Search results

  1. M

    Help! Fiberglass pool repair

    I'm reaching out in desperation, because I have had extreme issues with my fiberglass pool, and I need some professional help to repair it. Last year, my pool wall collapsed in a couple of inches due to heavy water pressure on the sides, and I've been trying to fix it every since. I hired a...
  2. M

    Trouble keeping System primed

    I'm about at my wit's end with my pool pumping System. I can't get it to stay primed. I attached a video of what I'm trying... Any troubleshooting ideas appreciated! Priming video
  3. M

    Need to replace SWG

    I have had my SWG for seven years now and never knew I was going to have to replace it. It has finally stopped working, so I'm looking for some DIY advice for the best way to replace it. What's the approved method for doing this? If there's a post or thread on here already, I couldn't find...
  4. M

    Having trouble opening my Cartridge filter

    I'm having difficulty closing/opening my cartridge filter (pic below). It is very difficult to get to "seal", so I have to tighten it way beyond "hand tight". Then when I try to open it up to clean the filter, it is suctioned on so tight that I have to get a hammer claw and pry it open --...
  5. M

    SLAM going on FOREVER

    Hello all -- I've been a member for several years, and had good success, but I'm really struggling to get my pool open this year. I have been in SLAM mode for two weeks as of today, and while I'm seeing progress, my rate of improvement is so slow that I'm afraid it's going to be time to close...
  6. M

    On the Algae Struggle Bus

    Please help! I opened my pool this year with significantly more algae than years past due to some issues I had with my cover at the end of last season (long story). I have been trying to follow the processes on this site to get to a "Sparkling Oasis" but have not been able to make it the whole...
  7. M

    Total Alkalinity in Salt Water Pool

    I'm trying to follow the principles of this site, starting with the article on Water Balance for SWG pools, and I have a question: I started by getting my FC where it needs to be, then added a bunch of CYA to raise from 30 to hopefully 70+ (will take sample in five days). The next thing to...