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CYA levels will rise with the use of a stabilized chlorine tablet, such as the clorox tablet you mention. To stop increasing the CYA (cyanuric acid) level aka stabilizer, you’ll want to use only the calhypo shock, a liquid chlorine Read More …

Yes, you can fully backfill steel walls before installing the liner. As long as you have the footings in place, and steel walls constructed properly, you should be able to backfill and put the patio in prior to installing the Read More …

There are several things you can do to prime a difficult pump. Fill the pump with water and flood some water down the pipes coming from the pool. Close the valve quickly (skimmer) may be easier to do. Get the Read More …

The flakes could be an additive used in the manufacture of the chlorine shock you used. They are most likely safe enough for swimming, but if you can direct your return jets to get the water flowing through your skimmer Read More …

Your pool builder should recommend a company if they don’t do startups – it is critical and you do need to carefully monitor all the chemistry and brush many times daily. For more information look up the national plaster’s council Read More …

Unfortunately we don’t have any other tricks for this one. Sounds like it’s time for either a new multiport valve or a new filter.

If you have a heater, or an inline chlorinator NEVER put your shock directly into the skimmer! The best way to add a powdered shock is to dissolve it into a bucket following the label directions, and then pour into Read More …