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    Middle of SLAM (day 7) and smoke starts coming from pool pump basket

    TLDR: -Pool started as a swamp -Started SLAM -Day 7 of SLAM pool pump basket is smoking (when going through the filter) - Pool is still green, (a very light green, but visibility still isn't past the 2nd step) -Need to know what to do from here Last year our pool pump broke...
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    Should I added CYA before SLAM?

    My CYA is not even registering on the taylor test tube, I can still see the black dot very clear even after completely filling the tube. I need to SLAM my pool due to algae bloom, rain and pure laziness, I know in the past with low CYA it's been hard to keep FC for over night test, especially...
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    Need a new SWG, looking for recommendations

    I'm very new to pools and have realized rather quickly that all the advice from this forums has been spot on. A few days ago my SWG went out and I need to replace it, I decided to do a little bit of research to see what would be the best option for our pool, and I'm deep down the rabbit hole...
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    Solar panel pool heater pipe connector leak

    Hello, I am a very new pool owner and inherited a pool with solar panels that are used for heating. I live in Memphis, TN and every pool person I've had come out here has laughed under their breathe, generally saying that no one around here has those, and they are made for sunnier climates (CA...