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Hi, I have iron deposits on my pool, especially the PVC fillings, etc. Last year I treated it with ascorbic acid at the end of the season when my chlorine was at zero. The staining has re-appeared. I plan to add ascorbic acid when the water temp gets low enough so that I do not have to worry...

My pool deck was coated with a clear acrylic sealer and is now flaking in some areas. Pressure washing has removed in some areas and in other areas adhesion is so good that it will not come off. I have had quotes for resurfacing and I like the option of grinding the surface, sealing, vinyl...

I have a 2 year old Pentair Superflo VS pump that was working fine until this morning. It will turn a couple of revolutions and stop. After a few seconds it will repeat. Its doing this continuously. Checked the impeller and it seems to be turning freely. No error codes. Any ideas?

Here are my test results taken today using my K-2006-Salt kit. FC 13.0 My generator that runs 12 hrs/day went for 80% to 40% with no significant reduction is FC levels. How come? CC 0 PH 7.6 Stays steady TA 65 Stays steady CH 40 CYA 0 It was 70 about 3 weeks ago after adding stabilizer...

My concrete pool deck needs help. Sealed it about 6 years ago with Behrs clear acrylic sealer. It did not look great to start with and has begun degrade. Bare spots, uneven wear,etc. Also got very slippery even though I added the sand additive when it was applied. HAve tried pressure washing it...

Pool was open all winter and lots of rain. Getting ready to start up SWG and wanted to balance water. Readings were FC 6 (had added some bleach) PH 7.4 TA could not read - out of reagent CYA 30 (was 70 in the fall) Salt 1600 (was 3,000 in the fall) Went to pool store to buy stabilizer and had...

I have a 20k gal vinyl pool with a Pentair Superflo VS pump. Looking at Circupool RJ45-45 Plus, Hayward AQR15, or Pureline PL7707. Any strong recommendations? Any insight as to when there are the best end of season prices? I would like to avoid adding a timer (I use the one built into the pump)...

I have a Hayward Super Pump 2 Speed with a switch on the motor. It sounds like a diesel on the low speed but normal on high speed. Is this normal?

Looking for advice on how to best seal my concrete deck without it becoming slippery. Leaves and mud stains it easily. It was installed this spring. Thanks

I have a Hayward CL200 chlorinator and even when the flow control is almost off, the chlorine is reading at 7.5. Any ideas? I have removed the tablets to drop the chlorine level. Is there any way to accelerate it? Thanks!

Hi, I would like to buy a "portable" cleaner for vacuuming stairs and small areas where dirt accumulates without having to mess with hoses, etc. Any recommendations? Also, I am beginning to get a ring around the water line at the stairs. How best to clean that? Thanks.

My pool is being built - walls up and concrete around the base of the walls. They have installed 2 jets at 2' either side of the skimmer and I just realized that there is no drain at the bottom of the pool planned (just realized that it was not checked off on the contract). Are pools made...

I put a deposit down for my plastic walled rectangular18 x 36' pool today. I still have to decide on 2' vs 4' corners. I plan to have the steps on the side. Any recommendations? Also how abouta 2 speed vs single speed 1HP pump? Thanks in advance for your help!