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If you’ve checked all that I’d look at chemical balance, metals in your source water and fillers in your chlorine tablets. Where do you buy your chlorine and what are your latest water chemistry results?

It’s time for a new salt cell itself. Here’s a post explaining the math on a salt cell: https://askthepoolguy.com/when-a-salt-cell-lifetime-expires/

That’s two questions with very different answers. The best cosmetic finish, but not cost effective is likely ecoFinish. A vinyl liner wouldn’t match up with your wall fittings/main drain and skimmer and those would all have to be replaced. Pool Read More …

If a pool heater is not turning off after it reaches the set temperature double check to make sure the automation system if you have one is set to the proper temperature. If the heater doesn’t turn off, its likely Read More …

The spring in the handle may need to be replaced or a new muliport valve would likely solve the issue.

Your salt cell will be the ultimate judge of whether the pool has enough salt. If it’s working, monitor the level based on your generator and it will likely be okay. Since generators have a range the level can fluctuate Read More …

There are a lot of variables that go into the pool filtration system and plumbing size. Not knowing your particulars the best advice is replace like with like, so if it was/is 1.5″ stick with that unless you run through Read More …

We expect a salt cell to last about 3.5 seasons in Michigan, give or take. A cell being two years old and needing replacement is not out of the question since there are so many factors that can differ from Read More …