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I am preparing to install a new vinyl liner in the next month or 2. I’ve watched many videos but wondering if there are any tips, tricks or pitfalls I should be aware of. I’ve been told to go ahead and replace all gaskets during the project. Do all skimmers, returns and lights all need 2...

We haven’t had to replace our liner yet but I know the time is getting near. Had a hail storm last night and it put a hole in the corner. It is above the water line but unsure if this can just be patched or what my best plan of action would be. I just opened a couple days ago and haven’t started...

How long do pumps typically last? This pump is the original so probably 10-11 years old. Went out because I noticed lots of debris on the water. SWG was flashing ‘no flow’. Pump is hot to the touch and smells hot. Pump won’t turn back on. Is there anything else to check or just time to purchase...

The top pic is old washer. Bottom is new washer that I’ve ordered twice from 2 different places. Trying to get part 14971-SM10E3 which is what shows in my owners manual. Every time I’ve ordered I keep getting this much thicker washer. It will go on but it’s so much thicker than the original that...

I just opened and going through SLAM. I also just replaced guts for multiport valve. Still waiting on handle washer to arrive as the one on now is cracked and half of it is missing. After performing first backwash and switching back to filter I’ve noticed water is still trickling from the...

I have noticed the washer right under my handle is cracked. I have a new one to replace it. Do I need to take the screws out of the valve and take it apart or can I just tap the pin out and replace the handle without taking apart? I also notice that my handle is a little limp and not real tight...

I saw a post yesterday regarding white flakes on the pool floor since switching to salt. I have recently been experiencing that as well, but from reading those replies, I am just assuming it is calcium coming off the cell plates due to the reverse polarity process and not anything to worry much...

Just added my salt and checking the water chemistry. Everything is in range except TA. Tested twice...100 then 90. It’s within the range listed in my SWG manual (on the high side). But it’s a little high based on TFP recommendations. Is that something I should be concerned with? If so how what’s...

I noticed a few weeks ago that whenever my pump shut off the water in the pump basket would start emptying. Not all the way, but it would empty to about half full. Pump is on a timer and when it is time to come back on, it takes about 45 seconds for it to prime. There are some bubbles that...

This is my first season with a SWG. I got tired of lugging around bleach and made the switch last month to a CircuPool Universal 40. I have finished opening SLAM and patiently waiting for water to get over the recommended 70 degrees in order to turn on the SWG. This SWG states that it...

Finally ready after 10 days of opening SLAM! Before starting SLAM I converted to a SWG using a vertical install kit. This morning when I kicked my pump over to run on the timer it shut off and I noticed that the water in the pump basket slowly went down. I turned the pump back on and it started...

Just converted from all bleach to CircuPool Universal 40 SWG last week. Going to be opening in the next week or so. Currently I have the dummy cell in. From what I am reading, opening the pool should be done just like in the past with the bleach? At the point the water is cleared up and...

I am have to add around a cup of muriatric acid every other day to keep my pH down to the 7.4-7.6 range. We do have a high swimmer load so is this normal??

I have a small leak coming from the top of one of the pool return lines. Should I just loosen the top, put some new plumbers tape and tighten back up to see if that fixes it??

Do you need a flow switch for all SWGs? I am looking at different models at discountsaltpool.com and some come with a flow switch and some don't?

Just opened pool and been slamming since Thursday. It started as a green swamp. It quickly turned from green to blue but had now just been stuck in the same cloudy water phase with not much noticeable improvement in a day and a half. In previous opening slams it seems I was backwashing much more...

Considering purchasing a pool vacuum. Wondering what the opinions are on automatic vs manual and self contained vs one that runs through the pool filter. In previous years I've always been able to stir the dirt enough to clean it up through the filter. Not having that same luck this year. Any...

Ok. I think I've made the decision to convert to a SWG. Not sure if I will do it this season or wait until next. Probably depends on price. What are the recommended brands/models. It sounds like I need one for at least 30,000 gallons? Any opinions on the CircuPool brand? Some good discounts on...

What is the consensus on this site regarding adding borates? Is it something to consider and what benefits would it provide? Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

Opened up a little earlier this season hoping to not have black water. It's a little cloudy but still blue. Water temp is still at 59. I read that algae shouldn't grow under 60. Am I better off just cleaning out the leaves and stirring up the dirt a few times a day for the filter to clean up the...

This is only my second season opening on my own and using the BBB method. Removed cover this afternoon. Water is a little dirty but can see the bottom. Here are initial test results: TA 25 FC 0 CC 0 PH 7.2 CYA...filled tube completely and could still see black dot so most likely 0?? Please give...

Kicking around the idea of changing chlorine system to saltwater. After some online research I have several questions that I'm hoping can be answered here by people who have made the change. 1. Is it true that pool equipment, liner, deck, chairs, etc will need replaced more often due to...

I have been keeping my FC around 4 since opening slam. I have noticed some yellow looking stains on the bottom. They brush away into a cloud of yellow. The water then turns a light shade of green. I am keeping PH around 7.5, however it was up over 8 when i tested yesterday so added acid to bring...

I have been keeping my FC around 4 since opening slam. I have noticed some yellow looking stains on the bottom. They brush away into a cloud of yellow. Now the water is starting to turn a light shade of green. I am keeping PH around 7.5. Have not shown any CC since opening slam. Suggestions...

This is my first opening doing it myself. This is what the pool looks like after removing cover. How do I test the water when it's green? Do I need the pump on for a bit before testing? From researching this site I first need to get my CYA level then pH in order to start the SLAM?? Sent from...

I tried blowing my lines using a 2 gal Husky air compressor with no luck. I would hook up, turn on and by the time the line started bubbling the tank was empty and the compressor would shut down to refill. I ended up getting the job done by hauling over my dad's 26 gal compressor. For future...

FC 5 CC .5 Ph 7.2-7.4 TA 175 How do I get my TA down to the normal range?? Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

What would cause ph to keep rising? I have twice now used muriatric acid to reduce from 7.8 to 7.4. But it seems to eventually work itself up to 7.8 every few weeks. Is this normal?? Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

Noticing a few wrinkles starting to appear in the bottom of the deep end. What would cause that? Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

I have used pool math to determine amount of acid to add to lower ph from 8.0 to 7.4. Any tricks to adding the acid? Do I need to add it and then let the pump run for a min time? Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk