Leslies Pool Supplies told me I need to backwash my filter. I have a Hayward SwimClear Multi-Element Cartridge Filter which says it does ever require backwashing - any...

Hi, I have run a new pool test, and unfortunately been rather slack with it over the last few months as everything appeared okay.

I have purchased and received a full...

hi all.

we have a 4,300 gal above ground pool.
at the time, we installed a 1000gal sand filter & 3,785 L/h (1000 gal/h) pump.

we've had a tech come around to check...

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Just bought a house with a pool. Never had a pool before. took a sample water to the local pool people who put it in some computer machine and gave a print out...

I’ve decided to give CO2 a try for lowering a continuous rise in ph due to the use of a chlorine generator in a salt pool.
Question
Can I introduce the CO2 on the...

I have the complete set of books needed for the license exam in Fl. They were 1200 new but willing to go way lower. Please PM me if you are interested.

Hi all, we have a new indoor pool installed and have an automatic water analyser which measures temperature, ph, ORP, conductivity. The latest readings ph 7.5, ORP...

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Is there a FAQ with recommended levels for pools?

I generally follow trouble free pool and would be interested to compare to this site's recommendations.

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I'm looking to install a solar heating system for my in-ground (12,000 gal, concrete). I have excellent southern exposure all day long.
I'm looking for any...

Hello everyone, just joined the group. We moved in our new home last month and I am about to winterize our above ground pool. I'm certain I know what to do but the only...

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I got the Taylor FAS-DPD testing kit from the USA and its fab, but a number of reagents has now nearly finished, where is the best place for me to buy refills...

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I'm disassembling my pool for the winter, and found that the pvc tubes that hold the structure together having the steel pipes padding through them are glued to...

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I have a new quartz aggregate / plaster pool about 8 weeks old now. My pH is constantly rising and my understanding is that this is normal for a new pool....

I have uploaded a picture (above) of a very persistent bug in my pool.
Fully grown it is about the size of a small finger nail. It mainly sits on the pool edges and has...

Question about leaving our pool empty - We're trying to resurrect a pool that hasn't been run in several years. We're not certain that the pool was properly cared for or...

Hey guys. We just got our new pool.
We still had some working on the yard so the pool got all muddy.
The pool filters emptied most of the water but we still had about...

Hello, I cleaned all my jv3 heads and they work fine. My question is do I need a new multi port valve. Its 14 year old and one of the valves stay open. Others are ok,...

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I have been searching for an answer on what the differences between these companies is and trying to figure out...

I have a pool that was installed about 18 months ago. It's an ATHENS pool (40 X 16) and the color is called GALAXY BLUE. It is a saltwater pool and I have an auto cover...

Hello all, i am a new member looking for advice.
I am a Health care assistsnt and the gentleman i look after has a hydrothearpy pool in his garden. He has had the pool...