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Hi all So I've been experimenting with my new hot tub, my model has 2 6hp pumps, I noticed that the the 2 seats and lounge which are linked to pump 1 have about half the pressure of the seats linked to pump 2! Have any of you experienced this, could it be designed this way or should I have...

Hi all, my tap water is relatively balances, except the Calcium Hardness, which is low , probably around 60 The electrician has finishes hooking everything up, and I will start adding water now! I can only get to the pool store on the weekend to get the product to up the hardness Can I add...

In anticipation of my new hot tub, I had my tap water tested. Came back with PH: 7.2 Total Alkalinity: 69 Total Hardness:78 They suggested I bring alkalinity to 120 (which will make PH rise) Then bring PH down to 7.4-7.6 Then bring Hardness up to 150-200 Then add 48g of stabilized...

Hello everyone, I am new to spa maintenance so trying to figure out were to start! I purchased a hot tub which has an OZONE/UV hybrid system on it, the brand of this system is Simpleclear. When I purchase the hot tub, the gave us a 3 month maintenance kit called "Soft Soak Trio" which includes...

Hi guys, Im opening the pool for the first time did the water test and was told i need to raise hardness, so ive added calcium, next step is to start my shoking process by adding degreaser Now my question is, how long do i need to wait after adding the calcium, to be able to add degreaser Thanks

Hi guys, I was thinking of installing a pool light befor opening the pool this year This is the model I'm looking at; http://www.costco.ca/Browse/Product.asp ... =C&topnav= The problem is that this particular model fits it the return fitting and has a fixed eye ball, therefore the jet would...

Can I remove my cover now and open my pool in about 1 month, or is it better to leave the pool cover until I open the pool the cover is a mesh type cover thanks

Hi All, This will be my first pool opening, I notice the part of my pool has raised about an inch and a half, I think this is do to the ground freezing an now thawing, also when looking at 2 of the pool posts I can see that they are slight tillting inward, as if the pool was caving in on...

Hi guys, before opening my pool for the first time I was thinking of installing a pool light This is the model I'm looking at; http://www.costco.ca/Browse/Product.asp ... =C&topnav= do any of you have experience with a thru wall light? I was looking at this model because I dont have to make...

I bought my above ground pool last July so this is the first winter I go though I just did i little walkaroung of the pool yesterday and notice that a portion on the pool had sunk abit (maybe 2 posts) sunk between 1 and 2 inches should I be concerned? is this due the the freezing of the...

Hi guys, just wanted to get an opinion on the closing of my pool This is the firt time I do it and so far I have balance the water chemistry, drained the water about 8 inches below skimmer, put a winter cover, removed all equipment and put in my basement. The pool store near my house told me...

Hi guys, so it's the first years I have my pool, just wondering when is a good time to close my pool. I was thinking mid-late september, is that safe? Thanks

my first pool and deck project, almost finished, time to swim :) this little slide show was made on my iphone 4 http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tPiso2FExmc

I need to lower the PH in my pool, the instructions say to broadcast the acid what does that mean?

Is there a difference between cya and isocya? And is there a difference in the way its applied in the pool?

hi guys, bought a new 18 foot above ground pool with SWG last week, after my initial test (water from the tap) they told me to add the salt and 4kg of calcium, i`ve been running my sytem for 5 days now and went to do another test. this is the result Salt: 3800ppm (which is good for the...

we just got our pool installed 2 day ago, went to the pool store for an initial test They said I need to add 4kg of calcium and 120kg of salt (18 feet agp) (ph and alkaline was in good range) I've added the calcium and salt and have now been running the salt system and pump for the last 24...

Hi guy, buying an 18 foot above ground pool this weekend, and they are trying to sell me a bottom foam pad which goes under the whole pool including the posts (extra 260$) claiming the pool will be more stable and increase the life of liner any opinions on this, is it worth the money? Thanks...

some salt generators work at between 2600-3200 ppm and others work at 3200-4000 ppm is there a reason why they work at different levels? does this have an effect on reliability or cell life?

Hi guys, first post here So basically I am buying an above ground pool this week, 18 feet diameter, with salwater system Being completely new to pool altogether, I'm not always sure the right questions to ask the salesman, they seems to give the least amount of info and try to make everything...