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My pool does not have a built in autofill. Normally it is not a problem to just fill with a garden hose. I have been guilty of forgetting to turn it off....or worry if a neighbor helping while I'm away and forgetting as well. I have seen a lot of projects involving a float valve such as used in...

Has anyone successfully replaced a light niche sealing ring without replacing the liner? My liner was replaced this spring due to liner failure last year. Since the liner was replaced the loss of water has been greater than an inch per day. I hired a leak detection company and they found a...

Looking for suggestions. I have been losing water and found a tear in the liner where it attaches to the bottom of the steps. Since it is torn from the step attachment point this cannot be a vinyl to vinyl patch. Possibly a tape that can be applied underwater? I am in the process of getting...

I have owned this pool for three seasons and have followed TFP practices from the start. A huge thanks to all that contribute to this forum. I was hesitant at first because it is out of the ordinary as far as methods to maintain a pool. I now realize that I made a lot of mistakes with my last...

Getting close to opening and during inspection of heat pump found a broken plastic fitting. It seals water in the heat exchanger where the refrigerant line enters the exchanger. The fitting that compresses the white seat is broken in half. I have found what may possibly a solution to this...

The previous season was the first full season using the TFP method and it worked very well for me. I have some trips planned and will be away during pool season. I have a Pentair 320 chlorinator and am considering using it while away. I noticed there is no check valve between the chlorinator...

I am towards the end of a SLAM after opening for the spring. I did an OCLT last night and there was less than 1.0 difference in FC this morning with .5 CC. My question concerns the clarity of the pool; the shallow end is clear but there is some haze in the deep end (8.5 feet). I can just...

I have been trying to decide the best choice for a new pump. The existing pump (as I inherited it) is leaking at the pressure output; there is epoxy sealer slowing the leak but not stopping it. As I have an attached spa I need to keep my flow rate on the high end and is probably the reason...

First off, many thanks to TFP for helping us understand the complexity of balancing our pool water. After many Google searches for various pool questions brought me here I joined the forum. I recently moved and inherited this pool. Do I need to make any special considerations considering my...