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Yes, if the spot is small there is a patch kit that is basically a mesh sticker that you can put on the cover to patch – you may only need one on the top, or you can do top Read More …

Follow up to water chemistry: Your alkalinity should be above 100, with a bromine pool I’d aim for 120. That and the pH can affect how your skin feels – I find it’s the number one reason you’ll feel itchy Read More …

Shock with liquid chlorine – it takes care of organic stains, ascorbic acid based products remove metal stains in pools. So chlorine is what should do the trick! Might take a little elbow grease as well – and Mr. Clean Read More …

The non chlorine shock is used up pretty quickly – I would wonder though if you have a low pH issue instead. The pH affects skin much more than any shock product. Bromine has a very low pH so if Read More …

Those are infloor cleaning heads – after the pump and filter (and heater if you have one) there would be a round canister of some sort at your equipment pad. That contains gears that are spun as the water goes Read More …

You will need to refer to your owners manual and compatible cartridges. CC is clean and clear, CCP is a clean and clear plus. Make sure you are getting the right ones.

Our favorite automatic pool cleaner is the Dolphin for any type of pool, including ecoFinish.

Astral valves are newer here in the US and not readily available. From searching online we found reference of the parts list and it appears the unit disassembles to be able to replace the part but we haven’t specifically dealt Read More …