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I recently put my solar cover on my pool. I am hoping to extend this year's swimming season a bit. My question is, Can I leave the solar cover on the pool until my family and I swim? Or should it come off for a bit every day? I've had it on for about three full days now. With the cover on I'm...

What is the function of this piece of plastic at the bottom of my skimmer? How wide should I have the slider opened or closed? Thanks for any info!

Hello, guys and gals! Recently purchased a couple boxes of HTH liquid chlorinator at the Walmart because they were $6 a box. Box read 10% Sodium Hypochlorite. Is there any difference between this brand and the others I can buy at the local Leslie's or Champion pool stores? The reason I ask is...

Hello, all! I've learned so much on this forum and website I'm beginning to feel like the master of my pool!! Just recently I have noticed a film that accumulates along the waterline at the tile. It only happens on a few tiles around the perimeter of the pool. It doesn't feel slimy, it kind of...

Had the great guys from my pool builder show up today to make a small repair to the pebble finish (just for aesthetics but I want my brand new pool perfect!) on my recently completed pool. I had all of the levels sorted out using my K2006 test kit. They had to drain about 2000 gallons to reach...

Hello all! I've been enjoying my new pool for about two weeks now and just received by Taylor K-2006 kit. Pretty simple to use and my results are as follows: FC 3.5 CC 0 pH 7.6 TA 90 CH 180 CYA ~ 48 Temperature 82 degrees. At about 0900hrs this morning. It's going to be a hot, sunny day and...

Hello all, Recently had an in ground pool installed. Owning a pool is a new venture for me and I appreciate any advice. Thanks!