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I am working on a pool automation system using an Arduino, and I plan to use a peristaltic pump to automatically chlorinate the pool with bleach. I am considering Tygon tubing, but I can't find a solid answer on whether or not bleach will eat it. Does anyone have any recommendations for what...

I am not yet sure if my pumps are 120 or 240 volt, they can be wired for either. Currently there are two mechanical timers which I would like to replace with a single digital timer. I ordered an Intermatic ET1125C which has two outputs - it can either run as two independant SPST switches, or a...

My K-2006 test kit finally arrived today so I ran a test on my water. Here are the results: FC - 0.8 pH - 7.5 TA - 70 CH - 425 CYA - 35 I've had a floating puck dispenser in the pool for the last couple weeks until I could test the water, since I had no test kit before today. Obviously FC was...

My pool has 3 trees that hang over it, and as a result lots of leaves fall in. Does this increase my FC demand due to all of the organic matter? If so, should I aim for slightly higher FC levels, or just stick with the normal levels?

Our new pool has some settling of the deck, most notably at the back of the yard. There is a slab that has sank on one end considerably. It's not directly attached to the coping or pool, there is a flowerbed inbetween. I am thinking of trying to fix it myself by digging under the low end, using...

My wife and I just bought a house with a pool, and I have a few questions. I am somewhat familiar with pools due to several friends that have them, but I have a couple of issues to fix with ours. First and foremost is a leak in one of the return lines at the back of the yard. I have a leak...