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Hi all, I'm about to go through the tedious process of changing filter sand in my 300 lb. sand filter. Anybody with experience with ZeoSand? You thoughts, experiences would be helpful. Also just got a circular from Doheny's with a new product called Aqualoon. Anyone with any experience with...

I've been following the SLAM method for deswampifying my pool (I can only hope that my lawn will be as green as my pool was before I started!) and after 4 days it's coming around nicely. My question is that I didn't put any CYA in the pool first as I would be backwashing often. Instead, I put...

HELP!! My pool is a mess from overuse of chlorine tabs and not using liquid chlorine. I have lowered the CYA (from 100!!) level by filling/lowering the water level several times and I have had my SWG repaired. My question is, can I SLAM the pool and use the swg to keep my FC up (by the CYA...

I bought a TFT-100 reagent refill pack last year and have a good bit left for this year. Are the reagents still good? How long can I get reliable test results before I should toss them and buy a new set of refills? Thanks for all the good advice! :)

Please help!!! My pool is a green mess at present :cry: . Two weeks ago, it was gorgeous. Then, it rained very heavy every day for two weeks here in SC. Now my pool is a swamp. I haven't put in any bleach because I can't get the pH below 8.8 ( this is by testing with my TFT kit as well as the...

PLEASE HELP!! When I try to vacuum my pool using a vacuum plate/hose in the skimmer, there is little to no suction. I suspect that the lines are clogged (while I was at work, my neighbor "helped" me by coming over and vacuuming without a skimmer basket in place AND vacuumed using the filter (not...

I was wondering if I can use sodium hypochlorite 10% or 15% and use 1/2 to 1/3 the volume of sodium hypochlorite 5.5% (household bleach) and not do damage to my pool ( I found a place close by that sells both in bulk). I have a very green 43,500gal pool and the cost of bleach to clean it up will...

Please Help!! My 30yr old Hayward 240 sand filter cracked and I plan to get a new filter. Please advise on a new filter (DE vs. cartridge vs sand). What size, filter area, etc.? Any and all help is GREATLY appreciated. I have a 43,500 vinyl pool with a hayward 1hp superpump/Jandy 1400SWG...

I'm sure that this is posted somewhere, but I need help in buying a new pump. I have a 43,500gal in-ground vinyl pool, 2 skimmers, a Jandy salt water generator, mechanical timer, and a Heyward 240 filter. Bought a pump from the electrical shop each year for the last 2 years that lasted only one...

I have a salt water chlorine generator and think that it's one of the best investments that I have ever made. I'm tired of going to the pool store to have my water's salt level tested. Anyone with any experience/suggestions on a salt water meter that I can buy and do it myself. Do you guys at...

HEEELLLPP!!!! I've just joined and if my grass will look like my pool, I'll have the best yard on the block. Pool is GEEEN. Added 6# of BurnOut Extreme yesterday morning and 5 gal of 6% bleach last pm. FC level is ZERO this am. Used a copper algeacide 3 days ago. HELP!!. Pool is...