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Realaxpooltech, Thank you! I will try this.

I used a shopvac to blow air into the air intake pipe and all the jets worked well. I could also feel suction from the air pipe as it was sucking in air. the thing is, it works for that time that we have the spa on but when I turn on the spa the next day, back to the same old thing. super...

While I still have some questions about my plumbing I figured out the spa jet issue. I blew air into the air intake pipe and got it going!!! I think I have to snake it because when I tried to turn it on again it went back to weak jets. I think there is something in the pipe that is...

Apologies in advance for my completely clueless questions. We are in the second year of our pool and I didn't have the foresight to label all the plumbing for our pool. I'm acutely aware of it now as I am trying to figure out my integrated spa. We didn't use it much last year so I wasn't paying...

Thanks for the responses. Jimrahbe, it typically drifts into 8.0 and so I add Ma to keep it at 7.8. I will I’ll head the advice about the spa spillover. My TA is typically 80-100. Should I actively work on trying to decrease my TA? Apart from modulating my spa spill? should I expect to...

Happy winter! I have had my pool for about a year now. It seems that I need to add MA about once a week to keep my pH at a respectable level. Is this normal? I hear that this happens with new pools. Will this change over the years? I did my readings today and I have to adjust my chlorine...

I spoke to a local store about this and they said that it has a defined circuit in terms of feet (something like 10 feet). So for example if it climbs a 4 foot wall it will then clear the water line for 6 feet and then go back down. In an 8 foot deep end it would only clean the water line for 2...

I did it! I bought a Dolphin s300i and I'm so excited. The trick was getting a good price while not voiding the warranty. The stores in my area were selling it for the regular price while it seems that down in the southern part of my state they were selling it a few hundred cheaper. I found a...

I have 2 main drains that stick up a bit. as long as it can eventually get itself around it, i'm ok with a delay in it's motion. the M5, while lovely, seems a bit heavy but I'm still considering it. In terms of repairs and what not, how often does this typically happen? Is there a cost savings...

So I have pretty much decided on getting a Maytronics robot but I have several questions before purchasing. I'm debating between the S300i v the M5. I think I will be happy with either. My question is do I buy from a brick and mortar store (gulp, pricetag) or do I buy the equivalent online...

Thanks JoyfulNoise! I too have to run my RPMs that I don't like. I can't believe you lasted 4 years as I'm already fed up and it's only been a few months. Did you look at any other Dolphin cleaners? If I may ask, why did you settle on the s300i. I ask because I am contemplating this versus the...

Thanks Maddie! I noticed you have straight edges. I have lots of curves and bends and I'm wondering if all robots can maneuver around these or will only certain models perform best on them. Happy to hear you are happy with your purchase!

Good day. I have been a pool owner for just 1 season and already I hate my side suction cleaner and want to get a robot. Pretty set on a dolphin but not sure if I should go with the M or S series. I don't have a large pool but there are bends and steps and I'm not sure which would perform...

If you lower your TA to 60ppm and then set your pH so that it's no lower than 7.6, you'll experience a slower rise in pH. Don't add acid until it goes over 7.8. Good to know. I did not know it's not linear. Thanks!

Richard320: I try to keep my pH lower because I do have quick rises in pH and have been in the 8.0 range so I don't want to go back there! I am consistently adding acid every few days. One of the reasons why I am wondering if borates will help me. I don't go to the pool store and do this all...

Love it! thanks.

Hello all. So everything is going so well with the pool and we are loving this summer heat! I was wondering if I should add borates to my pool? Not for any particular reason but because I can and therefore should I? FC: 5 (I have to watch this especially given our intense sun and my laziness...

elwood58, yes I agree with having a neighbor add the MA. I have a neighbor with a pool so they won't be completely clueless :p. any thoughts on the cover? I tend to think that sometimes debris gets stuck underneath it and would rather keep it off so the skimmers can really do their thing. and...

Good day! We are new pool owners and have been loving every minute of it! We will gone on vacation for 2 weeks in the summer and would love advice on what to do to keep out of trouble with the pool. Currently my levels are pretty spot on for our SWG pool (don't have my most recent readings as...

maybe a nice low groundcover with a plant in the middle?

Thanks! The rocks are not colored. they are a beautiful grey, some with white marbled streaks and others with rust colored stains. the rocks also look different because in one photo it is cloudy and then sunny in the other. also alters the color of the water. the deck is silver travertine and...

I love it! We also wanted the lagoon look with grotto and waterfall. Can't wait to see the final result!!

We recently put in a pool and I AGONIZED over the finish but went with stonescapes tropics blue, puerto rico blend, which has abalone and glass beads and love it. it is a lovely color. we have lots of grey stone which at times makes it look blue/green like a lagoon and when the sun is beating...

thank you thank you all! So my husband has some muriatic acid at home (for cleaning concrete or something). The only information in terms of concentration I can find is 20%. Nothing similar to what I see on poolmath in terms of degrees etc. can I use this and do I just approximate around the...

Good day pool owners! So far we have been loving our new pool. It's just the loveliest thing ever. My balance was pretty good but then started to falter a bit. Numbers to follow but to cut to the chase, I have to increase my CYA and lower my pH. Do I attempt both at the same time? Do one and...

The rate is at 50% and I was running for 7 hours but I have dropped that to 4 hours. I like the idea of having a higher rate for less time. I will also work on adding more acid.

New pool owner with swg. Testing with taylor k 2006. Fc 5.5 Cc 0.5 Ph 7.8 Ta 60 Ch 380 Cya 50 Salt 3800 I feel like my Cya is too low and fc is too high. Do i add nore acid? Also does running my swg for longer increase my fc? I've also been leaving my pool cover on during the week as we are...

There was a bit of miscommunication with PB. He put in salt last week but then didn't tell me what to do... I will look tonight to see how I even turn it on. Will likely have to put in some bleach then.

Yes we get well above 90. To raise my FC can I just turn on my swg and keep testing?