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Hello, I have pool that's 9 feet at its deepest. I was wondering if people ever raise the level of their deep ends? If so, is this a big expensive project? thanks

I'll be working on fixing a long hairline crack in my pool this weekend. Just wondering what type/brand of epoxy I should be getting to fill the crack with. Any advice is appreciated.

As I continue to pump water out of my pool to get to the crack near the main drain, I've noticed lines of dead algae on the dry parts of the pool. Almost like water lines, but green. Before I fix and fill my pool, I'm wondering if these lines are going to be a problem. Do I need to somehow...

Does anyone have experience with pool putty epoxy to fill cracks in the pool plaster? If so, how long can I expect this stuff to last? Thanks

Great! I'll look into that. Do you know if I'd need to open the crack wider to get down to the gunite and put putty there too or would just sealing the crack be enough?

I'm not 100% sure yet that there is a crack at the bottom of my pool, but all signs are pointing that way. I had a great leak detector guy come out yesterday who checked all the plumbing, lines, lights, coping, tile, deck, and even swam around the entire pool for about 30 minutes looking for a...

Did a 12 hour bucket test. It wasn't perfect because it rained last night, however the water level in the bucket went up slightly while the pool level went down about an inch. So what's my next step? Thanks

A quick question about the bucket test for this problem...how do I plug the outlets and inlets? Does the local pool store sell a plug or cover?

Definitely no noticeable built-in overflow. Nothing out of the ordinary in the skimmer either. - - - Updated - - - The last big storm we had, I backwashed some water out to get the high water level down to normal.

Thanks for the replies. I'll be trying the bucket test tomorrow. I've never heard of that. How do I find out if my pump is one of them? Thanks.

I'm not 100% sure but it sure looks as if there's a leak in my pool. We had some pretty good rain 2 days ago which filled my pool above the tile line. This morning, with no sun out and a solar blanket on, the water level is at the half way point of the tile. At least down two inches in two days...

Just trying to be clear since I'm still a newish pool owner...the weir should be bobbing up and down when the filter is on, right? That action is what regulates the amount of water and dirt going into the skimmer and actually helps suck down surface dirt? Also, besides taking the weir out, is...

So I've noticed a lot of fine debris floating on the surface. I've always had problems with fine debris, but lately it seems like more is on top. Maybe it's my imagination. Either way, I also noticed that my weir is not bobbing up and down. It seems stuck "laying down" when the filter is on...

It's at 425. I'm trying to get down to 350 and the pool calculator told me to replace 18%.

So I need to drain 18% of my pool (3400 gallons) because my CH is too high. How do I know when I've drained enough of the water? Or not enough? Right now, I'm just guessing that by the time it reaches the second step, it's good. Any better way of telling? Thanks

My pump is not even a year old so I really didn't bother checking the ribs in the filter. I just assumed they're still in good shape and not ripped. I guess I'll have to open it back up and check this weekend. Also, I put in 8 scoops of DE, which I've read is a good amount for my size filter...

I cleaned my filter this weekend and right after putting DE through the skimmer, I noticed the pool getting cloudy. Is it normal to see some DE get back into the pool after cleaning the filter? I let the filter run over night and everything seems to be normal now. Thanks

So I cleaned my filter for the second time since it was installed last year. After I added the DE I noticed that the pool got cloudy. I'm running the filter its full cycle to see if it clears up, but is it normal to see DE back in the pool after adding it to a clean filter? Thanks!

So a few pieces of tile above the water line fell off. Looking for fix. Any advice is appreciated!

So a few pieces of tile above the water line fell off. Looking for fix. Any advice is appreciated!

I'm thinking about buying a solar blanket but had a question about pool maintenance. Do I need to take the cover off completely every time I need to add chemicals to the pool? Thanks

As far as bleach, I'm wondering why that is the preferred sanitation method around here. I've been using it since I found this site and everything is fine, but it seems more expensive to me. I go through at least 6 gallons a month at about $3.30 per gallon. I'm sure I'll be using more during the...

I just got a Hayward Phoenix 4x suction cleaner, but I have no idea how long to run it for. I have a dedicated side port for it, so do I just leave it in the pool the entire time and take it out when swimming? Or is it a more of a use when needed kind of thing and then store it in the garage...

Thanks for the responses. I'm going to try a silt leaf rake. I had no idea that was even a thing. I just ordered one through Amazon. I'll update if it doesn't do the trick, but I have high hopes it will work.

So for the last few weeks I've had a problem with a lot tiny debris just floating around the surface of my pool. And I can't seem to get rid of it. I've cleaned my filter. I added the right amount of DE. I run it for 8 hours a day. I skim. I brush. I even have a thigh high sock on my skimmer...

I opened up my skimmer this morning and saw a few tiny worms, a couple of rolly pollies, and a few other little bugs just moving around. Here are my test results from last night: FC 3.6 pH 7.8 TA 100 CH 300 I didn't test CYA because I just refilled my pool on saturday and added CYA sunday...

So I've noticed a lot of debris floating around with the light on. During the day, the water looks clear. Is this a problem I need to tackle or is this normal? I just cleaned the filter this morning, after doing a drain and refill to deal with high CYA.

Yeah, I just saw that. Thanks for the advice. I'll aim for 29 pounds of CH increaser.