Aug 10, 2025 · Lighting Basics Lighting can be a key element in enjoying your poolside paradise. Illuminating the pool at night provides ambiance and safety for your pool area. It can set the …

Jul 5, 2011 · Simple Scoop by Pool Day is a community discussion on pool maintenance, tips, and experiences for trouble-free pool ownership.

Feb 2, 2024 · Learn about heater bypass systems for pools, including installation, maintenance, and troubleshooting tips to optimize your pool's heating efficiency.

Jun 5, 2017 · Our pool was just installed, so it's all basically tap water. All 13,500 gallons of it. It's an above ground, vinyl liner pool. We used a test strip and found low hardness, stabilizer, and …

Nov 23, 2024 · SLAM the pool and ensure the water is clean (no algae or anything that will consume chlorine). Then, if clarity is an issue, you can work on cleaning out the filter sand …

Sep 8, 2023 · Calcium Hypochlorite (Cal-Hypo) is a granular form of chlorine that adds both chlorine and calcium to your pool. For every one part per million Free Chlorine that is added …

Jan 28, 2022 · I’m building an L shaped 55,000-gallon pool with a tanning ledge that will have 2 bubblers. The bubblers will connect to a manifold then to 2” pipe to the pad. 4 skimmers …

Sep 21, 2025 · Special issues with operating and maintaining both permanent and seasonal above ground pools.

Dec 13, 2025 · Algae - Prevention and Treatment New Treat and prevent all types of swimming pool algae - green, yellow, mustard - we're here to help you clear up your green pool water!

Trouble Free Pool's mission is to develop and promote a simple, inexpensive, and effective system of pool care, TFPC. Pool School is a collection of concise, easy to understand articles …