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I also just looked at my pool math set up and realized my CYA level was set too low. My real SLAM level is 4 ppm higher than I've been using. So, I'm not surprised I'm having issues. And wasting expensive chlorine.... Thanks for the support. Kelley

Hi, I've had my pool for 11 years now, and I've been using the TFP protocols the entire time. I've never had a problem like this. I opened my pool at the end of May, no issues. The weather has been so rainy and cool I never got in it during the month of June. The problem started last...

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I've read that quite a few people use hair nets to cover their skimmer, helping prevent debris from getting to the pump and filter. My question is what type of hair net should I use? "Pool socks" look the have a a knit texture, but hair nets like that seem to have rather large holes. The other...

I ordered one from Amazon. Worked perfectly. Thank you for your help@

Thank you! Much appreciated!

Hi, The knob that is on my DE filter air relief valve finally gave up the ghost this year. I have a Nautilus NS-36 DE filter. Unfortunately, it is rather old - I'm guessing over 15 years old, so the replacement knob I ordered doesn't work - the current version of the NS-36 has a very different...

Thanks. I was thinking along those lines, so your post makes me feel more confident.

My rather old DE filter needs a new o-ring, and it won't arrive for about a week. I can't use the filter until then, because I can't keep the housing from leaking when I close it (hence the need for a new o ring). I have already uncovered the pool, added muriatic acid to bring down the pH, and...

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I'm opening my pool, and tried to run my DE filter. I let it fill with water until it started coming out of the release valve, and closed the valve. Water is still coming out of the valve, even though it is completely "closed." When I shut off the pump, I can hear air coming out. Okay, I...

We had 7 inches of rain overnight a few days ago, and when the storm was over, my pool was filled with dirt. Started cleaning it out like I was opening it, and was slowly making good progress. I did what I hoped was my last backwash, and added new DE to the filter. Unfortunately, I forgot to...

Hello, I have an in-ground, free-form pool, and my Loop Loc pool cover has become just about useless. The safety cover isn't doing a good job of keeping dirt out anymore. Too much has worn away. I bought a tarp-type pool cover because we can't afford to buy a new safety cover right now. No kids...

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I opened my pool this weekend, and clearly our loop-loc cover has seen better days. Unfortunately, we needed to get a new furnace this winter, and a new loop-loc is not an option at the moment. I was wondering if anyone has ever used a rectangular cover (the type you use water bags to hold down)...

This is my second year of owning a pool and using BBB. It is the first year, however, I am going to close the pool myself. I feel really stupid, but I finally noticed what looks like another return in my pool situated at the deep end seat. It has a plug in it, which looks just like the plug I...

Thanks. It's the chemical cleaning I need to do. The link you provided told me just what I needed to know. :)

Our DE filter cartridge needs a cleaning before we start up the pool this year. What do you all recommend I use to clean it? Thanks, Kelley

The ground will freeze to 30 inches here. Do I need to blow out the main drain? Thanks.

I live in Wilmington, DE. I won't be able to post a picture of the main drain until tonight or tomorrow. If I don't have to blow out the main drain, then the only thing that's left is to blow out the returns. How to do that? Thanks! Kelley

I've been trying for several weeks to close my pool. I've done it steps at a time (the safety cover has been on the most of the time, once the pool was cleaned and water treated). The water level is finally low, so all I have to do is blow out the lines. Therein lies my problem. I can't...

I planned on finishing up closing the pool this weekend, and am currently lowering the water level. I live in Wilmington, DE, and we are expecting to get 8 - 12 inches of rain over the next three days or so. I'm thinking rather than blow out the lines and completely close the pool now, I just...

Worked like a charm. Thanks - that made a lot more sense than the directions!

I'm getting ready to close my pool, and some leaves have, naturally, fallen in. I have a leaf canister I bought for my barracuda G3 automatic vacuum, but if I attach it directly to the suction head (as the directions said), once the canister fills with water it is too heavy and pulls the...