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Hi, I have noticed my pool circulation seems a little weak. I have a new variable pool pump but my return jets are small with no thread fitting. I ordered a slip fitting that was 1.5 in but it was slightly too big. I tried checking around but no one seems to have anything that can fit into my...

Hi, I am currently looking to replace my old pool pump with a new variable speed pump. The pump in question is the Pentair SuperfloVS. When getting prices I am being quoted $1250+ for the pump and install. That seems high in my opinion especially when I see it only for around $650ish? I...

I've had this pole for about a year now and I just got finished cleaning the pool the other day and shortened the pole. Today I went to extend it but it won't budge. I tried twisting and it seems stuck. Any ideas on what could be wrong?

Hey Guys, So I had my pool replastered last year and they replaced the main drain cover. This year I opened the pool and everything was fine then I noticed a sudden lost of water at a very fast rate. Water was at mid skimmer line around 6pm and the next morning it was 3 in below the skimmer...

Last year I had my pool replastered right before closing season. A few things I noticed after the pool was filled and operating was two of the returns seem to have concrete spread over part of the return, which caused me to have to use a smaller plug. 2. The main drain cover was replaced and now...

Hi All, I've finally got my pool rehab and ready to go but now it is time close the pool down in a few weeks. I have been looking at safety covers and I wanted to go with a solid cover with no drains. I wanted to get a loop loc cover but they don't sell directly to consumers and a quote I got...

Hi, I was trying to get my water balanced now that I have the plaster dust gone. I turned on my chlorinator last night and this morning my water went from clear to a cloudy blue. My test readings are as follows: PH 7.2-7.4 CH 350 TA 130 CYA 0

Hi, I just had my pool replastered on friday and during the replaster the pool company fixed some cracks and installed rebar as a means to prevent future cracking. After they were finished the pool looked great but as I filled the pool, 24 hours later I noticed 4 brownish spots near where one...

Hi, I am about to get my pool replastered and the contractor told me that I had to get the pool filled by a water company. I called a few places and they said I would need about 4 or 5 trucks of water for around $1,000. I wanted to know was it some reason I couldn't fill off my house hose? I...

Hi, My pool was leaking and it was due to some cracks that were repaired not done properly. I don't know how long ago the pool was repaired as I've only been in the house for 3ish years. I got an estimate on repairing the pool from one company and they suggested I repair the cracks and epoxy...

This is the first year of me trying to maintain my pool. Still learning but now it's time to close it for the year and the pool service guy that is delivering my winter cover wants to close my pool for $380. I want to save money and try and do it myself I'm just afraid I'll mess something up and...

Hi, I have read some of the FAQ and I have ordered a test kit that will be here by end of week. However, I added shock to my pool last night to help get the process going. I"m going to take you through the events of the pool over the last week. Last Monday - Had pool company open the pool...