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Water, flow & weekly care

01

48-hour recovery

Green to Clear

14 pagesUpdated September 2, 2026

A step-by-step 48-hour recovery plan for green or cloudy water, with a six-step fast path and Check → Do → Confirm fixes for chemistry, circulation, filtration, and cleanup.

Best for: Pool owners facing green, dull, or cloudy water who want a measured recovery plan instead of random chemical additions.

Decision tablesPrintable recovery log

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02

Pump + filter diagnostics

No Suction?

14 pagesUpdated September 2, 2026

A step-by-step diagnostic manual for weak flow, air leaks, no-prime conditions, and filter-pressure problems—without buying parts at random.

Best for: Owners tracing weak flow, loss of prime, air bubbles, unusual filter pressure, or poor return strength.

Gauge symptom matrixService worksheet

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03

Weekly care system

The 15-Minute Pool

14 pagesUpdated September 2, 2026

A repeatable 15-minute maintenance routine with a six-step fast path, common-problem action cards, baselines, and print-ready tracking sheets.

Best for: New and busy pool owners who want a simple weekly routine with clear baselines and records.

8-week trackerMonthly safety check

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DOCUMENT BEFORE TREATING

Leaks, stains & surface clues

04

Water-loss field manual

The Pool Leak Detective

18 pagesUpdated September 2, 2026

A step-by-step homeowner-safe process for confirming water loss, narrowing the source, trying accessible fixes, documenting the evidence, and knowing when to call a leak professional.

Best for: Owners who need to confirm unusual water loss, narrow the likely zone, and prepare better evidence for repair.

Bucket-test worksheetStep-by-step action playbook

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05

Surface + water field manual

Pool Stains, Scale & Discoloration

17 pagesUpdated September 2, 2026

A step-by-step field manual for separating metals, mineral scale, organic staining, and water color—then choosing the safest surface-specific correction path.

Best for: Owners trying to identify stains, scale, metal discoloration, or surface changes before using an aggressive treatment.

Color + behavior indexSurface-safe fix paths

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KNOW YOUR WHOLE POOL

Ownership essentials

06

In-ground owner field guide

Your First In-Ground Pool

19 pagesUpdated September 2, 2026

A step-by-step first-season manual for in-ground surfaces, hydraulics, equipment pads, water care, leaks, weather, and the most common homeowner-safe fixes.

Best for: First-time in-ground owners learning the shell, circulation system, equipment pad, chemistry, and seasonal rhythm.

Surface + hydraulic guidanceFirst-season log

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07

Opening + closing manual

Open It Right. Close It Clean.

20 pagesUpdated September 2, 2026

A complete step-by-step seasonal workflow for freezing and mild climates, in-ground and above-ground pools, equipment, covers, safe startup, and common opening or closing problems.

Best for: Owners planning a careful spring opening or fall closing for an in-ground or above-ground residential pool.

Pool-type decision pathsTwo check-off lists

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08

Water-quality testing

Test the Water. Trust the Result.

21 pagesUpdated September 2, 2026

Sampling protocols, step-by-step test instructions, outcome ranges, Check → Do → Confirm corrections, testing frequency, and a complete water-quality log.

Best for: Owners who want more reliable test results and clear next steps when a reading is low, acceptable, or high.

Low / good / high actionsComplete test log

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09

New-owner field guide

Your First Above-Ground Pool

17 pagesUpdated September 2, 2026

A step-by-step first-season manual for above-ground setup, water care, pumps, filters, leaks, liners, structures, weather, winter planning, and common fixes.

Best for: First-time above-ground owners learning a liner-and-wall system, compact equipment, water care, and winter planning.

Equipment troubleshootingFirst-season log

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START WITH THE LABEL

Equipment, brands & salt

10

Pentair field manual

Pentair Equipment Troubleshooting

16 pagesUpdated September 2, 2026

Step-by-step Pentair troubleshooting for pumps, cartridge/sand/D.E. filters, gas heaters, heat pumps, automation, and common owner-accessible fixes.

Best for: Pentair owners troubleshooting a pump, filter, gas heater, heat pump, automation panel, or connected system.

Current model familiesService-call worksheet

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11

Hayward field manual

Hayward Equipment Troubleshooting

16 pagesUpdated September 2, 2026

Step-by-step Hayward troubleshooting for pumps, cartridge/sand/D.E. filters, gas heaters, heat pumps, automation, and common owner-accessible fixes.

Best for: Hayward owners troubleshooting a pump, filter, gas heater, heat pump, automation panel, or connected system.

Current model familiesService-call worksheet

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12

Jandy field manual

Jandy Equipment Troubleshooting

18 pagesUpdated September 2, 2026

Step-by-step Jandy troubleshooting for pumps, filters, heaters, heat pumps, valves, AquaLink, iAquaLink, and common owner-accessible fixes.

Best for: Jandy owners troubleshooting pumps, filters, heaters, valves, AquaLink, iAquaLink, or connected controls.

Current model familiesService-call worksheet

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13

Multi-brand salt systems

Salt Generator Troubleshooting

16 pagesUpdated September 2, 2026

Step-by-step troubleshooting that separates controller, flow, cell, salt-reading, chemistry, scale, runtime, and seasonal maintenance problems.

Best for: Salt-pool owners separating controller, flow, cell, salt-reading, chemistry, scale, runtime, and seasonal issues.

Chemistry + cell careSeasonal maintenance log

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