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I'm looking to upgrade my 1.5hp single speed motor with this Black+Decker and 5-yr warranty ($599.00 at Wal-Mart). It's half the cost of a Hayward and Pantair. But cheaper isn't always better. Would love some feedback here: https://poolpartstogo.com/products/bdvar

I thought I was losing my mind today when i noticed my water level decreasing less as the heat rose, so I asked the wife what she had noticed. She agreed. We haven't had any storms and/or strong winds recently. Is this some sort of pool phenomenon of which we're unaware?

Lately, it seems as though I can't completely rid the floor of my pool of debris, or what appears to be a light layer of dust, that's settled from the surface. My robo vacuum does a great job of grabbing large debris, such as leaves, and some of the dirt and helps to stir things up. But Dang...

Curious what you all are experiencing in other states. In AZ a box of two gallons of 10% early last year cost around 8.00, with the potential for additional discounting if the quantity purchased reached a bulk number. Today that same box is 9.98, with no option to capture bulk savings. What...

Killed it. Anyone know what this is?

My waterfall's 14 yr old dedicated pool pump died last year. When my pool guy replaced it, he installed a spring check valve without my direction (one did not exist prior). Before the check valve install, the water in reservoir at the top of my grotto/waterfall would recede and empty after...

I finally grew tired of my side suction pool cleaner and its addiction to my deep end. I spend hours a week manually sweeping from the shallow toward that end of the pool and I've finally had enough. My new Nautilus CC Plus is scheduled for delivery in a couple days so I'm in preparation mode...

So the previous owner of our home neglected to install any type of drain when he had the pool decking installed. Absolutely inexplicable; I know. It doesn't rain often in AZ but our monsoon storms can be nasty. I'm looking at the various deco and channel drains on the market and two concerns...

Looking for some recommendations on pool decking. I currently have a combination of pavers - which we love - and pressed concrete - which we hate and is looking dated. The concrete radiates so much heat in the summer that our dogs walk around it on their way to the grass. The big fad in AZ is...

I just had my above ground pool plumbing replaced after a decade. Is there a coating or something else recommended to apply for protection? I live in AZ and for a few hours a day my pool equipment is pounded by severe sunlight and heat.

When I test my CYA, I literally fill the cylinder to its rim and can still view the black dot on the bottom. What should I assume is my reading? 10? 5? 0? And am I to also assume I have no stabilizer in my pool? Pool math indicates I should add 97oz of it to reach 30. This is the first...

Home Depot just started selling 10% sodium chloride chlorine for $6.86 for 2 gallons; brand is "HDX." It was a much better deal than the price I was paying for the HASA brand I was buying at a local mom and pop store. What I've noticed is that it may not be of equal quality. It seems to burn...

I'm almost at my breaking point trying to get my PH below 8.0. Actually, it could be higher but my test's ceiling is 8.0. I've dumped an entire gallon of MA and it didn't even make a dent in my reading. Is this just typical of owning a pool of my size in AZ? It's been like this for years and...

I've noticed small bubbles emitting from two of my 5 return jets at pump start up. They continue for approximately 30 minutes and then almost disappear completely. My water level is perfect so air is not entering through the skimmers. What other culprits should I investigate? Thanks!

In reading the many threads in this wonderful community, I continually see varying opinion on what a pool owner's CYA should be. So I would like to take this opportunity and ask you for your feedback on what my pool's target CYA should be. Incidentally, I measured it tonight and it was 30 so I...

Current readings: FC 3 CC - .5 CYA - 20 TA - 130 PH - 8.0 CH - 350 Most of the year my CYA's fluctuated between 40-50. In looking at the CYA Chart, 20 actually looks to be an ideal area in terms of the requirement of a low FC level. But do I have anything to worry about with the CYA...

It's been averaging 110+ the past couple weeks in AZ and my pool can't hold chlorine for more than 2 days. I'm hoping some other folks from AZ or in the SW can give me their experience thus far this summer. I'm literally dumping 5-6 gallons of 10% HASA liquid chlorine every week. Current...

I have a two year old hairy golden retriever that I can't keep out of the pool when we're in it. Naturally, after a good afternoon of swimming, I can see her hair floating on the water's surface. This got me wondering how much of it reaches my sand filter and if it'll eventually become an...

Is there a recommended "best time" to run a pool filter for maintaining chemical harmony? I ask because typically I run my pool in the evening for the purpose of energy savings - I'm on the time-of-use plan but considering moving off it. The neighbor next to me and behind me run their pools...

Last year I used a combination of liquid chlorine and an overuse of trichlor tablets. Not surprising to most in this community, my CYA was at 100 when I began preparing my pool for spring temperatures, resulting in having to drain half my pool. Current CYA is 55-60 and I'm happy to say I'm...

I have a faux rock grotto feature that reaches below the water level 24x7. Last summer while swimming I noticed a couple dime sized rust spots underwater and on the faux rock area. I drained about 1/4 of the pool to gain access to the spots. I used a cement drill bit, drilled the rust off...

Current readings: FC 8.0 PH 7.6 TA 100 CH 260 CYA 100 - is this concerning? FC 0 This is my first winter using my Taylor testing kit so not sure how to use it during winter temperatures. And due to some laziness, I've just kept the floaters full of trichlor for the past few months. Now that...

Curious how often fellow sand filter owners find themselves backwashing. I ask because this summer I've found myself backwashing mine once every 2 months. We've had a pretty active monsoon season, and my golden retriever won't stay out of the pool, but otherwise nothing out of the ordinary...

My daughter's birthday is in November and we would like to throw a birthday pool party. Any suggestions as to the best way to heat a relatively large, inground pool? I've read many reviews involving floating solar rings but they vary in terms of their effectiveness. Any advice is appreciated.

I do my best to empty my two skimmer baskets and the leaf grabber in my vacuum hose line but occasionally forget for a couple days. I wonder about the degree to which these areas of my pool's filtration cycle impact the chemical balance of my pool. My pool is sparkling clear with the only...

Looking for anecdotal responses on the best solution to lower PH. KemTek product at Home Depot - both its liquid chlorine and muriatic acid - products are receiving horrible reviews. Thank you!

Hello there pool aficionados. I've owned an inground, 30k gallon, pebbletec surface, sand filtered pool with waterfall/grotto for 4 years. And once again this summer left me with a disgusting green pool. This round was so bad that I elected to drain it and start from scratch, as the water had...