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I just bought a new hot tub (inflatable to see how we like it before we splurge for a regular one) and am wondering on what to use in it. Is chlorine or bromine preferred? We had an agp pool before we moved and I always used bleach....will this work for a hot tub? Thanks!

Yes, we just moved to Kansas City, Missouri.

We are moving into a new home this summer and I was planning on getting a pool. However, due to the size of our yard, I am now toying with the idea of getting a large hot tub and using it as both a hot tub during cooler seasons and a mini pool during summer. Has anyone done this? How did it...

Any suggestions? It's been over 10 years since we purchased our last pool so I know the industry/products/technology has changed some.

Thanks! I'll definitely look into it. Here are the specifics of our old pool (which we loved): Wilbar Quest 27' 54" pool with stainless steel panel Unibead "J" Liner Wide Mouth Skimmer InnovaPlas Biltmore Step w/2 Hand Rails Gladon Sticky Pool Cove Hayward 1HP Powerflo Hayward 256 T Swimpro...

Thanks. I was thinking similar shape and something in the slope too. For fencing I was originally thinking of an underground fence for the dog and putting around the pool (top rail of pool). Per the covenants of the subdivision all fences must be picket type. The regulations for the city...

Thanks! Here is an overhead view (we are the house with the red pin on it). Unfortunately our house doesn't extend all the way to the lake (stops just past the utility boxes in previous pictures) but the area between us and the lake is common area and doesn't seem to get much use. You can see...

We just moved to the Kansas City area and are looking to have an AGP installed. We had a 27' one at our old home so I am familiar with pools. A couple of questions: 1. What is the lead time on AGP now? I had heard during the COVID lockdown that pools were in high demand and it was almost...

Thanks! How difficult is it going to be to wire a new timer from a different manufacturer? I can do some wiring (like replace light switches) but don't have a lot of knowledge with complex wiring. Here are some pictures of what I currently have.

Thanks! Loss last night was about 1.0 ppm and water is still cloudy (but getting better). I added bleach and some DE to sand filter this morning.

I have been testing first thing in the evening, mid-day and in the evening. We haven't had any sun (lots of rain and overcast). I tested this morning and chlorine level was down to 14.5 so I added about 30 ounces of 12.5% bleach (shock).

I actually got more stabilizer so was able to raise CYA to 40 ppm. I started SLAM process yesterday around noon (chlorine at 16). I have tested in three times since then and the chlorine level has not dropped. Is this normal? Water is still very cloudy (I just ran the ladybug cleaner and...

I just checked poolmath and I need 4lbs 13 oz to get to a CYA of 30. Will have to try and get to the store tomorrow to get more.

After I add all the stabilizer (will probably be three or four sock fulls) do I need to wait a specific period before starting the SLAM process?

Thanks. I just tested: pH - 7.2 CYA - 0 Didn't test FC yet So I added a sock full of stabilizer (see picture) to the skimmer basket. I have 2 containers (3.5 lbs total). Will that be enough?

Thanks. As long as I turn off the main breaker, I should have no safety issues replacing, correct?

I have a GE Time Switch that I am having issues with. For the past few years it has been making a loud buzzing noise when on the "Timer" setting and the timer actually "on" (didn't make any noise when switch was "ON".. This year the electric is on when on all three settings ("On", "Off"...

OK So should I backwash once now before I start the SLAM process since it's been vacuuming with the LadyBug? Or does it really matter? I haven't tested the water yet but I'm assuming CYA is 0. If it is, I need to raise it to 30 to 40 before starting SLAM, correct?

So I opened the pool yesterday and the water wasn't very clear (seemed to be algae). So I filled to skimmer level, threw two bottles of bleach in, and ran the Hayward LadyBug cleaner. My plan going forward is: 1. Test all chemicals TF-100 test kit. Bring all chemicals up to regular...