Very unlikely. If you are using Trichlor pucks/tabs as your source of chlorine, then that is the source of your low pH since Trichlor is very acidic...

its does help thankyou. i will get some pictures up, measure the pool,pipe sizes and get someone in to have a look...(i take it they dont charge to...

I've seen these pieces get stuck together before. Ive seen it happen in non salt pools too.

What is still in the wall of the pool? If you broke the...

I would carry the vacuum back if it is not doing what it is suppose to.

I do not know about your pool companies in your area, but the ones here will...

It's on another forum where you can click on the following words to get to it: Pool School .

You need to get a good test kit and measure your Cyanuric Acid (CYA) level, among other things. If it's high (> 80 ppm), you will need to do a...

Also, read Water Balance for SWGs as well as other articles in the Pool School .

Duplicate post to this thread where the answer has already been posted.

The acid should not mess with the P.H. levels.
Huh? Acid lowers both pH and TA. A lower pH will tend to dissolve metal stains if they are fresh and...

Return jets should maximize efficiency of filter runtime. 6-8 hr pump run does not come cheap anymore. Without the presence of the bottom drain, it...

If the TA test turn red immediately, then this means that your pH is 4.5 or lower which is WAY TOO LOW. What does your pH test show -- is it very...

I have balck spot in my pool, I think is black alge how do I treat this problem. thank you for any suggestions.

I would go with the stuff you bought. Pool sand is usually about a #20 which would be a finer sand. When I do a fish pond I might use a #16 sand so...