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    Pools close to the freeway. Is the water safe to swim in?

    We have 2 above ground pools within 200 ft of a very busy freeway. When I vacuum once a week there is a black powdery something spread very evenly along the bottom. The filter catches it just fine and the water is crystal clear. I 'm just wondering if the water is safe to swim in or not. I'm...
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    Lots of fertilizer in pool

    Hi there, I'm pretty new here but I've been in the pool business for 13 years. I ran into something new today and would appreciate some advice. I went to clean a customer's pool today and got a big surprise. No, there weren't any topless girls sunbathing around the pool. I discovered that...
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    Converting a Polaris Eos to a Aqualink RS

    Here is the situation. I moved into a house and the pool has a Polaris Eos automation system, Polaris salt system, wireless antennae, and various other equipment. I have not been able to find the wireless remote or the charging base, and am starting to think it's gone. I believe my options are...
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    Chlorine neutralizer??

    Can chlorine neutralizer have any negative effects on a swimming pool? Thanks for any help.
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    too much pump

    I finally bought an above ground pool. I work at a pool store which is why I got a great deal on a pump and filter. The pool is only 15' round and the pump is a 1.5 hp for above ground pools. It's connected to the pool by 2-1.5" hoses 6 ft long each. Basically the pump is just too strong, and...
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    new here, in Southern Ca.

    I don't have a pool yet, but have been in the business for about 11 yrs. This seems to be the most active swimming pool related forum, so I checked it out. Looks like you guys give some great advice here.