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How do you drain it below the skimmer? I can pump it to the skimmer but how do you get it lower? I live in Oklahoma and have an 18ft round pool, I have a plug for the skimmer and the return, and will be draining the pipes, draining the and filter and removing the pump and pipes into the garage...

No question is stupid except the one not asked. I want to learn and save me heart ache and money too! Thanks

Thank you for the help and advice. I did my research and went and bought Stabilizer and liquid Chlorine to put in it. Will retest tomorrow. Hate those scammers aka pool stores.

https://www.amazon.com/Taylor-Service-Complete-Water-K-2006C/dp/B0002IXIJ0/ref=sr_1_3?crid=1Q7UV1L8U0TRG&keywords=Taylor+K-2006C&qid=1661368013&sprefix=taylor+k-2006c%2Caps%2C96&sr=8-3 This a good kit?

This a good test kit? Sorry I am asking so many questions. https://www.amazon.com/Taylor-Service-Complete-Water-K-2006C/dp/B0002IXIJ0/ref=sr_1_3?crid=1Q7UV1L8U0TRG&keywords=Taylor+K-2006C&qid=1661368013&sprefix=taylor+k-2006c%2Caps%2C96&sr=8-3

My last Pools Store test was Monday 8/22/2022 Free Chlorine 0.8 TC 0.18 ph 7.5 total Alkalinity 74 Calcium hardiness 61 CYA 5 iron 0.1 copper 0.2 phosphates 221 TDS 300 Was told to add another puck in a floater and shock in evening one pound.

The Galaxy home water testing was my tap water tested. Put the chemicals in for first start up per there directions I am attaching that too, on Friday 8-19-2022. Sunday I did a home test and with Insta test Plus 4 strips by LaMotte. No chlorine found in my water. Took another sample to...

So I see here that liquid chlorine is the best. I am new to an above ground pool. I was given tablets that 3 inches. but i am reading liquid chlorine is better. Help! Thank you!

Thank you for your information.

I had an ABG pool in Oregon, but it is way different in Oklahoma. So a new pool cover on my new pool is needed. Do you all recommend an air pillow or such under the cover? And what kind of cover. My pool is above ground, but dug into the hill to make it flat, then back filled on that side...

Moved here a little over a year ago. 1st time having a sand filter type of pool, plus wanting to learn about maintaining our new pool and protecting it from the weather during the winter. We bought it from Galaxy in Oklahoma City and have a few questions. Like what kind of cover you would...