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Hi all, Just wondering if it is possible to use drop in above ground steps for an inground pool. My shallow end is flat bottomed and 18 feet x 20 feet. Steps would go in the middle. I currently have "cake steps" but they are old and tired looking. I can mount the arms within my pool decking...

Hi all, I checked on my frozen pool today. still a block of ice. While looking at the skimmer I noticed it was about 2 inches from the top with ice. I pushed o the ice to see if there was some melting going on and when I did the ice block pushed down. by doing this I also noticed that the...

Hello, I may be able to install a SWG so this question may not be necessary, but I thought I would ask anyways. I was wondering if it is possible to insert a T into the pool plumbing after the heater and install a Chlorinator Check Valve on top of the T where I could manually pump chlorine in...

Hi All, I was recently given the control panel and a salt cell. I was advised the salt cell is dead and will need a new one. How do I know the control panel is functioning properly before going out and paying $600 for a new salt cell? When I plug the panel in, it has power and the lights...

Hi Everyone, With the recent abnormal hot temps here in Ontario Canada (loving it BTW), my pool temps have hit 90 - 92. I religiously use a solar blanket (clear) during the week when pool is not in use. Looks like with the warmer water I was not as diligent with testing my FC levels. I looked...

Hi Everyone, Question. I will need to replace my Hayward super pump very soon. Bearings are going and 1 fin on the impeller has been broken off (previous house owners). With motor & impeller replacement along with new gaskets and seals the cost almost works out to the same as getting a whole...

Hi All, I will be closing the pool this weekend and have a few questions. 1) We have a high water table, once the pool company closes the pool would it be recommended to fill the pool back up? IF so to normal levels? or how high? When we opened for first time in the spring, liner was...

Hello, I will be heading out on a 3 day vacation. My question is what to do with my pump. I do not have a timer on the pump as of yet. This will be installed in the next few weeks. The pool will be covered with a solar blanket and I will raise chlorine to shock level. Can I keep the pump...

Hello, On the weekend I discovered 2 holes in my liner. 1 in the shallow end that was the size of a quarter and 1 in the deep in that was about 1cm slit. Both are patched and seem to be holding. Now, how do I get the water out from behind the liner. The pool compnay that I use to open and...

FC 10 CC 0.5 PH 7.2 CYA 0. I do have 3 pucks dichlorvos going. Didn't have any stabilizer on hand. Will get tomorrow TA 90 CH not tested. Vinyl liner water temp. 60 ontario Canada pool. Weather overnight still cold water is blue but cloudy. Vacuumed all day. filter running 24 hours testing...

Has anyone heard or used the above briquette feeder system? How does it work? $225.00 for 100lbs Hazardous Ingredients....………….... Calcium Hypochlorite 60-80% Sodium Chloride 10-20% Calcium Chloride 0-5% Calcium Hydroxide 0-4% Calcium Carbonate 0-4% Calcium Chlorate 0-5%...

Not getting any luck in spa section, hopefully I can in this section Jacuzzi j345 1400 litres temp 104 hot tub in use temp 100 not in use ph 7.4 TA 80 Ch 80 CYA 30 FC 9 CC .5 chlorine is 10.25 in strength Generally 2 bathers approx 9pm. No swimsuit. Not showered. After hot tub FC falls to...

Jacuzzi j345 1400 litres temp 104 hot tub in use temp 100 not in use ph 7.4 TA 80 Ch 80 CYA 30 FC 9 CC .5 chlorine is 10.25 in strength Generally 2 bathers approx 9pm. No swimsuit. Not showered after hot tub. Fc falls to around 3. I bring FC back to 9 at 10pm 10am I find I need to add 90 ml...

Hi Everyone, We have decided on the J-345 from Jacuzzi. It arrives on Wednesday along with the electrician. I have my Taylor k-2006 Picked up 3 X 5 Litre jugs of Chlorine Muriatic acid Dichlor to start and get CYA into the tub I told Jacuzzi to keep their mineral rod and give me a bottle of...

Hey Everyone, Just looking for your thoughts on the following. This is a Canadian Purchase 2016 J-245 Retail: $11,995+hst Promotion Pricing: $10,305.60 taxes in! Package Includes: Jacuzzi Cover, Covermate 1 Lifter, Smart Steps, Starter Kit of Chemicals, Delivery and Installation Seating...

Hi everyone, Looking at a small entry level tub, seats 5. Went to visit a local dealer yesterday and had a chat regarding the Beachcomber 340 model. We live in Ontario Canada so winters can get cold and lots of snow. Anyone have this tub? From what I can gather, Beachcomber looks to be a...

Hello, Great to be here. Reading up on a lot of information. Will be moving in mid October to my new house. Unfortunately the pool will have been professionally closed before I get there (we asked for this to be done for house purchase), however the current owner will let me know when that...