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Swimming Pool Care

If you are a new pool owner, or just new to the forum, this is great place to start learning about basic pool care and maintenance.

Swimming pool construction, design and repair issues

Chlorine, pH, alkalinity, salinity, stabalizer... What should you be testing and why.

Filters, cleaners, heaters, blowers, pumps, and any other kind of pool equipment.

Swimming pool equipment and accessories. Please share your reviews.

Discuss Salt Water Chlorine Generators, "The Liquidator", and other chlorine supply options...

Treat and prevent all types of swimming pool algae - green, yellow, mustard - we're here to help you clear up your green pool water!

A simple, effective way to keep maintain your pool using items found at your local supermarket.

Every pool owner should know the basics of swimming pool chemistry.

No longer a newbie, swimming in the shallows? Move into the Deep End to discuss more advanced topics and debate the finer points of pool care.

Talk about the procedures for opening and closing your swimming pool.

Learn about the pros and cons of this alternative swimming pool sanitizer and how you can convert from baquacil to bleach.

Above ground and Indoor Swimming Pools have their own unique care issues.

Outdoor speakers, lighting, landscaping - anything that makes your backyard more enjoyable.

You have worked hard on your backyard and now it's time to show it off!

The Skimmer Basket: The catch-all for any topics not covered above

If you are new to the forum or just want to let people know a little bit about YOU, go right ahead.

Chat about any non-pool related topics here.

If you have a suggestion on how to improve the forum, please share your thought here.

Controversial subjects or threads which are no longer of interest to the majority of users will be moved to this area.

Trouble logging in, sharing photos, or with the general use of the forum?

Discuss Swimming Pool issues unique to your region. Please specify location in subject line.

Grill With Skill

General BBQ Talk

Cooking over high heat

Low and slow cooking and the finer details of smoking meats and other foods...

Smokers, Kettle Grills, Gas Grills - and whatever else you use to cook outdoors

If you are buying one, having one built or going DIY, you've come to the right place!
(Pictures Welcome!)

Competition BBQ and Cooking Teams

Fuel, Utensils, Thermometers, Trailers and anything else you need to get the job done...

Share your recipes for anything you cook outdoors as well as your favorite sauces and rubs...

Vendor Corner

Have questions about pool equipment and parts? Paul (aka "all your parts") is here to help.

Marcus and his staff are ready to help you with all your pool heater questions.

Taras of TD Consulting is here to help answer any questions you might have about AutoChlor Salt Water Chlorinators.

SaltPoolGuys.com is a top provider of AutoPilot Salt Water Chlorine Generators and other quality products. JoshU is ready to help with any salt questions you might have.

Ask Dave (duraleigh) about the TF-100 test kit or any of his other products.