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I woke up this morning to a wet spot on my coping and a slow drop from the coping to pool. I assume this is a leak? Any insight on where to begin on next steps to remediate?

Pool is not holding chlorine. OCLT is my next step. First time performing and need to “phone” a friend. I understand I need to turn off my SWG before the night and am test. Is it best to keep the pump running or turn off during the testing period? Thanks.

Happy Saturday! I need to raise my FC see levels attached. This is the 1st time I am adding. I have a bottle of liquid chlorine with no expiration date - purchased over a year ago. Does liquid chlorine expire? Sorry if this is a silly question. If so, I will add Clorox (dosage of 53 oz per...

Hi there - Pool was blue this am. I went outside during lunch and it is now turning green see photo. See photo of the color on Sunday. Rained yesterday and I tested and added acid and ran SWG all night to raise chlorine. Also, see photo of test results. Is my FC too low? What next? Thanks.

Hi there! Hope I am posting in the right place. I noticed an orange stain on the bottom of my skimmer (see photos). Any idea what it can be? Thank you.

Update: Yesterday I cleaned the grout with a spray of acid/water, scrubbed and washed down with pool water. Looked a bit better. This morning the white stains are back. Ugh. Anyone experience this? What next? Thanks. Hello there! At my wits end and think the many experts on the forum...

After several months, my PB agreed to drain 50% of my pool water and refill with the water truck due to high CYA. After my pool was filled, a tech added way too much stabilizer. It has been stressful and a struggle to balance. Any recommendations before the pool is drained? My pool is...

Hope everyone had a fantastic Thanksgiving. I had Blue Surf applied one month ago. The pool walls are much darker than the floor (see photo). Is this a normal part of the curing process and will the color even out over time? Thanks.

What is the best method to clean this film from my waterline tile? Its only on some tile around my shallow end. Any suggestions on how to prevent this in the future? I am a new pool owner and appreciate the feedback.

I'll start with background. Three weeks ago, my pool was filled after Pebblesheen was applied. My PB turned the pool over to me after dumping about 7 bags of salt in the pool two weeks ago and I was told I am responsible for balancing. The PB will be back next week to turn on the chlorinator...

Hi there - My pH is high - new pool owner. Bad storms. Pebblesheen was applied 2.5 weeks ago. First time adding muratic acid myself. How much do I add? No directions on the jug. Thanks.

The same day of my fill, the PB started my equipment and added chemicals (see below for a list). I was asked not to touch the equipment add any chemicals as the PB will hand over a fully balanced pool in two weeks. We had awful rain today and I asked if chemicals were needed and I was told no...

Which brand is best? See photo. Thanks.

I just opened my box of goodies. I have a lot of studying to do :):) My pool will be filled next Tuesday and PB will get it started. I assume I should get moving and buy the items to keep my pool balanced asap. Have there been issues finding pool supplies? Given COVID I am wondering if I...

PB installed equipment today. The pump is supposed to be Intelliflo VS 3HP (011056). Pump installed stays “vsf”. See photo. Is this the correct pump? PB said its a 011056 - why does it say VSF? Thanks.

Opinions, please. Would the nicks on the travertine facing the inside the pool drive you nuts? Or, am I way too picky?

I had an exceptionally bad experience with a sub contractor today. So much so, I regret starting this process? Anyone feel the same?

Has anyone had issues with their batch of silver travertine coping? My first batch was completely off in color. The second batch was delivered this week and the masons arrived this morning and noted the same issue. See photo. I understand the variants in travertine but the variants are too...

I need to make a decision as to whether I should install accent tiles for my stairs and bench. My PB suggested Fire Opal Glass Accent Tile by Pebbletech. If you have accent tile would you install again? Thanks.

I regret not finding this forum prior to my pool build! My dig started on 8.26 and my backyard looks like a tornado hit it. I fully understand a mess is inevitable but it seems after every contractor leaves the mess gets worse. For example, plastic covering from my gunite shoot still graces...