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Hey guys… generally never have any issues opening my pool. Been using the trouble free method for 7 years. This year, I’m at slam level of 16 for my I ground pool, vinyl liner, 16,000 gals. Generally keep my chlorine at 5-7 in the summer. So opening this year, green as usual got it to slam...

Hey guys, opening my pool again, everything was going good, then went to vacuum the bottom and every time I try to vaccum, it works for a few mins, then the skimmer doesn't hold suction and the hose pops out. The filter ran all night last night, skimmer was fine. But when I try to vacuum or...

I finally got my new liner installed 2 weeks ago. Since then my PH is staying high and having to add acid every day to try and bring it down and Total Alkalinity is high as well. I was going to raise my CYA to 40. In ground vinyl liner, 16,000 gals. Here are my test #'s PH - 8+ FC - 6 TA -...

Hey guys, this is my first closing coming up. I've got a couple of questions to hopefully avoid the swamp I had last year. We bought the house in March this year and when I opened the pool it was literally a green swamp full of worms. Following the TFP method and lots of help from some...

Hey guys, took my solar cover off after being on for 2 days and found algae all over the bottom of the pool. NOW I know it's my fault due to my negligence the last 2 days, I wasn't able to test and add bleach daily like normal. So.. after removing the cover and vacuuming the pool, I tested the...

Hey guys, we bought a new house with a pool, looking to get a solar cover. Been looking online, prices seem to be pretty good compared to pool store prices. Looking at an 18x36, is there anything I need to know or particular sites to buy from or stay away from? Thanks in advance! -Tim

Hey guys, we bought a house with a 17'x33' inground vinyl liner pool, approx. 20,000 gals. I've never opened a pool. I'm going to tackle this swamp tomorrow. I've looked under the cover and its green, with algae covering the steps and floating on top. I'm going to post pics tomorrow...

Hey guys, just wanted to introduce myself. I'm Tim, I'm located in Shelbyville, IN. It's just outside of Indianapolis. I'm a firefighter on the Indianapolis Fire Dept. We just bought a new house with an inground pool. I'm going to be opening it for the first time in a couple of weeks. I...