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– It sounds similar to challenges we’re having with a few pools to get them to establish freechlorine -this winter seemed hard on the pools/water chemistry wise. I would shock the pool with 20x the normal dose of chlorine to Read More …

The salt cell would have been good to go at opening, yes. Is he getting lights on the cell? Is the salt level good, flow good? He can put the production of chlorine up to 100% to see if it Read More …

From what you are explaining it sounds like you have the Pentair intelliChlor salt cell?   The cell doesn’t have parts that can be replaced if it is a newer model – if it is an older model chances are Read More …

Yes, you want to remove your pool cleaner and any other items from the pool while you are using fix a leak. Once the product has had time to adhere to the leak area, it will be safe to return Read More …

You can use a solution of 1 part acid to 5 parts water and soak the cell in a bucket. Some cells, such as the Pentair intelliChlor can be cleaned with this cap system which allows you to only add Read More …

Without knowing more about the filter, it’s hard to say how much sand you will need. I’d refer back to the company who sold you the kit.

If you have a bubble at the bottom of a pool or under a liner, depending on where it is, the weight of the water should take care of it. Sometimes when a liner is installed on an inground pool, Read More …

For most inground pools, as long as you prime your vac hose and set it up prior to attaching to the skimmer or to the vac plate, yes, the pool system (pump) should be on. If you have any air Read More …