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Hello, I live in Vegas and my pump and filter are in direct sunlight for a good portion of the day. Are there any long term problems that could happen having the pump/filter in the high Vegas heat most of the day? Should I try and get the pump/filter in shade if possible?

I have a clogged vacuum line and have a couple questions about un-clogging the line. 1. Is the Peterson Canvas HydroFlush any better than the Drain King? 2. How long can it take for hydro-flushing take to work? 3. I read if you try flushing from the pool to pump to turn on the pump to...

Hello, I just drained/refilled my entire pool and added Cyanuric Acid using the sock method and am ready to slam but have a few questions. 1. Can you SLAM when water temp at 60 degrees. 2. Do I need to SLAM with fresh water that's never been above 60 degrees in the week since it's been...

How long after adding muriatic acid to lower ph to 7.0-7.2 do you have to wait before starting to aerate? Thanks in advance! Any help appreciated

I had to run up to Leslie's for a pumice stone and when the guy I was talking to found out all I use is liquid chlorine he said he would strongly encourage me to stop using it because it is a dirty chlorine and increases the (TDS) Total Dissolved Solids in my water and would force me to use more...

I'm in the process of partially draining my pool and am noticing some calcium buildup on the tile. Can I just spray on the acid wash mixture, described in other posts, then rinse into the draining water? Thanks in advance! Any help appreciated.

Hello, Unfortunately this year I won't be able to use the TFP method and will be forced to use tablets instead. Any tips for strictly using tablets? Any help appreciated! Thanks in advance.

I'm going out of town for several days and also need to raise my CYA a bit. If I add enough Dichlor to cover the 3-4 days it will add just the right amount of CYA I also need based on the pool calculator. Any problems in doing this? Thanks in advance! Any help greatly appreciated.

I bought one of those water fountains to help aerate my pool along with water features. When aerating is it better to point it down at the pool or let it go up in the air and fall back to the pool?

Hi Everyone, I have to raise my CYA and have an unopened bag of Chlor-Brite from Leslies that's been sitting outside in a shaded area the last couple years in Vegas. Is it still good? Thanks in advance! Any help appreciated

Hello, I just finished the SLAM procedures and wanted to throw my pool cover on that's been sitting on a reel with a plastic cover over it all winter (Vegas winter). Is this a bad idea? Don't want to do the SLAM procedures again. Thanks in advance!

Hello, 1. When performing the TA test do we stop when the color first turns pink or when it turns fully red? 2. When performing the CYA test we want to keep going until the entire black dot (all visibility, all traces) is no longer visible correct? 3. When lowering TA can I add water, if...

Hello, I've passed the SLAM procedures 2x and on a typical day I'll use 3 units of chlorine. The past few days in Vegas have been extremely windy and I've been going through 6 units a day. There is a lot of construction in the area and I've been removing plenty of leaves, dirt and junk from...

Hello, All of a sudden I can't keep the chlorine levels above 0. I've been to Leslies and have shocked week after week, but after a few days the chlorine level is back to 0 even with 6 tablets in pool (most I ever used last year was 3 in July/Aug). Thank god I found this site! I have a...