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Fix a Problem

Pick the thing that is actually happening. Each link opens a guide; this page does not diagnose your pool.

Water

Cloudy or dull waterUse the cloudy-water guide to separate chemistry, particles, and filtration problems.Green water or algaeCalculate SLAM target FC from CYA and estimate the chlorine dose needed.Test result looks wrongCheck sample method, strips, store tests, and retesting.Stains, metals, or discolorationSeparate organic stains, metals, scale, and surface marks.

Equipment

Pump, pad, or power problemStart here when equipment will not start, prime, or run safely.Weak flow or filter issueCheck baskets, pressure baseline, flow path, and filter type.Salt system warningUse family-specific salt and cell guidance.Need the exact manualMatch the installed family before using model-specific advice.SLAM calculatorCalculate the target FC and chlorine dose for algae removal.

Loss, Weather, And Season

Losing waterMeasure loss before digging, patching, or pressure testing.Storm or flood recoveryRoute storm cleanup by contamination and equipment risk.Opening the poolRestore circulation first, then branch by water condition.Closing for winterClose clean water with protected plumbing and cover safety.

Safety

Electrical concernStop before touching energized or bonded pool equipment.Chemical spill or storage issueSeparate incompatible chemicals and follow label/SDS cleanup.Contamination or visible safety concernUse this for contamination, visible hazards, and stop conditions.Not sure if this is owner-safeCheck where the work crosses into pro-required territory.