I have a haywood DE filter, 16x38 inground vinyl, 33,000 gallons of water.

What is the difference from backwashing and waste.

When should I backwash. I did today...

I had someone ask me last week if it was ok to use a tab float in an IG vinyl lined pool. The pool is less than a few weeks old. Thanks in advance

-Ryan

Am ready to erect a 7m teardrop ag pool. The pool has to match with a deck that is semi constructed. I am concerned that there will be a bit of settling of the pool...

I have a 2 speed, 2hp pump on a sand filter with a 10,000gal. above gnd. pool. I have been running pump on high speed for about 1 hour inthe morn., then I switch it to...

We bought our house in February and now have our first pool. We don't know the history of the pool because it was a forclosure but the liner was all ripped up and looked...

Can anyone direct me on how to switch from Synergy to regular chlorine? I'm worried about making the swtich, but I'm sure it can be done. I'm concerned about water...

What is the best shock to use with Pristine Blue?

Okay, i've shocked, super clarified, and vaccumed the pool. It is still cloudy green. Not slimy at all just cloudy green.

I even put 1.5L of bleach it it as the...

I have a problem with my pool filter turning red... I wash it out everyday and change it once a week? It done this once befor but I didnt do anything unusual to it and...

Hi! When do you need to replace the sand in the filter?

I am looking at adding a pool light to my 12x24x52 pool. I am looking at the Nitelighter Above-Ground Pool Light.

Is anyone using this light? Would the 35 watt light...

Our pool has an in-line chlorinator, but from what i'm reading it almost sounds like the pucks you put in them create more of a problem than they're worth (high CYA). Am...

This may sound dumb, but I have no idea how to tell what our pool is made of. It's an older in-ground type. I know there is no liner, but not sure how to tell if it's...

any recommendations on which are good/which to avoid? Someone on one of the other threads had mentioned Taylor - any thoughts?

i must be either illeterate or just stupid. How exactly do i use the bleachcalc? I have an 18 by 4 foot vinal round pool. it is about 2-3 inches from being completely...

my pool has been cloudy for a month

my pool guy is telling me that the phosphates in my pool are to high

I just moved into a new house with my first pool.

A few questions:

What does the filter need? I know i need to backwash/rinse etc, but is there something else i...