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Maintenance Easy 15 minutes 399 👍 1

When Are Pools Open in Las Vegas? Year-Round Pool Season

My Vegas hotel's pool is supposedly "closed for winter" but I'm literally watching guests splash around in 70-degree weather right now. Do most hotels and resorts close pools during winter months like other places? Or does the desert climate keep them running all year?

Looking at both resort pools and maybe some residential options. Want to know if there's a specific season or if it's pretty much always pool weather out there.…more

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Water Chemistry Easy 15 minutes 223 👍 0

Do I Need pH Up and Down for Pool? Essential pH Guide

My husband casually mentioned that we're the only neighbors who stock both pH Up AND pH Down, and now I'm suspicious the pool store is playing us. That's like $40-50 just for pH adjustment chemicals alone!

Is this just upselling, or do I actually need to keep both products on hand? My pool seems to drift one way or the other pH-wise, but rarely both directions. Looking for some honest advice from people who aren't trying to empty my wallet every time I walk in for supplies.…more

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Water Chemistry Medium 2-3 days 202 👍 0

How to Raise Pool Stabilizer (CYA) Levels - Complete Guide

Already tried three different YouTube tutorials to raise my pool's CYA levels but somehow made them even lower than before. Pool is about 10,000 gallons. What's the right amount of cyanuric acid to add and what's the best method? Granular or liquid stabilizer?…more

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Water Chemistry Easy 15 minutes 182 👍 0

Can I Use Pool pH Increaser in My Spa? Safe Chemical Guide

Noticed I'm always running low on spa pH increaser and wondering if this is a dumb question, but can I just use my pool's pH increaser instead? I have both a pool and a hot tub, and I noticed my spa's pH is running low. I have some pH increaser that I bought for my pool - can I use the same product in my hot tub, or do I need to buy separate chemicals?

The pool store didn't really explain if there's a difference between pool and spa chemicals, and I don't want to mess anything up. If I can use the same pH increaser, do I need to adjust how much I add since the hot tub is obviously much smaller than my pool?…more

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Equipment Medium 8-24 hours wait time, 30-60 minutes vacuuming 175 👍 0

Can You Vacuum Pool After Shock? Complete Safety Guide

Last night my wife casually mentioned our 20,000 gallon inground pool still looks cloudy after yesterday's calcium hypochlorite shock treatment, and now it's all I can see. I added about 2 pounds of shock around 7 PM, and now this morning I'm wondering when it's safe to start vacuuming.

I have a lot of debris that settled to the bottom overnight, including some leaves and dirt that blew in during a storm. My test strips are showing the chlorine is still pretty high - looks like it's reading around 8-10 ppm this morning. I don't want to damage my pool equipment or create any safety issues, but I'm eager to get the pool cleaned up since we have guests coming over this weekend.

What's the recommended waiting period before I can safely vacuum? Should I wait for the chlorine to drop to a certain level first, or is there a standard timeframe I should follow regardless of the chemical readings?…more

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Water Chemistry Medium 30-60 minutes 168 👍 0

Can You Vacuum Pool After Adding Chemicals? Safety Guide

Despite adding chlorine shock and algaecide yesterday, is it dangerous to vacuum my pool with my kids swimming here regularly? Can I start vacuuming immediately or do I need to wait? Don't want to mess up the chemical distribution or damage my equipment.…more

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Algae Green Pool Easy immediate recognition 162 👍 0

Can Green Pool Water Make You Sick? Health Risks Explained

Nobody believed me when I said our pool looked dangerous until my husband walked outside and said it resembles a literal swamp. I know it looks gross but is green water actually dangerous or just unsightly?

What kind of health problems can you get from swimming in algae water? Should I keep everyone out until it's crystal clear again?…more

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Salt Water Medium 45 minutes 161 👍 0

Does Salt Pool Need CYA? Stabilizer Requirements for SWG

Around year 8 with my salt water generator and it's still running strong, but the pool store keeps pushing cyanuric acid — necessary or just a sales pitch? I thought the whole point of switching to salt was to avoid constantly buying chemicals!

