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New to using a SWG. I over salted my pool and finally got around to draining and refilling. Now my latest pool chem values are: FC: 6.5 CC: ~.2 (guess since it's less than 0.5) pH: 7.6 TA: 90 CH 250 CYA ~20 (guess since it's below <30 and i was at 40 before draining) Salt: 3400 Temp: 75 The...

New pool owner here. noticed that my pool pump just pulls water from the single skimmer in my pool and nothing is pulled from the two drains at the bottom. Is this a problem? Is my pool skimmer missing a piece in order to pull water from the bottom as well, because I do see the port for it...

I’ve been trying to maintain my pool for the past few weeks now. Just wondering if I should add Calcium to my pool or to just leave it alone since I’m on the low side and expect it to rise over time. My CH was sitting at 500 when I bought the house. Did a drain and refill a few weeks ago to...

Learning more about my pool every day this month. I'm currently in the middle of a SLAM. However, going on vacation next week. As I read more on TFP I realize the TFP method requires daily addition of Chlorine. I travel a lot and need something more automated or at least remotely operable. Is...

First time cleaning my pool filter in my new home today. When I was putting it back together I accidentally broke the pressure relief valve on top of my STA-Rite s7m120 filter. To replace it, I ordered a new one and we filter cartridges on Amazon. Estimate it will take 2 weeks to arrive. In the...

I just bought a house this winter and want to start using my pool. Interested in educating myself about my pool for long term maintainability. I was thinking about calling a pool service using my home warranty for a $75 service call and get them to teach me but a family member referred me to...