool?
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    umbrella sleeves-Houston

    Does anyone know where I can pick up 4 or so umbrella sleeves or pole holders in or around Houston? Any info appreciated. pm me or email [email protected]
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    3 ton jumping rock/waterfall

    Hi all, newbie from Texas. Not sure if this is the correct place to post or not. Just now putting things together for a build. My wife and I are thinking about a jumping rock/waterfall. The one builder we have spoken to suggested 3 tons worth of rock for the jumping rock/waterfall. Just...