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  1. nick.simpson19

    Black Algae Help..

    Good Evening, Had a recent bloom of Algae just before the holiday weekend, its my fault for not keeping a close eye on it.... so proceeded to SLAM and clean the green algae. I noticed some black dots a few weeks ago didn't really register what it was. At that time I scrubbed with my nylon...
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    Calcium chloride help?

    Calcium needs to be increased in pool and obviously living in a hot climate it’s hard to find other than the “rip” off pool stores. I seen this product by Uline which is very reasonable Ice melt uline I’ve looked at ads sheet and seems good? After a second opinion? thanks nick
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    Pool light help... Powerite LAU-2

    Hello Everyone, During the summer season my pool lights decided to stop working on me which in all honesty makes the pool look pretty boring and dull in the evening. I have today been in the pool and took the bulbs out -> ive established that the bulbs are "Powerite LAU-2" -> there was water...
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    Hayward cartridge filter manifold cracked

    Hello, I am new to pools , and I’ve learnt a lot since having my pool. So before we got into the swimming season here in lower Alabama I thought it was time to clean my cartridge filters. So I watched a few you tube videos and today took the top cover off and the manifold is cracked on the...
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    Help with balancing PH and alkalinity

    Hello, been some time time since my last post, I moved into my house in August which had a 10k gallon pool, thanks to trouble free pool and the advice of this forum I have not had a single problem!! ive learnt my pool and what it responds to. Only one issue I have is my PH seems to be on...
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    Preparation for hurricane/tropical storm

    Hello, With the threat of tropical storm Gordon hitting the gulf coast tomorrow evening. I was just wondering what prep should I do to the pool?? If any at all? I know this will be a fairly small storm, but trying to be ready for the future. Thanks nick
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    Pump variable speed help

    sooo I’m new to this pool stuff! i have a century variable speed 1.85hp I have been running my pool on low speed from 8am - 12pm and then high speed from 12pm till 8pm. My electricity costs are through the roof, 10 days approx $200 in electric. My jaw nearly hit the floor. Home is big to...
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    New house new pool

    Hello, So I have finally just moved into my new home which has been 4 months in the making. I thought ahead and purchased TF-100 test kit, and ran my first test today, some interesting figures considering the pool has been maintained by a very reputable pool company. I have estimated my...
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    Pool built over drainage easement

    All, I am in the process of buying a house with a very nice pool indeed which was installed by Blue Haven pools. i just completed a survey on the property and a drainage easement runs about 1ft into the pool. See pic. i am waiting to hear from the city on next steps. blue haven is a big...
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    Just purchase a new home with a Pool

    Hello :) May i just start with what an absolutely wonderful website and forum that has been built here. it is full of lots of information. I have just purchased a home with a pool, picture below. Its a plastered in ground pool was put installed by Blue haven pools. It is a chlorine pool...