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I use the TF-100 test kit. Current testing: FC-6 CC-0 Ph-7.6 TA- 70 CYA-50 But the water looks pale turquoise instead of the deep blue we’ve always had in the past. It’s not a very inviting appearance. We’ve been using the TFP method for years without issue, but I do most of the balancing...

We’ve got a new hose from pump to filter and cannot get it to stop leaking. We’re frustrated and keep reading that hard plumbing (preferably with flex PVC) is the way to go to solve this issue for good. We are experienced DIYers but not with plumbing. I’m sure we can accomplish this but would be...

We are considering purchasing a hot tub. There is a local dealer who sells new Viking and Four Winds products, but they also sell refurbished units and service all brands. So no matter what we buy, we do have access to servicemen that have been highly recommended to us. This would be our first...

Please pardon me if this is answered elsewhere - I did search and couldn’t find my answer. We have a 33’ above ground that we purchased 3 years ago. It came with a Blue Wave pool pump - not the best I realize, but it worked fine for us with zero issues (until the day it died, lol). This year...

Brief summary - we purchased this home June 2014, installed our pool at the end of May 2015. Last summer we were absorbed with extensive remodeling and didn't spend much time outside, so we didn't realize how much of an issue pollen would be for us. We were concerned about the surrounding trees...

I believe I have a pollen disaster on my hands and I don't know how to fix it. Any and all advice would be appreciated. Pool installed about a month ago, followed TFP/Pool School/Pool Math to the letter and water looked perfect...for 3 weeks. Then we had several days of storms in a row, which...

I've read about Matt4x4's solar reel and others who replicated the design. I would like to do so myself, but we only have a Lowe's in our town and they only carry 10 foot sections of conduit. Pool is 33', so I need to join in 4 places. The compression joints are not strong enough and there is...

This pool is killing me! Overnight a problem developed. Pool has been filling since about 6pm on Saturday, shut off this morning. But this troubles me: Everything is amazingly level...within 1/16th of an inch all the way around...but these two look dangerous to me. I feel it should be drained...

We finally got installed and are filling (pics to come). We are surrounded by trees and knew that debris would be an issue for us. We are considering starting out with a PoolSkim and a cleaner like an Aquabug, upgrading to something like a Dolphin in the future if we can't keep up with the...

Well FINALLY today, after 6+ weeks of delays, they started our dig. Started is the operative word, but I won't get ahead of myself. Here are a couple of BEFORE shots. This is our spot: We purchased this home last summer and immediately began extensive remodeling. We learned that the previous...

For 6 weeks now the weather has delayed our dig. Today was *supposed* to be the day but the digger didn't show up, most likely because it's Derby day in the Bluegrass. I am basically a disappointed child at this point, so I decided to test our fill (tap) water and go buy chemicals, so I can at...

We have been delayed 5 weeks so far due to rain, but it looks like Friday will FINALLY be our dig day (install on Saturday). Fingers crossed! We purchased this home last summer and had hoped to dig out the pool the previous owners had filled in. Long story short, we can't...it would cost double...

I've enjoyed looking at the many pool install/deck build threads, and I've noticed that most decks seem to have the top rail sitting snug on top of the deck. Is that just how it looks in the pictures, or are they really constructed with such a tight fit? I think it looks great like that, but I...

This will be our first 'real' pool and I've been reading like crazy. I believe I've read every word of Pool School but I still feel a bit lost/overwhelmed. There is so much to absorb! I've seen a lot of info about opening a pool, but not how to start from scratch. I assume it's similar. Our...

We are having a new 33' installed in a few weeks and are looking at underlayments. The pool store didn't recommend anything and they typically just use sand. After researching on our own, we think we should do more and planned to purchase a gorilla pad. I've run across the generic 'elephant pad'...

Hello, new here and new to owning a 'real' pool so I know next to nothing. I admit that right up front. :) Installing a 33' round pool in 2 weeks and we want to use a SWG. However, I believe we will have 28,500 gallons of water and most of the SWG systems seem to be rated for up to 18,000...