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Have a 30k pool and my single speed Jandy pump finally gave in. New capacitor didn't help. My pool guy is recommending the AquaStar Pipeline Variable Speed Pump 3HP. Anyone heard or have any experience with this brand? I would also welcome any recommendations. Any insight is much...

Hey Pool Friends! I discovered a few rust spots recently. Could they be caused by fertilizer? What can I use to get rid of them? Your help is most appreciated!

Hello Everyone! Instead of buying expensive conditioner or the whole CYA in the sock trick, I bought some regular Leslie's 3" jumbo tabs. My CYA is below 20. I was going to use these to get my CYA up to serviceable levels of 30-40 and, in the process, chlorinate the pool. I plan to get back...

Hi Everyone! I am having an issue with my pool...obviously:) I noticed a small amount of mustard algae in my pool a few weeks ago and did 2 nights of the overnight shock test and got finally got the proper result. However, since then, my pool still does not seem to hold chlorine very well. I...

I just did my water testing and here are my results where CSI = -.23 CH 3.5 FC 0.0 PH 7.8 TA 7 CYA 40 CH 450 Borates 50 Temp is 35F I noticed when I used the pool calculator, if I adjusted the ph to 7.6, it would change the CSI to -.39! I always thought I need to keep my PH around 7.6 to 7.4...

My CH level was 410 last year. Now it is at 460. How high is too high? What are some ways to bring this down. I tested the refill water and it is 210. The PoolCalculator says to refill 63% of my pool water. Any other ways to do this?

Hello Everyone, I use the recommened TF test kit and had a few questions. When conducting the CYA test, I mix the bottle, wait AT LEAST 30 seconds and then mix again and test. With that said... 1) If I wait exactly 30 seconds, I get a read of 35. If I wait around 2 minutes, I get a read of...

Any suggestions? Pool Builder says every 4-6 weeks. If my pump pressure hasn't increased, do I need to backwash?

I buy my bags of DE from the Riverbend Sandler pool supply store. Is there a difference in DE? Thanks. Mo

We noticed a bad smell around where the scuppers shoot water out. Is there a way to fix this? It smells like a mix between rotten muddy grass and animal excretion. We don't have any pets! Please help!

I bought 3 25lb bags of 100% pure Boric acid from DudaDiesel. I have 1/2 of a 25lb bag left. Where can I store it? I have an outdoor plastic shed with DE and MA, each in a separate plastic tub with lid. Can I store it there? I live in Texas and it gets easily over 100 in that shed. Please...

Just got my Boric Acid shipment from DudDiesel! Superquick! Here are my numbers. I was advised to keep it at this level to prevent a scaling issue. Are these numbers safe for long term? Should I raise my TA or PH any? FC = 5 CC = 0 PH = 7.3 TA = 50 Calcium = 410 CYA = 35 Borates = 0 The...

Your help would be great! 1) I ordered 3 25lb buckets of this stuff. Is this the right product? Boric Acid, 25 lb - FREE SHIPPING • 100% Pure Tech Grade • Granular Form • Free Shipping via Priority Mail large Flat Rate Box 2) They have a food grade boric acid. I did not order...

I have been adding the pool calculator's MA measurement to my pool; however, I never get the PH down to the desired level based on the amount it tells me to add. It seems I have to add double the MA to get the desired affect. I did check the bottles for the correct strenght and plugged it into...

I am in Dallas, TX and we have hard water. My calcium is a bit over 400 right now. The pool is around 2 years old. I do get deposites on my waterfall and on the tile splash. A) is this level dangerous to my equipment/pipes/etc B) How to get rid of the deposits C) How to decrease the...

Any tips on where to buy the cheapest pure boric acid? I am weighing my options on whether to go the boric acid or the borax/MA route. I have a 28K pool and the calculator said 1) 67 pounds of boric acid or 2) 22 76oz boxes of borax and 6 gallons of MA. Does this sound right? My current...

I am new to the BBB Method and I appreciate all the help! 1) Is there any harm on keeping my chlorinator tab setting at 5 without any pucks in it? Or should I set it to 0. 2) I was out of town and let my chlorine get to 0. I added my usualy 2 bottles of bleach and all is fine. I am now a...

I am starting the BBB method today. Got a 28K in ground pool with colored plaster and pebble surface. How long after adding bleach can i add MA as it is near 8.0 right now. Also, how long should i wait to test the FC and CC levels if I add the chlorine at 4:30pm. My pool usually turns off at...

Hello Everyone, I am a longtime reader and first time poster. Our pool was built 15 months ago by Riverbend. I have been fighting PH the whole time. It feels like I am pouring MA in all the time. I have used the store "recommended" expensive chemicals and have experienced many of the issues...