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Any recommendations for reliable pool contractor to replace liner 20x40 inground, repair sunken concrete around steps, backfill under steps and re-coat / paint steps. I have quotes from Gator Pools and Designer Pools by Ace. Any guidance would be appreciated

Thanks to all for better explaining the why. For not using algaecide.

Could you go into more detail as why not to use algaecide. Thanks

Thanks, pooldv I added pool salt to 2660 ppm. The water feels way better and does not sting eyes. Thanks again for all the great advice

Jason Thanks for your reply. I am using aquacheck test strips for salt test. 1.8 was strip reading. = 600 ppm. I usually keep my FC at 8 ppm but i ran out of bleach. What about adding Borax ? or would you suggest salt ? Thanks Roallen61

I would like to improve the feel of my water. It currently feels hard and seems to pucker the skin on hands fairly quick How much salt would be suggested ? Or other options Ph-7.2 Fc-3.5 Cc-0 Alk-90 Cya-50 Cal-200 Salt-1.8 Temp 91

BJ's Club in Concord NC has 12.5% four count case $13.99

I recently replaced 12 year old single speed Pentair with a Super-flow Variable speed. Noticed some fine cracks pipes thread into filter valve and also I over tightned the old pump coupling causing a crack on suction side but does not leak, I will replace with new couplings that came with...

Thanks, Texas Splash and Isaac-1 I hoping there was an alternative to drain so much water. I did use dilution method to get an accurate CYA number. Glad I wised up and started my own testing. As pool store continued to sell me things I did not need even when i pointed out high levels of CYA...

Thanks for advise I added 1/2 jug 12.5 % bleach pm. Then retested this am using extended CYA test. results from pool math suggest draining 60%. I also need to lower PH. Can I drop CYA by backwashing to waste say over 4-5 days days ? and should I adjust PH now ? I would like to keep...

Hello all my first question , Thanks in advance to any replies My CYA is too high. I have back washed to waste multiple times bottom of skimmers and fill with fresh water from well. How much water should I dump ? I just got a Tf 100 kit with below results CYA-beyond 100 just guessing...

CLORINE- 0 PH-8.2 Alk-400 + Stablizer no graduation above 100 just estimating is 400 Water is clear with no algae