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Just wondering if anyone can advise me on this sagging liner before calling for technician. I have actually used hot water and have managed to put back a big portion of the liner. However, this corner piece as you can see from the picture has proven to be difficult. Please advised. I live in the...

TA did drop by 40 ppm. PH must have been higher than 8.2. No marked difference. Will I be able to SLAM with high PH

I used the 20 % Baume. I used the pool calculator to get the right amount. The question is will I be able to SLAM with such a high PH. All the other chemicals are balanced. or should I continue to address the high PH before SLAM. Pool is dark green swamp. Any help is appreciated.

Hi everyone, My pool cover came off three weeks ago, but couldn’t run the pump because I had to replace the motor. As a result, my pool is a green swamp. I have been trying to balance the pool so that I can start the SLAM process. My PH has been up through the roof. I have tried to adjust it...

The pump is on a timer. When it turns off it doesn’t trip the breaker. It turn on manually with the timer switch for now. It is a GFI breaker. I change all the seals and gaskets with the new motor. It is set now at 125V. It came set up for 230V. I only had to rotate the dial to 125V. I have a...

Just bought a Century motor 1 HP to replace my Hayward super pump motor. I followed all the directions for installation . The pump does turn on for a few seconds then turns of. The pump also will not prime even after I added water to the pump. I know Fira fact that it is a compatible pump for my...

Hi all, Thanks for the wonderful advice on this forum. I had a successful pool season in Massachusetts. It is now time to winterize the pool and cover it. I'n not at all worried about winterizing and blowing the lines. I did it last year it wasn't a problem. My challenge is with the safety...

I'm trying to picture using the PVC to roll it. That sounds like a better idea rather than investing in a reel. Please help me to figure usinh the PVC . How long does it have to be. I have a 16 by 3 rectangular pool.

Hi All, My pool timer has not been working. I have put new "dogs" (on an off trippers). The rotaries in the back seem to be moving. The dial doesn't seem to move. if I set it on six o'clock. It still stays there and doesn't move. Please help me to trouble shoot. Do I need to replace it. I have...

So glad I've discovered this web site. My kids have been complaining about the water being too cold which prompts me to look for options. My question relates solar covers. I have a 16 by 32 in ground rectangular pool. I have some tree shade on the pool. 1. Is this an option? Are there...

If I add the CYA in a sock. Does the pump need to be running 24 hours or just until the CYA dissolves.

I did the CYA test again with my Taylor k-2006. the pool store was definitely wrong with a result of 60 . My test show less than 30. At 20 I could still see the black dot. With CYA I've heard about the sock method. The directions on the bottle says to pour it in skimmer slowly and not...

Just opened two days ago. Water is clear after vacuuming debris. Here are the results: Pool Store My test CYA 60 30 or less PH 7.0 7.1 ALK 70 80 CH 70 Not performed vinyl pool TC 0 0 FC...

Thanks for responding. I'm wondering what happens if I go on vacation and unable to add liquid chlorine manually. Also I'm thinking how much bleach daily to add is based on CYA/ Chlorine chart. Correct?

Re: Best Places to Buy Liquid Chlorine - Gilbert AZ Best price I've found in Massachusetts is at Ocean State Job lot. One gallon at $2.99 all summer long.

Hello, thanks for the videos on you tube about the BBB method. I've watched a number of them. I'm curious about getting started. I usually shock every week using granular chlorine and having the pucks in the chlorinator and weekly dose of algaecide. You might say the conventional pool store...