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Thank you, JasonLion. I had not thought of the safety issue and very much appreciate you pointing it out. I now know how far to let it drop. If we don't have rain next winter we may all be filling in our pools and planting drought tolerant gardens.

I live in California and want to keep using my pool while minimizing water usage. In the winter, I uncover the pool and let the water level fall due to evaporation. When we are lucky enough to be getting some rain, I drain the pool a few inches. The water level is below the skimmer which must be...

I have also read that algae embedded in plaster must be black algae. However, it is definitely a mustard color and can be scrapped surface of the wall with my hand or a light brushing. However the discoloration remains in the wall. If this sounds like black algae, can it be eliminated with...

I do my own pool chemistry with a Taylor K-2006 Complete (FAS-DPD chlorine). These results are from this week: PH 7.6 Free Chlorine: 2.1 ppm Combined Chlorine: 0.0 ppm Total Alkalinity: 100 ppm Calcium Hardness: 400 ppm Cyanuric Acid: 50 ppm Those numbers were pretty consistent all of last...

Thank you. I have been experiencing frequent yellow algae outbreaks despite keeping on top of the chlorine and shock and keeping the phosphates under control. After 6 weeks in summer, the filter is just loaded with debris and dirt. It takes an extensive hose down, 24 hours in TSP solution...

It was someone with a pool service who I hired for an hour of advice. She does not sell filters nor did she refer me to a seller. However, every chart I have checked online says I should have a larger filter for 30,000 gallons.

I have advised that at least part of some of my pool problems including frequent mustard algae blooms are due to inadequate filtering. My pool volume is 30,000 gallons and my present filter is a Hayward Star Clear Plus with a 175sq. ft. cartridge. Even without algae, the cartridge needs a...