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If the float doesn't need to be replaced, I'd check the hoses and make sure you don't have a major leak. I had the same problem and found my supply hose near my unit had cracked, but wasn't noticeable until I got the unit out of the water when it was still running. The crack/expelled water...

I tried the PVC approach this past winter and it worked great! In fact, my cover survived some sustained winds 40mph+ for a few days with no ill result. All my other attempts using buckets or something else heavy couldn't hold up to the wind. Setup: Based on my pool dimensions, I had to fill...

Thanks for the help, I think I'm definitely going to just replace the motor now when it comes time.

I hear what you're saying about just replacing the motor, other than new seals, should I also replace the impeller/diffuser? How long should the water side of the pump really last?

Thanks for the ideas, I was looking at just replacing the motor but didn't seem as cost effective as just buying a slightly used pump. By the time you buy a new motor/seals/etc. you're around the same price as a used pump. I prefer using unions as being a diy'er, it would be nice to detach...

My pool pump is on the brink and just hums when I start it, if it's not the start capacitor (on order), I'm going to just order an entire new pump. Looking at how this pump was installed, I'm going to have to cut pipe to get it out, the installer didn't use anything that would let me quickly...

I'm stocking up on sodium bicarbonate (aka baking soda) this year. It seems the cheapest option, by far are 13.5lb Arm & Hammer bags at Sams Club for $6.88 a bag. I'm surprised pool stores aren't even competitive with this price, it's nearly 3x the price at a pool store, for the same store...

I'm going to try my best to blow out the lines (with an air compressor), but I'm sure I won't get all the water. My hope is to get most of it out, and leave enough air in the pipes the ice would have somewhere to go if it ever did freeze. From what I saw about soil temps in my area, I'm not...

I'm getting ready to close my pool for the season, and I'm wondering how much I need to worry about freezing pipes (underground). On average, the coldest temp at night will be 26 degrees, and looking at historical soil temps for my area, 2 feet down, it nearly always stays above freezing during...

My pool is shut down for the season, and I'm just passing time until my water temp gets under 60 F. Do I still need to run the pump/filter as much as I did during the summer months? Thanks, Michael

Thanks PJ, I can understand not stretching it out across the pool. Now I'm wondering if I can drop it on the surface of the water, perhaps put some water to weigh it down and use rope to attach it to the anchors. Is there any reason to have water bags, or are they just to hold the cover in place?

It's that time, and I'm getting ready to close my pool for the first time. The pool came with the house I bought, and it already has the safety cover anchors. I'm not planning on using a safety cover again, but I was wondering if I could use the anchors and some rope/bungee to install the...

If a radius corner is measured/installed correctly, should I be able to feel any amount of air behind the liner?

Thanks for the advice, I remember when the "pro" came out to measure, and I never once saw him measure the corners/curvature. He also mentioned during the install that the helpful "corner" stickers on the liners are just a suggestion, they don't have to line up exactly to the corner. I have...

My pool "professional" installed my pool liner this past year, complete with plenty of wrinkles, and otherwise oddities. He promised to fix the wrinkles at the end of the swim season, but has since abandoned me, leaving me to fend for myself. So, I'd like to go over some of the issues I have...

Hey all, I've been pondering something, and was wondering the answer: Lets say I have two identical pools, Pool "A" has FC=4, CYA=40 Pool "B" has FC=8, CYA=70 I'm referring to ideal levels, listed on the FC/CYA chart here...

yeah, I guess you're right about that. It has the tail with a spongy thing, but that probably isn't going to do much.

Right, I forgot to mention I have a polaris 360 cleaner, and I run it often, so at least the bottom gets touched.

My pool has been up for over a month now, and I know it's recommended to scrub the entire surface once a week with a brush to curb algae growth. Problem is, I haven't really been doing that, and I haven't had a problem with algae either. The sides of my pool are squeaky clean, and show no...

Great, thanks. So as long as this stays 0, no need to shock the pool (assuming FC is where I want it)

I've tested my pool using the chlorine test in the TF-100. In all the times I've tested, my CC = 0. I can't seem to find a good answer as to whether this is good or bad? I think it's good, but would like to make sure. Thanks, --Michael

My CYA is low, below 30. I filled the view tube all the way up and could still barely make out the dot. FC is holding, so I wasn't too worried about CYA. My pool contractor is emptying the pool at the end of the season to fix some wrinkles which is why I'm using pucks and not bleach. If I...

Yes, I'm using pucks, and aerating to counteract the pH drop from the pucks (and because it looks cool and my kids love it!) I dumped about 14 lbs. of baking soda in last night, and the TA reading jumped from 70 to 90 when I tested this morning (using the TA test in the TF-100). As far as I...

My DIY aerator! Discovered this accidentally and had to share it. I was playing around with my cleaning port, and a section of hose from my cleaner and stumbled upon this aerator idea quite by accident. It's working great! Yes that's a kids "floatie" holding it up! Initially it was swinging...

Perhaps you're right, my pH has been holding steady at around 7.2-7.3. I'd like to get that number a bit higher to like 7.5. I'm trying to stick to recommendations I found here, and would rather not "learn the hard way" what the long term effects of low TA/pH will be! :hammer:

Right now it's about 70, which I know is very low. I'm going to the store tonight to get some baking soda and am shooting for about 110. I'm also using trichlor for now, since my pool installer has to drain the pool at the end of the season to fix some liner wrinkles, so I will have to deal...

I recently found out surfing through the forums that aeration can increase pH. Great, that sounds like a win-win combination! :party: Can I use aeration as opposed to adding chemicals (Like all the boxes of washing soda I bought already)? Does this mess with any other levels in the pool...

Good to know, thanks. He also mentioned pulling back the liner and adding vermiculite to smooth out some rough areas, is that still ok in this situation? Also note, he won't be doing this until the end of September, so I'm concerned about outside temperatures, which may be around 70 degrees at...

I just paid a lot of money to a pool contracter to get my pool bottom repaired a new liner put in. Unfortunately the liner has some wrinkles (and it's full of water now). My installer wants to drain the pool at the end of the season (September), hook back up the vacuums, and fix the wrinkles...