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May seem simple to figure out but I’m perplexed ! I Darn down my pool system for the winter 1.5 months ago. We’ve had a warmer than usual winter in my region. I’ve notice lots of algae and lots of leaves / Crud in the bottom of the pool. I cleaned out the leaves , super shocked the pool...

Pretty basic question, but my drop bottles and test kit is pretty much out. Is there a "season" to buy smartly? What I mean is, I don't want to purchase a kit that expires January 2019....or buy old stuff, so when is good to buy so that doesn't happen? thoughts?

All, **note** this is a temporary idea. Not meant for a permenant fix! use at your own discretion. I recently had to send my SWG Unit and cell back to manufacturer to get checked out. I saw how expensive dummy cells were (40-80bucks!) So I thought id share my experience on making my...

Anyone know how to get rid of these things called Water Boatmen? They seam to not want to go away. there are about 10 in my pool currently. blah.

TFP patrons, Has anyone seen this. I am getting settling on my vinyl pool floor. It is causing a few places to shift up and looks like my floor may break/crack. comments and advice on what to do appreciated. FLAK

I have a standard underwater pool light. I have noticed water behind the glass. Is this normal for pool lights? I currently have the breaker shut off so it does not recieve power so its safe to swim. If it is normal to have water in the pool, how do i know or what procedures do I do...

TFP experts and members. TFP advice has saved me hundreds and hundreds of dollars and through thoughtful advice has saved me a lot of pool troubles. After many months of soaking up all the advice I could I felt I could do my part and give back by becoming a supporter. Thank you TFP!!!!

Current: Pool temp 55. FC 2 CYA 180-200 salt: 3400 The pool calc suggests SWG minimum FC of 8 with my current high CYA (input of180). I know I need to bring my CYA down to 70-80 by replacing 50% of my water (11.5K gallons) My water company says I should wait until 1 April to empty 1/2 of...

Just started up the filter system on my pool. I have a Hayward DE 4820. Cleaned out the filter/grids, lubed up the O-Ring, bolted back together and its dripping. slow, but still dripping. Do I keep tightening until it stops dripping? If so, when is a good stopping point, I don't want to...

I'm about to install the SWG to my system above. The plumbing on the right are my return lines....out from filter....valve...two pipes back down to pool. There is not enough room for the SWG to have the 12 inch recommended piping before flow switch and SWG plates. It looks like I'll have to...

I keep reading things like, (I used to have a non-SWG pool, but since converting to a SWG i've never had algea problems for 4 years....)....and other comments like this. I'm at a point were I had a single speed pool pump. Currently ordered a VS motor. About to convert it over, but many of the...

Hello all! I got my house w/ this pool May2017. I quickly became a DIY'er for my pool needs based on how expensive hiring a pool person was. I've learned alot! I've been using Shock and 3 inch pucks. I have seen random post on TFP about liquid chlorine. Can anyone expand upon the...

*i may sound sarcastic, but not my intent, genuine request for thoughts and help* So, i've done the research, i've done the math. I read and read that a new Variable speed pump will save me so much money in a year and over its life. I agree it would, but here are my delimmas. First my set...