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Basically my old pump recently died. Been looking at the Hayward MaxFlo VS 1.65HP vs the Pentair SuperFlo VS Been a long time since my last post. Will try to find my signature with my equipment. But basically I have a ~16,000 gal salt water in ground pool. Any help/recommendations would be...

Hayward W3HP21404T HeatPro 140,000 BTU Pool Heat Pump for In-Ground Pools Is this right for me? Do I need all those BTU? Or should I go with the 110K BTU? Live in warm climate. Likely to use it about 4-5 months per year.

Been a while since on this site. 15,500 gal salt water pool. The heater that we had when bought the house just went. Would love a few recommendations for good pool heaters. Just starting my research, so I’d really appreciate any advice on what to look for in a new heater, good features to...

Pool/Heater etc all came with the house unsure about how old etc. I have the Aquacal Heatwave Superquiet, Model# 110AHDSBTJ Basically since we moved in a few years ago the heater would work intermittently, in that it would work fine and occasionally give an error message (difficult to read due...

First time replacing my filter. The one in there is a Unicel C-8412. When I search online to purchase a new one, I see other cheaper brands. The unicel one goes for about $70. Is this normal/good price? Pleatco seems to be almost half.

I know based on the CYA/FC chart I don't need to shock my pool. But is it safe to swim? Any other restrictions with a high FC? Here are my levels FC: 10.5 CC: 0.5 pH: 8.0 (2 drops brought it to 7.6 - added 25oz of 31% muriatic acid) TA: 90 CH: 325 (need to buy more - any recs for good...

So I'm relatively new but getting the hang of this. I'm trying to follow your recs for my chem levels and I realized that I get different recommendations on how much _____ to add to correct my chemical levels depending on if I'm using the Pool Math app vs the Pool Math website! Can anyone...

So all my levels were pretty good in the past except the CYA was 96-100. So I drained pool about 40-50% and refilled. Then there was a huge rainstorm for past few days. New results: FC: 3.5 CC: 0 pH: 8.0 (2 drops of R-0005 got it down to 7.6) TA: 100 CH: 300 CYA: 70 Salt: 1600 Also my SWG is...

Long story short: new house, first time pool owner, high CYA and need to drain pool. I have a ball valve that opens up to my out spout (not sure if that's the right term, and as per people on TFP it's a crappy valve). I had a lot of difficulty trying to open it and people here said to replace...

It's about a foot down on one of the walls. It's the only one in the pool Never noticed it before. Says Hayward VacLock on it. Am I supposed to be plugging in my tubing there instead of in the skimmer? How do I control the suction from here?

Background been maintaining pool for just a few short weeks and been out of town a bit. Had issues with elevated CYA and looking into options to help drain pool. Today's results FC 5 CC 0 PH 7.6 TA 80 CH 420 CYA (see below) Temp 80 SWG 55% CYA- Due to elevated CYA levels I had been doing...

So my CYA is high and I need to drain the pool. I have a "ball valve" by the pump where the water should drain that I can't figure out how to open? It won't twist and I'm scared to break it. (Pic below) I have been trying to research how to siphon the water out since I don't need a full drain...

One week ago FC 9.0 CC 0 PH 7.8 TA 80 CH 390 CYA 96 (dilutional test) Salt 2,000 Been running SWG at 40% for about 4 hours a day. Still unable to partially drain pool (due to CYA) my ball valve appears stuck. Looking into pump vs siphoning. Today results. FC 5.0 CC 0 PH 7.4-7.6 CYA 94...

Noob taking care of SWG. Had CYA 100, FC 12,CC 0, PH 8.0, CH 390, TA 80, salt 2,000 I added MA a few days ago. Today FC 9 CC 0 pH 7.8 TA 80 CH 390 Salt 2,000 CYA (did dilution test) 96 SWG 34% All looks good to me except CYA is high. I was told last time to drain 1/4 of pool and refill. I...

Long story short - gave my pool service the boot. First time managing a pool. Took measurements for first time the other day but didn't have chemicals yet. Now I do. Rechecked levels tonight. FC 12 CC 0 pH 8.0 (possibly higher. But took 2 drops to get down to 7.6 on acid demand) TA 80 CH 390...

First time adding chemicals. Is there a post that reviews the safe ways to handle, store, measure all my chemicals? Anything specific to 31% MA? (Also is 31% the same as 29% in PoolMath app for measuring purposes?) Wear gloves? Masks?

Been a pool owner for a few months. Currently I have a service come once a week but I'm not thrilled with them so I have been purchasing all of the equipment and reading up to take over pool maintenance myself. I bought the Taylor k2006 complete (with powder) and the 1766 salt water tests. I...

What is the order of cleaning the pool each week (skim then vacuum then brush then chemicals?) Some YouTube videos recommend making a soap solution to put in the water before skimming - agree? What solution do you use? Do you brush the floor as well as the walls? The main drain is not at the...