My salt water generator seems to be working fine making chlorine, so do I actually need this CYA stuff? And if so, what levels should I be targeting - same as regular chlorine pools or different? Looking to understand what's truly necessary vs what's just another upsell.…more

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Water Chemistry Medium 2-7 days 149 👍 0

How to Raise CYA (Stabilizer) Levels in Your Pool - Complete Guide

Noticed my 8-year-old pool is starting to lose chlorine effectiveness despite normal chemical levels — turns out my stabilizer got diluted from recent water additions. What's the standard dosing rate for cyanuric acid additions, and what's the most effective application method? I want to avoid any mistakes that could result in overstabilization or uneven distribution throughout the pool system.…more

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Cloudy Water Medium 24-48 hours 147 👍 0

How to Clear Cloudy Pool Water Fast - Expert Guide 2024

After shocking my pool yesterday with extra chemicals, something still doesn't seem right — the water is cloudier than ever and I can't even see the bottom anymore. My kids are begging to swim but I don't feel comfortable letting them in when I can't even see clearly through the water.

What's the safest and fastest way to get this cleared up? I want to make sure I'm doing everything right with the chemicals and filtration so the water is completely safe for my family. Should I be testing anything specific first, and how long should I expect this to take?…more

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Pump Problems Easy 5 minutes 145 👍 0

Can You Run Pool Pump With Solar Cover On? Safety Guide

After getting slapped with a $200 "improper equipment usage" charge from my pool guy, I'm second-guessing whether I can safely run my pump with the solar cover on. I bought a solar cover to help keep the water warm, but I'm not sure about the pump situation. The pool store told me to run my pump daily for circulation, but they didn't mention anything about what to do when the cover is on.

Is it safe to run the pump while the solar cover is covering the pool? I don't want to damage anything or mess up the water chemistry since I'm still learning. Any guidance would be really appreciated!…more

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Water Chemistry Medium 2 hours for testing and treatment 144 👍 0

Does My Pool Need Phosphate Remover? Expert Guide 2024

I tried everything to prevent algae blooms, but my pool only gets green when temperatures hit 85°F or higher—my pool store insists phosphate remover is the solution.

My pool currently has balanced pH and alkalinity, and I maintain chlorine at recommended levels. I'm wondering if phosphate removal should be a regular part of my maintenance routine, or if there are specific conditions where it becomes necessary. What's the technical perspective on when phosphate removers actually provide measurable benefits versus when they're just an additional expense?…more

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Water Chemistry Easy 15 minutes 143 👍 0

How to Test Pool Stabilizer (CYA) Levels: Complete Guide

Called three different pool repair companies for advice on my stubborn chlorine levels, followed their suggestions exactly, but somehow made my pool chemistry even worse — now I'm wondering if my cyanuric acid is completely out of whack.

I've never actually tested for stabilizer before - I didn't even know it was something I needed to check regularly! What's the most accurate way to test cyanuric acid levels? Are there different testing methods, and do some work better than others? I want to make sure I'm getting reliable readings before I start messing with chemical adjustments again.…more

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Water Chemistry Medium 45 minutes 140 👍 0

Do I Need CYA (Stabilizer) in My Pool? Complete Guide

Three months into pool season and I'm still confused about CYA levels, especially with my kids already begging to dive in.

Our pool gets full sun most of the day, and I've been using regular chlorine tablets. A neighbor mentioned something about CYA protecting chlorine from the sun, but I'm not sure if it's actually necessary or just another chemical I don't need. Will my chlorine work properly without it, and is it safe to have CYA in the water with kids swimming?…more

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Water Chemistry Medium 2-3 hours 134 👍 0

Can You Shock Pool With Low pH? Safe Step-by-Step Guide

pH test strip is showing 6.8 and my pool is also green with algae. Want to shock it tonight before the weekend but everything online says fix pH first. Can I just shock with low pH or will I be wasting my money on chemicals that won't work?…more

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