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    Anyone have a sand caremel color liner? What do you think/

    Re: Anyone have a sand caremel color liner? What do you thi Thanks everyone! Not sure yet, but leaning towards the non blue.
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    Anyone have a sand caremel color liner? What do you think/

    Choosing a new liner. I am thinking of going the non blue route. Any opinions? Any issues with the non blue liner. I 've attached my possible choice. 16x32 old school IG
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    Replacing the liner quotes

    Yup northern!! Thanks
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    Replacing the liner quotes

    Sorry, it has been a while since i have posted, and my signature is gone. IG 16x32 Vinel. It is a old Lakeside pool. Those of you from around my area know what it is.
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    Replacing the liner quotes

    Im located in Rhode Island! Any recommendations? I need the liner and i would like to change some other things too. We will see how the quotes come.
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    Replacing the liner quotes

    Really need to replace my liner, i have delt with it for the past 3 summers, lots of patches, and big ones!!! When is the best time to start getting quotes? I live in the northeast. It will also need some plumbing work. Thanks! Joe
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    Last splash - Time to close the pool

    78 is cold? Wow come live in the north east with no heater! 78 is warm for my pool!
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    Time To Renovate the Pool

    I am considering a renovate also. I think i may need more work than you though! I could go another year or so but i need a liner and replace the reciever and stamped concreat around the pool, and fencing!!! I am gathering quotes right now, Waste you want a job in RI! I will start a new thread...
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    PUMP RUN TIME

    First year with the pool, i am experimenting with time also. I have run it as little as 2 hours a day during no usage and kept very clear water. I have to say my chemistry is dead on, that may help also. I see the best water after running it for 4 - 5 hours daily for a week, with perfect...
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    CHEAP Taylor tests - Leslie's

    Thanks, should be all set for years to come!
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    help, brand new to pools!!!

    Sometimes i have to stick the hose into the pipe that feeds the basket and let the line fill up. The basket will overflow, ignore the overflow and run the water for 45 secs or so, then close basket, start pump. Believe me, you are in the situation i was in. Some trial and error is how i...
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    The projecct begins!!!

    Everything is finally working! :lol: It is unbelievable how the water has turned around in the past week! It has been alot of time and effort, all worth it for the final result! I will post the before and after when the water is completely clear, still a little cloudy! Thank you...
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    help, brand new to pools!!!

    Albert i was in the same spot you are in, probably worse! My water was the same as yours, listen to these guys they know what they are talking about! I went BBB, cheap and easy! Have patience, and buy the tf-100, my best purchase so far! Good luck! Joe