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For virtually the same price, would you recommend I go with an all Jandy or all Hayward package for a brand new pool?! Notes: 1. I’ve never owned a pool 2. I’m pretty DIY savvy and prefer that to endless service calls. I actually chose Z-Wave instead of Control-4 for smart home because I don’t...

Hi guys, I'm a little at a loss of what to do! We got a 12x30" pool for the kids to keep them cool this summer and they've gotten to swim a grand total of one time because I cannot seem to get the levels right. :cautious: I bought test strips (which, after poking around this site, seems to...

Hello! First time poster here. I’ve been trolling the forums for many years and “took the plunge” and joined🤣. We have just finished setting up a new 26’x52” intex. It’s been a very slow process (love how the box says 1hr set up). Currently, there is about 1-1/2 feet of water, I’m guessing...

Hello! this is our second year with a intex xtr pool, its 18' round and 52" deep, anyways , first year went great, filter had no problems, but this year we cant seem to fix the psi problem our pool has, it has a constant high psi rating ( the gauge has green, yellow and red readings, ours is...

Our pool was finally finished after almost 20 months. We did all the brushing and my hubby is intense about keeping the chemicals balanced. Had a pool before. No issues. Now I am getting a rash on the back of my legs where my skin comes in contact with the plaster. Pool has had water in it for 2...

We just finished our pool build and filled it with water! I am so excited. So many decisions and hoping this is one of the last ones. We are not sure what to buy vaccum/ robot wise. We have a salt water pool with Primera stone polished finished, in floor clean long but did add a designated line...

Hello all - First, I'm new here. My wife and I are getting desperate for a pool sooner rather than later. I did some browsing through the forums this morning to get some ideas and learn a bit about the process. But now I have a few questions. If these have already been addressed before, and I...

Hi everyone, I recently bought a above ground pool 10 x 30 I looked into how to maintain it so I put a 1 inch chlorine tablet, 1/3 of clear balance tablet And tested the next day to check the levels, the strip detected everything (alkalinity, cyanurid acid, ph) but the free chlorine remains at 0...

So I was gifted a use intex pool (10' by 30") and I shocked it yesterday using 2.4 ounces of clorox pool shock plus, and this morning I tested the water and the chlorine levels are still 0, but the PH has suddenly dropped. Yesterday when I tested the chlorine was 0, and ph was 7.2. But today...

I've got these test strips that test for both Chlorine and Bromine separately and my bromine levels keep showing high, like the upper limit of the range on the test. See photo. This is a new pool, I used well water that has been run through a home filter and a water softener, and the only...

We broke ground in February 2022 and construction was completed in August. Who knew that editing a 2 minute video would take almost as long! I designed the pool myself using Pool Studio then created the construction plans for the Pool Builder. Acting as my own GC, I sub-contracted out all the...

My parents just bought a new house with a pool so I have been helping them set up.. As you can see their deck is almost a foot above the pool! The ladder that was left with the poop is ridiculously low to get into the pool or out of.. From the bottom of the pool to the top of the entry deck...

Signing docs today. Dig was supposed to start mid-April but I had to push it. Think we’ll start soon. I haven’t read as much on here as I should have, but I bet there will be some comments/recommendations based on other threads I’ve seen. Have at it! And thanks in advance. 1122 Perimeter Ft...

I just got everything finished on my new inground pool and need some guidance. Do I need to put shock since it has a salt cell? How much muriatic acid to bring my PH and Alkalinity down? It is currently at 8 and 123, respectively. Leslies said their system will not give a dosage for the...

I’m a first time pool owner. We recently bought a 27 foot round pool for our back yard. We live in South Georgia. We are excited to start this new journey of pool care and I want to do my best. Any advice is appreciated. We are about to open the pool this week we just filled it up yesterday. I...

I've had 2 seasons with a 14'x8' above ground pool and I realize now that it was just too small. We bought a Bestway Power Steel above ground pool: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07G341XQ9 It was/is decent, the first year there was nothing but trouble with the pump, second year, bought an Intex...

Our pool was filled a couple of weeks ago for the first time. It appears the grout is becoming discolored and darkening in areas. The pool tech said it’s normal and due to calcium. Any thoughts?

Doing a fresh fill of my pool and testing the water while it’s filling to see where I’m at. So, I’m basically testing the hose water. Most levels are about where I’d expect, but my total alkalinity tested at 250 ppm. I saw some comments on here about TA not mattering and not try to adjust it but...

Hello all. First time posting here. We just received a quote in Austin, Texas for a 16x32 geometric pool with Spa (not included in the 16x32) for $93k (not including the deck). It's expensive to build a pool in Austin right now, but the kids aren't getting any younger (5 and 6) so here we go...

We just completed our in ground gunite pool with pebble interior. How long do I need to wait to attach/install pool cleaner. I have a “Poolvergnuegen Pool Cleaner” Some say one week some say 30 days.

Headline up front: New pool, new fill, no chemicals added, water turned green, R-0870 powder will not turn pink. The full story: Our 12-year old 18-foot round pool rusted through and collapsed in September 2020 and snapped about one-half of the 1.5 inch PVC piping. Finding a new pool was...

We are building a beachfront home and the 40'x15' pool is the centerpiece of the backyard overlooking the ocean. We are scrimping everywhere, but we don't mind spending more money on the pool... without being stupid. Our pool contractor has designed a very basic pool and we would prefer more...

Hey guys Pool construction is about to begin and I want any opinions on whether it makes sense to upgrade my pump. Pool size is 9000 gallons No water features 12 by 27 rectangle which pump is better and why looking for any help or suggestions as a new soon to be pool owner. Thanks all

I am in the early stages of building a new home with a pool. I have attached a very rough sketch of my thoughts/plans for the pool. Wanting a sports pool with no deep end. Plans for now are 4' at each end and 5' in the middle, gunite 18' x 36' with 12' x 12' offset for a sun shelf and steps...

Hello all i‘m a new pool/spa owner In Ventura County California and the builder is scheduled to do the plaster this Friday. I have very little experience with pool chemistry and plan (maybe foolishly) to start up and maintain the pool from the get go. Were doing a French Gray color with...

Well guys, I've thoroughly enjoyed reading all the old posts, I've been doing a ton of research on what we might want for our backyard pool on the Central Coast of California. I've had 3 companies come out and here is the rough details and pricing: 15x32 Rectangle Pool Basic concrete coping...

Good Evening TFP Folks! The wife and I are building our new home here in Orlando, FL, and the plan has always been to have a pool! Unfortunately (or maybe not), the builder didn't offer a pool option during construction. We've got a few months until construction wraps up, so we're trying to...

New Plaster pool. First season. I use trichloride tabs in a chlorinator. My Cl levels were way high at first. Got a Taylor Test kit and now have that under control. Recently tested the CYA level and was 80. I know it’s in the high level, but Is it that high? Is it possible I got it that high in...

Hey guys! We just installed a brand new 24 x 54’ above ground pool. It’s already been a crazy experience. We started to fill the pool up and the seam busted and flooded our yard with 8000 gallons of water. ANYWAYS...They are installing our new liner today and one of the pool guys is here and...

HELLO! I'm new here, & new yo owning a bigger pool than ever. Lol relax its only a 15ft, one of the quick set vinyl pools. Even thought some of my friend recommended me not to get it, I still have it. Anyway to the chase, I knew nothing of the cleaning till last week when I was @ the store I...