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FC 7 CC 0 PH 7.5 CYA 45 Had 0.5 CC so brought up to SLAM 2 days in a row, went from 28 to 7 in 24 hours both days. Outside temp high 91. What should I be looking at? I use 10% liquid bleach. Thanks

Adjusted CYA to 50 when we opened pool in May, now is at 30. The past month or so, the chlorine demand has increased, I attributed this to warmer weather and full sun, we've had a stretch of high 90's. We have had some heavy rains, but other than backwashing once in awhile, I haven't removed any...

New pool has more movement when kids are jumping in and splashing. Previous pool didn't move. Movement is in wall and top resin rail. Anyone else have this?

I have the Liquidator installed and working, but doesn't seem to be keeping up with chlorine demand. Pool is in full sun, I have it set to run 8 hours per night, the flow meter shows 4. 24' diameter pool 4' deep. CYA is about 55. I'm trying to keep it at 6-7 FC. I wouldn't think I would lose...

I just installed the Liquidator chlorine injection system. I can't get any flow when on the low setting, some flow on high. If I restrict skimmer flow, the LQ flow can max out when the pump is on high. If I install the supply tube directly into the pump drain plug will this help. I've read about...

I have a 4 year old AGP with rust about a foot down from the top, apparently a liner leak, causing rust from inside out. Also, rust and peeling paint along bottom of pool. Anyone else with these issues? How did you fix? How do I know if wall is beyond repair? I like the SWG but the pool won't...

Our pool is 4 years old, we ordered online and installed ourselves. There is a 5" diameter rust spot on the outside wall approximately 1.5' from the top. I started to sand and some water started to drip. I don't think there is a hole in the liner, but the water is coming from somewhere. I...

As the title states what is your preferred method of water bonding for an above ground pool? Thanks

I just purchased an Aqua Trol SWG. The power source is a GFCI with plastic cover. The pump(Hayward Power Flo Matrix) has a three pronged plug which plugs into the bottom of the Aqua Trol control cabinet. This outlet is not technically 'covered/enclosed' like the GFCI. Is this safe? I haven't...

I didn't learn of pool bonding until after pool was installed. No one I've asked locally knows anything about bonding. I thought I would bond myself, but the pool is partially in sloping ground with a deck. I am not able to run the #8 AWG wire completely around pool. If I could run the wire...

I am considering a 2 speed pump, Amazon.com : Hayward SP15922S Power-Flo Matrix Above-Ground Pump 2-Speed : Swimming Pool Water Pumps : Patio, Lawn Garden, and an 18" sand filter, to replace my existing. I would like to run on low speed for filtering, and use on high to vacuum. Will this pump...

When we built our pool, I didn't have much knowledge about pools, let alone building one. We located our pool in an area where the backside had to be cut 3' or so to level the existing ground. We built a retaining wall and deck on that side of the pool. I didn't know about bonding until after...

I have been gradually adding CYA, as per Pool School, to get up to 70(SWG). June 5th was 50, added more, June 12th was 60, waited a few days then added as per Pool Math. Today is 90. I know the recommendation is 70-80, is 90 too high? Will it lower on its own? Should I adjust FC? It is currently...

I have the Intex SWG set to run 9 hours at night. When it starts, all the correct lights are on and I can see the chlorine being generated. I have checked the unit with 2 hours remaining in the cycle, and can't see chlorine in the generator. Pump and filter are working, correct lights are on. If...

Can anyone tell me how much the Intex Salwater system CS 20110 outputs chlorine in ppm? The manual states max. sanitizer output 12 grams/hour. I assume this is when 'boost' is activated. I'm trying to determine needed run time? Salt level 3300 ppm, 13200 gallons. Thanks

Test before adding bleach: FC 4.4 CC 0.4 CYA 33 After: FC 10.6 (should have been 12. CYA 33 w/SWG) CC 0.2 Overnight: FC 9.5 CC 0.5 Last night: FC 6.0 CC 0.5 This morning: FC 5.5 CC 0 The last tests show <1ppm loss of FC, and acceptable CC, the water has been clear basically since we...

When testing, I do as per the directions and the water is clear(CC test). If I wait a couple minutes before I dispose of the water, it seems to have a pink tint to it. Is this normal? I'm assuming I am OK and that the test's are to be read immediately?

Is it safe to swim while adding CYA?

Yesterday I added bleach, ran pump and tested for overnight test. FC 10.6 CC 0.2 This morning: FC 9.5 CC 0.5 Last night I tested using 1 drop=0.2 ppm This morning I tested using 1 drop=0.5 ppm I started the SWG this morning to maintain FC and continue Slam process. Which accuracy level does...

I have not done anything to the pool this spring other than add some CYA, vacuumed, cleaned, run filter with SWG. FC 4.4 CC 0.4 PH 7.6 TA 56 CH 200 CYA 33 Do I need to Slam? The only # that concerns me is the CC of 0.4. I have not Slammed this year. Should I run overnite FC test? If that comes...

Flow into pool was lower than usual so I backwashed to clean sand filter. The unit is giving me a low flow warning when back washing. When I switch back to filter, flow into the pool is still not as strong as normal. Any suggestions? Thanks

Hello: Very new to pools/pool maintenance. I installed an AGP DIY late summer last year. After finding this site, I realized I am very ignorant of pool maintenance. I followed all directions included with pool pump, etc., instructions quite unclear on startup. Pool was fairly clean when we...