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Hey there. I have a question about bleach date codes. What is the ideal date range for bleach that I purchase, and plan to use in the following week or two? How old is too old? Thanks very much!

Hey all, So, in an otherwise trouble-free pool that has been getting proper chlorination/brushing, I've seen some stringy yellowish-green material forming on the surface of the pool in the last 3 or so days. It collects in the skimmer after filtering. We are getting a ton of pollen-drop right...

Hey all -- I'm looking for a net to help clear out the super-fine debris that collects on the surface of the water in my pool. My skimmer misses it sometimes and I thought a nice fine mesh net might help keep it debris-free. The one that I have has large openings in the net, and it's terrible...

Hey all, We are getting a ton of rain in my area, and the pool is filling up fast. Two questions: When should I pump out a couple inches (how long to wait, water level-wise)? Also, I have the hose attachment at my pump - just hook up a hose and run the pump with the valve open to lower the...

Hey all, First off - so great to stumble upon this site. Such good info and easy-to-follow instruction. I'm really liking it. We just had a pool finished, filled in late January of this year. The builder included 30 days of pool service, which ends tomorrow, so I figured I'd get up to speed on...

Hey there, Just wanted to stop in and say hello. First-time pool owner (pool has been full about 3 weeks) looking to learn the ropes and handle things myself. This site is exactly what I needed - a crazy amount of info so far, and I love the methodology. Just waiting on my TF-100 with SpeedStir...