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So I am a pool newbie having had this pool for 2 1/2 years with the purchase of the house. I'm the guy who tries to do things himself before calling A professional. I recently noticed that regardless of how often I ran the filter, my pool is not getting clear and algae doesn't seem to go...

When I bought the house with the pool two years ago, I found this site. It has been both interesting and helpful. I now think I need assistance regarding my DE filter. I have done numerous backwash/rinses during the past two years, but have never done anything else to maintain the unit...

From my experience, as well as others on this and other boards, it appears that these sponges were out rather quickly. I saw on Amazon that one individual had zip tied a green scouring pad to the sweeper. He believes that the solution is much longer lasting. Any suggestions as to why that...

Hello everybody, I have a 23k in-ground pool. I am in N. Calif. just above Sacramento . I have read numerous posts about closing a pool in a cold/freezing climate but that doesn't apply to me. Freezing temps are rare, but I do have oak trees that will be dropping copious amounts of leaves and...

This is my first winter with a pool. It is an inground approximately 22,000 gallons. I recently converted to a pentair v/s pump. While I don't expect to be swimming, I also do not plan on covering my pool during the winter. Are there any suggestions as to running the pool more or less during...

I am located in Northern California where I may get snow possibly once a year. While I don't plan on using the pool during the winter, I also did not plan to cover it. Is that a mistake? Is there a chemistry that needs to change during the winter months? Also, with the expected El Niño coming...