The Pool Frog adds silver ions to your pool. Metal ions (such as silver and copper) can stain plaster pool surfaces. Chlorine kills bacteria MUCH...

Keep the filter running 24/7 and keep the chlorine level up. If the Cyanuric Acid (CYA) level is high, you may need to do a partial drain/refill to...

right i got it after contacted to many outdoor designer... and my work has also started and it is on the progress...

I'm all but certain the original poster has filled their pool one way or another, however I'll give my two cents worth anyway...

After filling a...

Pool store results are often notoriously inaccurate, especially for the CYA test. Get your own test kit -- either the Taylor K-2006 or the TFTestkits...

You can cheat. :wink:

Backwash the filter, shut your pump off, take apart the filter tank. Drain the dirty water as best you can, then make sure...

can you please suggest me how we can be become a good swimmer...

I would rather go the sump pump route and then when I sell the house it will be with a clean pool hopefully.

So is the sump pump method adequate for...

If you have to replace the whole assembly, it's not that big of a deal if you've got room in your piping to do it.
Like THS Tech said, unscrew the 2...

Hi I have had a pool guy do my pool for years so i never paid attention to any of that. Well I should have paid close attention. Could someone...

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I am looking for some help in figuring out how to size a pump for a custom slide.

Custom slide area accessible in a huge range of...

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First of all, yes it is a bad idea to completly empty a swimming pool, the vinyl liner will tend to float upwards and when you refill the pool...

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I have read multiple threads on this forum, but i guess i need someone to explain to me in simple terms. We have a 19' above ground pool that...

Our company has been using this product to fix skimmer leaks that occur near the gunite and fill in waterfall rock gaps.

Epoxy will work for a...

I get 12.5% chlorinating liquid from my local pool store for around $3.50 per gallon, but for 130,000 gallons of pool water then 2 ppm FC would be 2...

Thanks for all the help from everyone, all the people on this site are amazing!! I have FINALLY got the pool under control!!!!!!!!!! Upon opening of...

Ok, I would drain more than half of the water to reach a manageable CYA level. Draining half would get you to a 60ppm. Ideally, you'd like to end up...

Hi, i live in thaland, where it is very difficult to get advice that is correct. My pool system comprises of pump, sand filter. I have three valves....