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I’m a noob. I have a brand new ready to start filter. How much DE does this filter need?

I read the Pool ABC’s and several threads on here but I can’t find what I need. Some help would be appreciated. I have a brand new owner builder gunite pool and I’m getting ready to pebble it this weekend just had a few questions. 1. (To get the pool going, do I cut the skimmer pipes and twist...

Anyone have pictures of their pool in the sun and shade with this Stonescapes Aqua Blue Puerto Rican blend mini pebble?

I’m in the tile phase of my owner build new pool construction. My tile guy explained to me that my spa spillway may be too short for water to fill the spa and spill over into the pool without the water reaching the coping. Once tile goes in, I’ll have 1.5” from the inside of the spa to the top...

Tried searching but couldn't find what I'm looking for. Had my pool drained and acid washed. I'm currently refilling it with city tap water. I will be testing the water first thing after its full. What's the first water balance I should do after the test? PH? Alk? CYA?...

There's 6 small tiles that have fallen off my pool where the spa overflows into the pool. Do local pool stores normally stock tiles? Or is there a recommended online store?

I have a high CYA level of 200. I'm assuming these purple stains are are result from that?? Not sure, but I will be draining my pool soon and wanted to know if these stains can be removed with scrubbing the sides of the pool with a stainless steel pool brush or is there another method? Will...

Started maintaining my own pool. Previously had a pool guy and as you can see, doesnt look like he was doing much of maintaining based on my test numbers. CYA is currently at 140. we have a drought danger in California, so draining and refilling the pool is frowned upon. Bought this new product...

I have a barracuda G3 vacuum. It gets stuck all the time in the pool step corners. Does anyone else have this problem and how do you prevent the vacuum from getting stuck?

My CYA is at 150. Shoul I be using liquid chlorine until my CYA levels get balanced? The pool store, obviously, told me I needed to use 3 - 3" chlorinating tablets, to make a buck off me I think. From my understanding, the tablets leave CYA in the water. Something I don't want right now. Should...