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Hello, Will start off with an apology for the word dump, but could use some help/guidance! I just had a pentair, intellichlor IC40 installed, (about 4 days ago) and am working to get the balance correct in the pool. 1) I am noticing now a cloudy haze near the shallow end in my return, that...

How effective are pumps at managing a high water table? My brother in law recently moved into his house, and after opening the pool this year found the liner floated and was dealing with a higher water table. Previous owners said they typically ran the pump for a while and the issue would go...

Next week I am scheduled to have my liner replaced. Shortly after I plan on adding a SWG. Pool will be filled with water from hose, and I am assuming then get my pH, TA, CYA, CH and CC/FC in line with regular liquid chlorine once it is filled and running the pool as if it was "opened"...

All, Hoping someone can help here. I posted recently about needing a new pump, and went the route of replacing the motor and parts instead to save a bit. Ordered replacement motor and drivetrain setup (all mounting plates, seals, etc) last month, and then last week found the impeller fused to...

Alright, i know the time was going to come sooner or later, but time has now come where I need a new pump. Coming to the end of my slam when opening, the pump is making a very loud grinding noise, and is very warm to the touch - I believe bearings are shot in the unit and theres a lot of...

Hey folks! Hoping you all can help offer some guidance. We moved into a house where the pool hasn't been used in 5+ years. Thru this site I was able to get the swamp cleaned up, and have some crystal clear water for 2 seasons (although both seasons we have had our fair share of fixes/issues...

Love this site. Moved into a home last year with completely abandoned pool, and I had little to no knowledge of what to do with it. Turned it around to get a few swims In last year, and this year it's gotten even better. Pool has never been so clear, installing outdoor lighting, and...

Hey all - noticed a weird spotty film on surface of water yesterday. My skimmer net broke but using leaf net only seems to break it up more. I threw a skimmer sock on but that didn't seem to do the trick. Not sure if this could be resolved with DE in the filter, or if this is something that...

Hey all, New homeowner, first season going to close the pool. Previous homeowners left the pool uncovered, and it was a pain getting the pool in swim condition (although I think that was due to more years of neglect/non-use) I know no one really wants to talk closing the pool now, but trying...

New pool owner here, and as I am looking thru old threads, I saw the main drain may be a cause of excess algae fighting against a SLAM, and as I am in day 13, and not seeing much progress in the past few days I am thinking that may be my case. Do I just jump in and unscrew it? Is there a...

New pool owner, and theres a capped off return in the side of the pool. I thought possibly would be a suction for an automatic cleaner, but when I removed the cap, and adjusted the valve for the pump, I didn't feel any flow (in or out) Just "dead". Also, the previous owner mentioned that...

Hey friends On day 13 of SLAM, and pool is slowly but surely getting clearer. Doesn't look like I will hit my memorial day weekend goal, but hey, maybe fathers day. Still can't see the bottom of even the shallow end, so don't think I want to risk swimming this weekend. Anyway - I will...

Hey All, On Day 10 of a SLAM, and the water is getting a bit clearer, but still unable to see bottom. This was a swamp to start, so I understand it will take some time. My levels at start were: TA 70 pH 7.5 CYA - 40 FC.5 CC .5 I am shocking to 20, checking every few hours as I can, with...

Hey All, New to pool ownership, and have really enjoyed reviewing all the forums/pool school. I just started my SLAM process on Saturday (on day 3 currently) and at the start, I was having to add chlorine in about every 4 hours or so to maintain shock level. Test Results at start of SLAM: FC...

Hey All - New here. I have been reading the posts/going thru the Pool School, and have a question that hopefully you can help with. Wife and I moved into a new home beginning of April, and it has a 30,000 gal inground pool that was left dormant for around 5 years per previous owner...