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I'm late to the party, but could you contact the builder? When I lost a decrepit valve handle last year, the builder sold me a replacement handle (red Praher one like JamesW posted) for $1. We have a relationship with them because they've done a liner replacement and do our closings, so they...

Hi wyckoffpool! Take it from a Wyckoff, NJ, native, you’re in good hands here! (I live in Ohio now but I grew up as a Coolidge Cougar.) One thing: Keep your pump running 24/7 until your water is clear and balanced. Once you get your chemistry sorted out, you’ll be back to having a pretty...

Hi! Congrats on your new liner! Using tablets to raise CYA can take quite some time. Instead, the usual recommendation here is to use granular stabilizer (CYA) to get you to a level of at least 30ppm for non-saltwater pools and 60ppm for saltwater. Learn more here: Free Chlorine and Cyanuric...

Hello Johny, Welcome! I think having a few photos would help. Can you post photos of the equipment pad and one showing how much higher your pump is from your pool? I'm not the person to talk to about equipment, but having pics and all the info will help people with more experience give you...

Welcome! Two things: Fill out your signature when you get a chance: Create Your Signature - Further Reading More importantly, are you a fish kind of BassGirl or a music kind of BassGirl? ~Teany

Greetings! I don’t know much about salt systems, but is your pump is a single speed or variable speed (VS)? In your situation, I think I’d be inclined to use a VS pump on a lower setting and let it run 24/7. That way you have a steady amount of chlorine being created and you are maximizing...

It’s maddening that the best thing Leslie’s has to offer is a plastic squeeze bottle. (And it is good. I really love mine.) But it really captures the whole concept of being pool stored. “Free” testing!!! Hahaha.

I think you will find that people around here are big advocates of waterline tile for various reasons. I always think it looks pretty because it gives a pool a really nice finished look. It probably also looks nicer long term because it's easier to keep the tiles looking good instead of trying...

Hi There, I don’t have experience with those types of cleaners, but here’s a link to a recent thread about Pool Blasters, which might work for your situation: Pool Blaster Cordless Pool Vacuums ~Teany

Hello hello, You’re in the right place. A good test kit is like a secret decoder for your pool. While you’re waiting for yours to arrive, create a signature so folks here can see what equipment you have. For filtering in particular, that makes a difference. I also recommend the Pool Math app...

If I were storing floats outside, I'd get a second box or a cheap laundry sorter with three mesh sections for noodles, kickboards, and smaller floats. There are also over-the-fence mesh sling hammocks for floats and noodles. I've also seen some cool DIY PVC versions of these, which store your...

Given your situation, let's just assume Leslie's numbers are accurate. I would focus only on the chlorine and leave the TA alone. The TA will have no bearing on the algae. A TA of 74 is fine. (Leslie's TA range is much higher than the range recommended here.) If you raise the TA too high, you...

Hi pharpe, You're in a difficult situation. I'm sorry. That bites. I think NewDude's advice is good. If you can add liquid chlorine once or twice a day to keep the pool from getting worse, that might be the best you can hope for. This is a situation where doing the minimum is probably the best...

I am also one of the lucky people who found TFP within three weeks of buying a house with a pool. I wore my swimsuit to our closing because I was so excited. We went swimming as soon as we got the keys. The previous owners left behind a pool store arsenal. I wondered why anyone would need huge...

Hi FC, The only thing I can think of is if there were lots of leaves/tree junk floating in the pool and the guy was trying to ensure the pump wouldn’t run dry if the skimmer basket got totally clogged. Maybe there were lots of leaves that sloshed off the cover when he opened it. Or it could...

I think the Torrent brush in the Amazon link could be useful if you have curved areas. I have some curved walls and corners in the deep end and it's really hard to get into some of those areas and maintain contact with a flat brush like the Ace Hardware one you show. I've always been curious...

Hello Fellow Ohioan, You are in good hands. (mknauss has helped me in the past, which I'm so grateful for.) One thing as you get started, fill out your signature. Here's a link with what to include: Create Your Signature - Further Reading. That will help people get you the most accurate and...

Welcome BillB, It sounds like you have an awesome setup for automation. My pool is not smart or automated, but I love it anyway. (My highest level of pool tech is an LED light that can change colors!) You'll definitely find people here who can advise on your questions. One tip: Fill out your...

I just did my dishwasher. It’s never been shinier!

Yes! I was thinking the same thing! I don't think I can ever go back to a common laundry facility. I can't imagine sharing a washing machine (much less a house) with six other beings. In our area, there is a real-estate/contractor event called Homearama, where different local builders create...

Hi @Gowithlisa. Hang in there! It can be so tempting to end a SLAM when it's almost clear, but that will get you into a cycle of almost clear, cloudy, and possibly worse. Check out the chlorine/CYA chart: Chlorine / CYA Chart to see your target range for CYA 40 during a SLAM and during normal...

Well, the Ahh-Some worked great! I had already done 3 vinegar cycles, but the gunk the Ahh-Some cleaned out was far more than all 3 combined. I looked at the water in the tub after things had been mixing up a bit and started to foam. The water was much, much dirtier than in any of the vinegar...

Thanks, all! Now I have an evening project for tonight!

Hello All, I have a top loader washing machine that smells kind of funky. As usual, I ran some vinegar through it, and that took care of the smell, but it left flecks of gunk at the bottom of the drum. This makes me think that there's more gunk hidden in the machine. I have some Ahh-some for...

Hello! Do you have any photos? Also, what are you using to increase your FC? Here in Southwest Ohio it's been a pretty bad pollen season, so maybe that's what you're seeing.

Thank you!!!

Thanks! Just to make sure I understand, where would a check valve go in relation to the filter, pump, and the manual valves to the main drain and skimmers? This seems like a totally worthwhile addition! (And I'm pretty surprised there isn't one there already.) (Sorry for my delayed reply. A...

Hello, First, thanks to everyone on this site for helping me keep my head as a novice pool owner! This will be our 5th season as pool owners (bought a house with pool built in 2002) and have had ongoing issues with pump motors (Hayward SuperPump 1.5 hp). I think this is because we had been...

I wish you short lines and dry ponchos! A tornado warning is nuts! I was at Disney last week and it was brutally hot but we managed to have a good time. If you have time to kill and need an inside activity, visit Trader Sam’s at the Polynesian. It’s a super-fun, indoor tiki bar. (It opens at...

Midwestern sympathies! Tonight in Mason, OH, a flash flood just sloshed a ton of mud and mulch into the water and nearly caused the pool to overflow. This season, I've spent more time scooping out crayfish than actually swimming! Tomorrow I can look forward to lots and lots of vacuuming (if...