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    How much fade expected with new vinyl liner?

    Hi all, We had our liner replaced in May of 2021. We're in Central North Carolina, and our pool is in direct sun most of the day. The liner is a 28mm looploc. I keep the pool balanced using a Taylor test kit and liquid chlorine. We close the pool in October and open it up in May. I'm noticing...
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    Replacing liner before or after closing

    Hi there everyone! Looking for thoughts on my current situation. My in ground vinyl liner is needing to be replaced. Should I replace now before closing? Or should I wait until the spring and open up early to replace it? Does it matter either way? I'm in Central NC if that matters. Thanks!
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    Issues with air in pump basket after new VS pump and filter installed

    I recently had my single speed pump and old sand filter replaced with a VS Pentair pump and a Hayward sand filter. There would usually be bubbles in the old pump basket, but I figured it was due to the age (>15 years old). With the new pump and filter installed, I was able to start using low rpm...
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    Have Test Kit, CYA Levels Sky High

    Hello everyone! It's been a bit since my first post, and I'm much less nervous about everything now, as I feel I have a handle on the situation. Seems that the previous pool owner only used chlorine pucks, and while his water was crystal clear, the cya levels were through the roof, and I'm sure...
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    New to pools, feeling overwhelmed

    Hello everyone! Even after all of the research I've done, I still feel terribly overwhelmed with the pool at the house I moved into. The previous owner seemed to keep it in good shape, although all of the equipment is very old, so one of my priorities is getting a new variable speed pump. It's...