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We are moving into a new house with a saltwater pool. I currently have a non-saltwater pool that I use the BBB method on and have it down with no issues. The pool inspection was yesterday and everything checked out except for the heater needs to be replaced but I was expecting that based on...

We currently have the pebble concrete (exposed aggregate). What options are there to cover it? I really like the look of Kool Deck but think that is for new concrete only. What have you done, do you like it and what did it cost you?

Not sure how to explain this but I will do my best. When I turn the blower on to make bubbles all it does is create bubbles along the edge where the outlets are and water comes out of the hot tub. Is there a fitting that will push air more toward the middle of the hot tub? Sent from my...

I have a LAARS LT 400 natural gas heater for the spa and pool. About a month ago I turned the heater on to use the hot tub and the temperature never got over 80. I had a pool guy come out and he said it was either the flame sensor rod or the thermistor. He changed the flame sensor rod and it...

The bearings on my motor are going south so I need to replace the motor. i'm having a hard time finding the correct replacement motor online. I have looked at electric motor warehouse and inyopools.com. It appears my motor is a two speed but there is no switch to choose high or low speed so i...

How long should you stay out of the water when adding 4lbs?

I was testing my new PVC fountain to see if I could cool the water overnight and came home to a cloudy pool. Tested my water and got this: FC 2 Ph 7.5 CC 0 TA 90 CYA 70 I added chlorine to get to FC 8. Any ideas what happened? Filter issue maybe? Thought I would ask before taking the filter apart

This might be a long shot based on what I have found searching the interment but I am looking for a way to control the pool and spa lights remotely. I think valve/pump/heater automation is more than I will use or want to spend. I am just wanting to turn the pool and spa lights on without having...

I'm not sure if this is the correct forum but I'll give it a shot. Each spring when the winds are blowing I tend to get large amounts of dirt blown into my pool. The dirt is to fine for the Polaris bag to trap and the filter (cartridge) doesn't catch it either. Has anyone ever tried...

I'm pretty much a DIY person and want to add automated controls to my pool. My set up is pretty basic but all the different options for controls make my head hurt and I need some guidance. This is what I have for equipment/pool.. 1. Jandy Never Lube Valves 2. Polaris 360 3. Spa 4. Spa...

So I did an Ascorbic treatment last week to remove some metal stains. The treatment worked well and I used 2lbs of AA and 2 quarts of the pink stuff. After rebalancing my water I can't keep any FC. Last night I had an FC of 0 so I added 2 jugs of liquid chlorine (bleach) and this afternoon I...

is the only way to lower my CH is drain the water?? I've been fighting high CH all summer and currently sit at 500. My tap water has a CH of 150.

So I did my full test tonight and got FC-6 CC-0 pH-7.2 TA-80 CH-450 CYA-90 My CH was 380 7 days ago..any idea on why it went up?? I added water yesterday but my tap water is only 150.

After design and redesign we finally broke ground on the outdoor kitchen. More pics as progress continues Day 1

Not sure if this is the correct place for this question so I apologize in advance if it's not. I have flagstone coping that has little black dots that look like mold. I tried to use bleach solution and SS brush but they would not budge. Any idea what they are and how to get rid of them.

What do you guys think..I am going to put my Bubba Keg smoker in place of a gas grill since that is all I use. I wish i could avoid the brick column but it's not possible since it is part of the patio structure.

All of my valves and heater are currently manual. I would like to be able to turn the spa, heater and lights on remotely. Is putting in automation a DIY project or something to leave to a pro? For basic automation what is a good value system?

I have a question about pool filter cleaning and PSI. What should the PSI on the filter be? Also how often should you clean the filter? My last test results are FC=1 CC=.5 pH=7.2 TA=160 CH=410 CYA=75 I added bleach to bring up FC and will test again tonight. Water is clear.

So I plan on partially draining my pool this weekend to lower my CYA and CH. So I don't waste the water would it hurt my grass to drain it to the yard? I have a FC level of 6.5.

After reading and absorbing as much information I can right now from the forums and Pool School i finally got my TF-100 kit and tested my water. This pool is new to me and I am really excited to use the BBB method. These are my results from last night. FC-6.5 CC-1 TC-7.5 pH-7.2 TA-180 CH-600...

I'm a long time lurker but never posted.. Does anyone have a recommendation for outdoor kitchen builders in the Houston/Katy area?