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We opened the pool early this year because of Covid and we were home and had time. We’ve definitely had a spring here in NC with lower temperatures and rainy weather. I have added liquid chlorine multiple times and it never goes up! Here are my readings from this morning: pH <7 TA 40 FC & CC...

Hello All- We just opened our pool this week. I dumped 2 gallons of liquid chlorine in and tested. The FC was non-existent . I noticed after that the DPD powder is expired as well as some of the other reagents in the kit. Where is the best place to purchase new ones? I have the Taylor...

Recommendations? Is the Dolphin really worth the price difference? We have a 30ft round.

How hard are they to install? We haven't opened the pool for the season so the water level is already below the return. The pool store quoted $299 for light and install. I am super nervous when it comes to anything liner related. We had a pool wall issue last year, had to replace the liner...

Hi everyone! We had a liner replacement and new water this week. Yesterday I tested the water and FC-1.0, ph-8.0, TA- 80, and CYA- I never could get the dot to get cloudy. I vacuumed it, backwashed it and then added 1lb of shock. This morning my FC is non existent. Like never would turn pink...

Hello All! We have recently replaced our liner and installed a bottom drain in our 30' round above ground. We are in need of a new vacuum head at the least (the bristles are falling out) but while I'm spending money I thought about researching for a robot. The problem I am seeing is that most...

Hello all! At the end of last year we had an issue with a hole in the pool wall. My dear husband swore he never would have mowed near enough to the pool to throw a rock or anything that could have damaged the pool. It was a perfect tiny circle, almost like a bb. I posted on here for help...

We came home from vacation and found a hole in the side of the pool wall. What are my options?!? - - - Updated - - - - - - Updated - - - It seems like it goes through to the liner and is leaking a little. Can I patch the liner and use something like JB Weld on the wall?

Hi Friends! Tell me how I’m doing! We’ve had rain EVERYDAY for about 3 weeks now and just had Alberto come through. I’ve been trying to keep my levels stable. I know I need bleach, but here is my readings from this morning. CYA-40 FC- 1.5 CC- not present PH- 7.4 TA- 100 CH- 200 What do I...

I’m posting here because I feel like you guys know me lol! But if it needs to be moved let me know. We have been dealing with days and days of HEAVY rain. My water still looks good with the exception of some leaves in the middle. My FC is barely like a 1. I’m worried it’s going to start...

Hi Everyone! Relatively new pool owner here so I need all the help and encouragement I can get lol! We opened our pool last week, finally got the water level high enough and are slowly adding and testing to get the water balanced. I vacuumed and backwashed yesterday morning. I did have to add...

Hi everyone! I’ve just opened our above ground pool and the water is beautiful! I have always used the pool stores but I’ve finally came over to the light. I ordered my Taylor K-2006C kit but I have NO idea what I’m doing. I’ve read the Pool School posts but I’m an accountant and never was...

I'm new to the forum and only 2 years into pool ownership, so bare with me for this very stupid question. I'm in NC and we've had several warm days. I see lots of people mentioning opening the pool before water temp reaches 60 degrees due to algae growth. But, how do you know the water temp...

We purchased a set of "wedding cake" steps last year for our new above ground pool. I detested them the entire time. We got the PVC pipes and filled them with sand etc... but they still floated and moved especially if there were lots of kids playing or splashing. Not to mention getting them...