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You don’t have to keep tile, but it does help hide any “bathtub ring” around the surface, an it is an easier surface to remove calcium and hard water buildup. There really aren’t other options, it’s tile or no tile. Read More …

You could try to add something to the water to remove it like a scale/buildup remover. Or a magic eraser – just try a smaller area first to make sure it doesn’t remove your finish. As a last resort, use Read More …

We prefer the smart mesh over solid – most of our pools end up being so large that a solid cover wouldn’t be practical because of weight and ability to maneuver it.   Swimming Pool Safety Covers | Brands, Tools Read More …

No, the only type of liner track that will work with the tru-tile system is the tru-tile specific bead and locking strip that is manufactured by Latham Industries. ****   Here are some videos we have put together about Tru-Tile Read More …

Brown particles returning to the pool when the filter is running would indicate the filter needs maintenance, or if you have any leaks in plumbing lines it could be pulling dirt in through return lines. Those would be the first Read More …

It depends on how your pool was built. In two hole skimmers when we build, one of the holes is plugged. If the builder connected it to the main drain via an ancillary line in theory it would pull from Read More …

Without changing out water, it’s unlikely that the stabilizer reading would go down to 0 on it’s own, so I’d double check your test strips. The best way to reduce stabilizer or CYA levels is to waste some water out Read More …

Yes, if you are able to you’ll want to replace the valve with a multiport, that’s the best option. If that isn’t possible, check your sand. It may be time for  a sand change if the filter can’t clear the Read More …