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I have been maintaining my pool myself for 3 months. I test the FC, CC and pH 2-3 times per week and other tests once every 2-3 weeks. Oct 7 FC 2.5 CC really light pink pH 8 TA 60 CH 250 CYA 65 (measures Sept 12th) I add bleach and muriatic acid based on pool math 1) The pH regularly returns...

When I turn on the main pump nothing happens. The pressure gauge stays at zero. What do you suggest I do?

Ideal Levels & pH Always High I have been maintaining my pool myself for 2 months. I test the FC, CC and pH 2-3 times per week and other tests once every 2-3 weeks. Sept 12th test Results FC 1 CC 0 pH 8 TA 60 CYA 65 CH 240 I added bleach and muriatic acid based on pool math 1) The pH...

I keep getting leaves settling in the bottom of my hot tub. Any suggestions? I was considering getting a leaf rake or vacuum.

I just cleaned my 48 sq ft DE filter on Sunday and my pool pressure reads 15 psi (before cleaning 19 psi) and when I change the discharge and suction to the spa the pressure increases to 35 PSI. I am concerned this is too high. I took off all the jets in the spa and stuck a coathanger in about...

What do I do with the water and DE in the bottom of the filter? There may be a drain plug, yet it's up against the side of the house and then DE would go all over the place.

Is this the correct stuff to put in a DE filter? I am confused when it uses the term "aid" and states active ingredient citric acid and butoxethanol. Arch Chemical 61306 HTH Diatomaceous Earth Filter Aid, 25-Pound Amazon.com : Arch Chemical 61306 HTH Diatomaceous Earth Filter Aid, 25-Pound ...

I am about to cancel my pool maintenance company and did my first chemical testing tonight which resulted in some concerns 1) When testing for FC, the pink solution never changed to colorless. I was doing the test with 10 mL of water and added 30 drops then tested a second time and added 20...

Is there a good app to track pool math info?

I am new to pool maintenance. We have been paying a small local company every month to maintain our pool. I would like to eliminate that expense. I look forward to learning more about pools. This is my intro post then I will post on another forum with specific questions.