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The joint where the pipe into my pump joins the suction-side Jandy valve has been moist, but is now dripping. I've searched the forums and seen ideas about patching and repairing which have been helpful. I'd like some advice on the best way to fix this particular issue because it's all plumbed...

New numbers after adding 8lbs Calcium Chloride: FC - 5 CC - 0 pH - 7.7 TA - 90 CH - 210 CYA - 40 I'll bring my pH down to about 7.5 and should be in good shape! Is the aeration due to the waterfall and slide going to cause my pH to rise regularly? If so, will adding borates help buffer this...

Thank you frustratedpoolmom and Dave! First test results with TF-100: FC - 5 CC - 0.5 pH - 7.7 TA - 90 CH - 150 CYA - 40 CSI = -0.16 Water looks great! I will add MA to bring the pH down to 7.5. If the CH measurement is correct (used waterbear's technique for the third try), then I need to...

First, thank you for the Pool School. Reading it and the posts, I am developing a basic understanding of some aspects of pool care. I purchased a home with a pool (my first) in September 2008. The seller gave me a tutorial on the pool, including a recommendation to keep the 3" tabs in the...