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So you get a key for 24 hours total and a GPS unit. It's up to you to find the pool if you want to take a dip. http://gizmodo.com/you-can-swim-in-a-secret-pool-in-the-mojave-desert-if-1597003794 I'm curious what process they use to keep it sanitized. And how long before it's location is...

So my Hayward 1.5 hp Super Pump (single speed) was leaking last summer. I replaced all the seals on it, and it still leaked. After the season was over I took it off the pool and cleaned it up, stored it in my shed for the winter. I pulled it out this past weekend to get my pool up and running...

I'm hoping to get solar panels for this swim season. I normally open the pool in May, but don't swim until the end of the month or June, depending on the weather. And I close the pool in Sept-Oct depending on weather, but pool isn't used much due to the water temp. I would like to keep the...

So I started my pump up about 2 weeks ago for the first time and it was making a loud whinning sounds. I found it was the front bearing in the housing that had gone bad. Opened the pump and replaced the bearing, but noticed a lot of corrosion around the area (possibly from water/salt). Sealed...

Starting yesterday morning, my Hayward Super Pump had trouble starting. I was glad I was outside to notice the issue when the timer clicked on. When the timer provides the electricity to the pump, it hums like it's trying to start up, but it never clicks over to actually start. I normally just...

http://www.cnn.com/2012/08/08/travel/scary-swimming-pool/index.html?hpt=hp_c2 Would you swim in it?

The 100+ degree heat has finally ended in our area, so I thought I would share how my pool looked on the final day of it. Yes we jumped in right after I took the pictures. As always, thanks for the help and support from everyone on TFP.

My little sister asked if she could throw a surprise Memorial day party for her husband at our house and use our pool. He just got back from serving in Afghanistan 3 months ago (they are stationed many miles away from us and were in town to visit family/friends). I told her of course. Well we...

I just opened the pool last night. It was a bit chilly here, but went ahead and did it anyways, since the pool was starting to grow algae. At Opening Temp: 52 FC: 2 CC: 0 pH: 7.0 TA: 50 CH: 30 CYA: 20 Salt: 1530 I treated it last night, woke up this morning and here are the new numbers. Temp...

I was just browsing some sites and came across this. http://home.howstuffworks.com/swimming-pool2.htm In the second picture it shows the second hole in the bottom of the skimmer is used as an equalizer so that the pump wont suck up air if the water level was to drop below the skimmer level. My...

So my pool is and has been closed for the winter sine november. Our area has seen record breaking rainfall this year that ive had to drain the water in my pool 3+ times to get it below the returns. Im sure i have no chlorine in there as of now. Today we are getting another 2" of rain then it is...

While reading my daily sites this article from Gizmodo stuck out and struck me kind of funny. The link from the article takes you to the pool builders web site I like how it says: "Eco-Smart Filtration Our new Micro ban Pool Filters give you the assurance that you have no Viruses in your...

The past two years I've used my Loop-Loc II mesh cover. It does a great job keeping the sunlight out, but some winters we get a lot of snow, or rain. I find myself draining the pool water and adding chlorine during these months. I'm looking at purchasing one of the cheaper tarp type covers to...

Got online this morning to read up on some news, and one of the local stations headline was: Health officials warn pools to prepare for more crypto So now our local Health Dept is telling all public pools to super chlorinate to kill the organism. :pukel: Article

All I have to say is...Wow what a view form that infinity pool. Link More pictures Some larger images of the pool.

I've been thinking about this for awhile, and after running my full tests yesterday I got to thinking. After you run your tests do you towel dry the test cylinders and the TC/pH test square off before you store them away in your test kit, or do you just store them away wet?

I was just browsing my normal site this morning and came across a link to this short article. It says you can use a tennis ball to remove oils from the top of the water. http://www.shelterpop.com/2011/07/29/a-surprising-way-to-clean-a-pool/ But if your keeping your pool balanced I don't think...

I ran out of my R-0871 Reagent during testing, and have very little DPD Powder left. I'm also going to need to buy some new pH and chlorine drop test refills, along with more CYA Refill. Is it best to buy these from a local pool store, or should I order them online from TFtestkits or elsewhere...

My wife and I are due to have our first child in August. She wants a child safety fence installed before we open the pool next season. What are the brands out there, and is one recommended more than another?

For the longest time my pH tends to fall and maintain it's levels around 6.8 or so ppm. If I aerate, or add borax I can get it back up to 7.2+ but within a few day's it falls back down. What could be causing this, is it a problem, and how do I deal with it? TA-70 CYA-50-70 (just added...

I bought this salt and was curious if it's the same salt listed in Pool School, before I go dumping 15 bags in my pool. Pool School's listing: Morton® White Crystal® Water Softener Salt in blue bags. Mortons/Lowes Site: Morton White Crystal Coarse Solar Salt. The bags label now says: New...

I wasn't really sure where to post this. Is anyone else having issues accessing the Pool Calculator (http://www.poolcalculator.com). It keeps telling me that the server is not found. I tried Firefox, IE, and Chrome.

Every place i have looked only sells them in a combo pack. Pack of salt strips and a pack of Chlorine/PH strips. Is this the case everywhere now, or can you still buy individual packs of the salt strips?

I've started my research phase for purchasing a SWG. I've been reading a lot of threads on here and everywhere online. I'll be installing the unit myself. I guess my question is which SWG would be best for situation? I know price plays a factor, so I'm probably looking for something around 800...

I've been keeping up with the water chemistry and testing daily. I currently don't have algae. The water is crystal clear and has been. The last outbreak was about a week ago and i fought it until it was gone. Currently my CYA is between 35-40. My pool is in the sun from morning until night, a...

After a cold snowy winter and a very wet april (almost 14" of rain) here are my numbers. How do they look? PH 7.2 FC 7.5 CC 0 TA 50 CYA <20 I think i need to up my TA and def. my CYA.

I just started my pool up tonight for the season. When i went back to check on the pressure at my filter i noticed water around the base of it. I saw it was dripping between the top and bottom portion where the metal belt has splits. I took it apart and inspected the unit and belt and saw...

Not to steal this thread, but do you do your daily Chlorine tests with the TF100 or do you use the Taylor kit that comes with it? If it occurs to you that you might be stealing a thread, you should start a new topic. JasonLion

I have a Hayward superpump Model C48L2N134B1 1 1/2HP 120/230V 18.6/9.3A I was looking for a timer to help reduce the amount of time the pump runs. (currently it's 24/7) I'm kinda of confused looking at them so I thought I would ask. What are my options?

I was looking at adding some grommets to my solar cover (maybe brass) Is there a downside to this regarding chemical reactions with the chlorine?