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I am about to go on vacation for the first time since our pool was built in October (we'll be gone 8 days). I am concerned about rising pH levels while I am gone, but I hate to let a pool company get anywhere near my perfect pool. I am adding acid about every 3rd day and I'm worried about what...

I bought some Clorox brand granular CYA and the directions say to pour it directly into the skimmer and keep the pump running for 24 hours. Is that ok to do?

I am having my stone sealed next week and the installer says I will need to keep my pump turned off for 24 hours before and after the sealant is put on to make sure the stone stays dry. Is there anything I should do to prepare my water for this? Should I be worried about my chemicals during...

I am not at home and my pool is starting to over-flow from all the rain we're getting. My pump is scheduled to come on at 11am - will that much water in the pool cause problems? Do I need to try to get home and drain some water? Thanks!

I just had a new Hayward PS4 installed on my pool spa combo. When it changes from pool mode to spa mode the actuators don't turn so my spa isn't getting circulated and it's getting cloudy. Can someone help me with the settings to be able to fix this? I tried to move the valves manually, but...

When my pool is in "pool" mode, I have my valve set for 30% spa return. This way, my spa water gets circulated with the pool. I am about to get automation added to my set up - can the actuators be set to a percentage of a turn, or do you have to make a full 180 degree turn when using automation?

Does anyone have the new Aqua Pod 2.0? I am thinking about getting it for myself for Christmas and wanted to see if anyone on here had any experience with one. Thanks!

My PB put 10 40 pound bags of salt in our pool on Wednesday. The salt level reading on my SWCG is 4000. He said it was fine and it would go down after a couple of days, but it is still at 4000 today. My FC level is 6.5 and the % output is at 30%. Should I be concerned about the high salt levels?

My pool finished filling around 3:15am on Sunday morning (10/30). The pool builder came by to start it up Sunday afternoon and the pump blew the GFCI. We are still waiting for the electrician to figure out what the problem is, and my pool is sitting with no circulation or chemicals. I tested...

I am getting a ProLogic PS-4 for my new pool. I inquired about a remote for the system, and my pool guy wants to charge me $600 additional to hook it up. Does this seem reasonable? Could this be something I could hook up myself?

Does the TF100 include the Watergram index wheel that is included in the K2006?

My pool builder's standard package includes a 24 hour timer with freeze protection and GFCI circuit and an AquaRite SWCG. Should I ask to upgrade to the Aqua Plus system? I can't really figure out what that would offer me that the timer doesn't. Please help!

Our PB gave me the following specs for our plumbing. I know nothing about this stuff so if anyone sees anything I should be concerned about, please let me know. Returns: 1.5" schedule 40 PVC Pool Main Drains: 2" schedule 40 PVC Skimmers: 2" schedule 40 PVC Spa Main Drains: 3" schedule 40 PVC...

After planning for a pool in 2012 and then deciding against it, we are now into the planning process again for a pool/spa combo. I have scheduled 4 PB's to come and measure for quotes. After getting the a quote from PB #1 I have many questions - mostly because the quote has very little...

Got a quote from a PB that only includes one skimmer. Is that sufficient for the following pool? 32x18 - 3.5ft/5.5ft/3.5ft freeform - 1 skimmer, 4 returns, 2 main drains

I received the final drawing for our pool. The back portion of the pool will have an 18" raised wall with 2 water sheers. I'm a little concerned about the width of the pool. It is 15' 3" on one end, 14' 3" in the middle, and 19' 9" on the end with the tanning ledge. It is 34' 3" long. Do...

Am I missing anything? Anything on there I don't really need? Any input is appreciated. In ground gunite pool 92 perimeter feet - 35' x 17' free form - approx 16,099 gallons Depth = 3.5 x 5 x 4.5 Pentair Intelliflo VS-3050 Pentair Clean & Clear 520 Cartridge Auto water leveler 2 skimmers...

My PB wants to give me 3 pumps for my pool. I'm wondering if they are all necessary. Info below. 95 perimeter ft in ground Gunite pool approx 17,000 gallons - 2 HP 2 speed pump 2, 18" water shears in a raised wall - 1 HP pump with wall switch Polaris 280 - 3/4 HP booster pump Are all of these...

One of our pool builders quoted us Hayward products and the other Pentair. Both of the quotes feature the same size cartridge filter of each respective brand and the variable speed pumps of each brand. Which is considered the "best" pump or brand of equipment. The bids are only about $500...

My PB is recommending a Trident Series 2 UV system for my 17000 gallon inground Gunite pool. Does anyone have any experience with this system? Any advice would be appreciated!

Got my first bid. It came in a little higher than I expected. Any input on the bid would be appreciated. 18x32 free form gunite 91 ft perimeter 494 sq ft. 16,034 gallons 1/2 inch grade 60 rebar Gunite - 12" bond beam, 8-10" walls/floor Wet Edge Satin Matrix interior in Aqua Blue 2 and 1/2 inch...

Our PB wants to sell us an upgrade to a pool without a main drain. It consists of a Hayward ecostar variable speed pump, low returns for better circulation, and 2 skimmers. This will be for an inground pool approximately 33 x 17. Is this a good option? Can you really achieve enough...