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I HATE MUSTARD ALGAE!!!!! Living in South Florida, I have had my bouts and issues with this scourge. After discovering this great forum back in 2008, I began my education in how to properly care for my pool. I read everything, acquired the necessary tools and was diligent in my procedures and...

Now that I understand my pool's chemistry, I want to apply the education I've gotten to my pond and aquarium. I raise African Cichlids. I'm confused about two terms used in aquarium chemistry General Hardness & Calcium Hardness. From an African Cichlid website: General Info On Water Hardness...

Guys, I have an AutoPilot Soft Touch Model #ST220, cell SC-36, 230 VAC. Unit is approx 4 years old. Service light flashes twice constantly. I have done the following: 1.) Checked the cable, banana plugs and salt level. Plugs looked slightly worn but appear to be snug. The contact pins on the...

Years ago I retired my Polaris. The outlet is still in the pool wall at same level as active return jets. The pipe at the equipment pad is 1-1/2” pvc and is capped. I would like to put this outlet to use but I’m not interested in an automatic cleaner. Question is… 1.) Should I place it...

Hello everyone! I have a 12,000-gallon, in-ground SWG pool, with spill over spa, in South Florida. I never really took intensive care of my pool and hence the old marcite finish was greatly deteriorated and a resurface was imperative. Thirty days ago, my friend (an experienced tile man who has...