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I have an old SS brush that I'd like to use on some black algae spots in the deep end of my pool. When we re-plastered some 5-10 years ago with Diamond Brite, that weep hole has been a breeding ground for the algae. I keep old pool equipment because the new stuff ALWAYS breaks within 5 years or...

I have a vac hose that at the end of last year's summer stopped suctioning. We recently checked that there are no holes in the tubing. We filled the hose with water, and the only place water leaked out was at the vac head, under the connector. It spins, the other end doesn't. Is this what...

I have accepted my pool likes to stay at a higher pH. I use liquid chlorine. So, when I get test results I make sure the CSI is balanced. Because the TA will be 50-60 while pH is 7.8 to 8.0. I test the basics myself often: FC, pH, TA. I'll use Leslie's to keep eye on CYA, metals, PHO. I guess my...

Last night my pool heater turned itself on. I've seen past posts on this happening. No storms prompted our issue. We had not used the heater recently. It's July in Texas!! Only turn on manually at the heater - no automation. I had just hit pool clean to add my chlorine when I heard the funny...

Please, needing some advice. We recently had our concrete cool deck around the pool removed and re-poured. Even with pictures from the construction in 1990, they still managed to crack the pipe coming away from skimmer heading back to the filter/equipment. So the contractor sends his plumber to...

Looking for some input. We recently had our concrete cool deck around the pool removed and re-poured. Even with pictures from the construction in 1990, they still managed to crack the pipe coming away from skimmer heading back to the filter/equipment. So the contractor sends his plumber to dig...

Does anyone know of an apparatus for catching a water sample using a pole? Knees are getting pretty bad. Thanks

Leslie's titration TA test is always higher than my home, Leslie's Taylor Total Poolcare DPD Test Kit. This time I got a 60-70, they got 90! I got pH 7.6 (very happy), they got 7.8. These tests were only 12 hrs apart with no rain, water add, etc. Only bleach. Now, because I've been battling pH...

Unfortunately, Wall Whale co. is trying to relocate to USA - which is a good thing. In the meantime, I can't buy one. So, I need to buy a good combo brush and I will transfer to the Wall Whale fin once they start selling them again. Or does anyone know of a vendor still selling the Whales??

I plan to take chem geek's advice and break up 24hr run time. When is best to test? He's suggested like two 4 hr and two 3 hr segments. I add my bleach around midnite, and was testing right before. I have several days during week that does not get me home before 10 pm. Crazy schedule! I was...

Yes, when we used pucks and dichlor, rarely added muriatic acid. The brand of OTC bleach I use is HEB, 8.25%. Older posts on TFP attempting to explain the lye amount differences, say between Clorox brand and HEB, made no sense to me. I even searched and read up on MSDS, etc of the bleaches. I...

Now that I'm running my pool 24hr with a VS pump, I need some help. What is recommended RPMs for 24hr running for my size pool in HOT Texas? And when I add chemicals, what RPMs and for how long at that higher RPM? I've been pouring the bleach in around the midnight hour. Some say you should ramp...

Have tried to post while logged in. When I press submit new thread button, I'm asked to register...again? This has been very frustrating. Webmaster, Lee, said he would help. No one has assisted me yet. What's up? Do I have boxes checked wrong in my profile, etc? - - - Updated - - - Disregard...

Alkalinity, ph and diamond brite plaster. Leslie's 4/19/15: CH=250 CYA= 50 TDS: 2000 Pho: 2500 Tues 6/9 home results: Clear FC=2.5 CC=0 pH=8.0+ TA=75 On 6/5 my home results: pH=7.5 TA= 70 Years ago CYA was over 150. My gift from Leslie's was black algae, which I still need to get in the...