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So, this is a strange one. First pool I've ever owned, we moved into this house a few years ago. The light has never worked. I pulled it out to check on it years ago, but immediately saw I'd likely need to replace the gasket if I were to open it up to check the bulb so I never did. The cord did...

So as stated in the title, I highly suspect a leak happening in my above ground pool. About 4 weeks after a late in the year closing, I noticed that the water level in my pool seemed lower than where it was following closing. It was still unseasonably warm for the next month, so I hoped that...

Good day! I imagine myself testing FC, CC, CYA, TA, CH, pH every turnover to test if its within safe standards, BUT this will consume the test kit chemicals at a fast rate. My question is, how often do you test these parameters? I really have no idea how will I maintain these parameters...

Hello all, I'm a CPO at a Pool and Spa company and I recently had a customer inquire about their poor backwash pressure. The individual has an Eco-Kleer filter and pump system approximately 2 years and is now experience significant reduction in water pressure when backwashing (similar to that...

Hi All! TFP is such a fantastic resource! Now I need some help with the specifics of our pool design. We are looking to have a 20’x40’, 4.5’ deep, rectangular, saltwater pool constructed. We want a 12” deep, 20’x8’ tanning ledge with three bubblers on one end, and a bench the width of the...

Hey guys, I inherited a pool when I bought a house last fall, and the set up includes a Raypak Heater (Model 156). I just have a few (probably stupid) questions. 1) During my summer start up, should I try to isolate the heater from the system? My pH is likely going to be low on start-up and I...

We have 3 Pool Lights and use a Jandy Aqua Link remote. I notice when we use the Control box, all of the lights can be different colors, though it doesn't let you pick which colors. When you use the AquaLink remote Every Light will be the same color. Is it possible to use the Remote to set each...

Hello this is my first post and I appreciate any feedback - I am 1 week into my pool journey (deposit is in with pool builder and the engineering plans are being drawn up) I will be having a heat pump and salt water generator installed with the new pool. The pool installer thinks the VSP is not...

This will be our 2nd year in our new home, and my 2nd year (EVER) with a pool. Thanks to TFP, my 1st year was somewhat successful - but I've always been troubled by some facets of our ancient pool. 1 - Pump and Filter 2 - Skimmer 3 - Returns (Red arrows indicate attempted water flow...