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Is there any way to utilize the TF-100 test kit to test bleach directly (or diluted) to find out what percentage it is? Had a large amount of OLD bleach given to me recently (over a year old) and wanting to test it to see if it would be worth even bothering with. Still smells like bleach but I...

Hey guys! Just changed my pool over to a SWG last week, something seemed a bit "off" with the water so I did a drop test yesterday. Readings were as follows FC 4.5 CC 1.0 With the CC being at 1.0 I broke out the bleach and brought things up to shock level about 5PM. Did another drop test...

I have been slacking on keeping an eye on my CYA because I am running low on the chemicals to test. Have had some rain and added a bit of water due to backwashing a few times so decided to run a test this morning. My CYA level a couple weeks ago was 50, now it appears to be lower than 20 which...

Hello Folks! I have just plumbed in a used Aqua-Rite SWG and GLX-CELL-3-W that I got as part of my big equipment purchase last year (Filter, Pump, SWG and two cells for only $380) I also just got the Borates that I purchased and want to get them added as well. My current plan is to add the...

Hey guys, looking for a good deal on a pool cleaner and this just popped up on Facebook marketplace. Looks like an older model, all my Google searches just pull up info on the "pro" version - anyone have experience with this model?

When adding chlorine during the SLAM process will it hurt to add extra above the recommended amount of bleach from the pool math calculator ? Not going to be able to check as often as I should and adding extra bleach as a buffer to make sure I keep above the necessary levels seems like a logical...

When I installed my above ground pool I didn't put much thought into where I put the skimmer. Long story short, now that I am wiring it up correctly I find myself in a situation where the safest place (electrically) to put the pump is about 25 feet away from said skimmer - straight shot...

Last year I ran my pool pump off of an extension cord - simply wasn't in the budget to do it the right way. Kept it unplugged when in use for safety. This year as I'm getting ready to open I am getting ready to wire things up correctly. I've got a 1HP Hayward pump that draws 11 amps (photo...

Hey Guys! Starting to see great results from my first SLAM. Have taken my pool from pea soup to a very slightly cloudy clear over the past few days. FC is still dropping overnight, went from 21 to 17.5 in about twelve hours last night. CYA is at 40-45 My daughter's first birthday is tomorrow...

Hey folks! Got home from a trip out of town for a long weekend to find my pool full of leaves and apparently I forgot to add Chlorine before we left, pool is a nice dark green. I've been SLAM-ing the pool for the past couple days but not seeing much improvement at all. Just wanted to drop in...

Have a leak that has developed in my SD40 above ground sand filter, losing a good amount of water out of the backwash port whenever the pump is running. Aunt doing a bit of googling it looks like the "standard" fix for this is to replace the spider valve but I'm not having any luck finding one...

Hello Everyone! Over the past couple days I've been putting my 21ft above ground pool together. Rushed the liner install because of an incoming series of storms and I desperately wanted to get at least SOME water in the pool to give it some stability. Have right at 13 inches of water in the...

I'm in the process of installing my 21ft Lomant Verona pool. Looks like we are going to be getting some weather tomorrow night. Do I need to push hard to get the liner in and some water in the pool to keep it from collapsing in the wind from a thunderstorm? I'm hoping that once I have the...

Hey guys! I'm installing my new 21ft pool on top of a site where a 24ft pool used to be. Getting ready to level things out and I have a question. How worried do I need to be about putting the pool on top of sand that was already there? Do I need to dig down to the dirt where I'm going to be...

Hey Guys! Been doing a ton of research and almost ready to pull the trigger on the following setup. Looking for feedback from you guys. Shooting to keep my equipment costs (Other than the materials to prep the site) under $2K 21 Foot Lomart Verona pool - $1,070 GLI Expandable Pool Liner (Going...

Hi guys! First post here, I'm about to purchase a 21 foot Lomart Verona pool with an expandable liner so I can put in a 6ft deep end in the middle. Someone local to me has a combo of aHayward S244T 24in filter + Harris H1572730 1.5 HP pump for sale for $300 (Also includes some nice wedding...