Recent content by Jimmy2015

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    Help understanding TA?

    I'm trying to understand water chemistry. What does 'TA' stand for? I'm seeing it in all of my searches. I am trying to lower the ph considerably in a ~6000 gallon above ground pool. Thank you. :)
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    Hose Conversion Problem - Coleman 16' x 48" and Best Choice Products Pump/Sand Filter

    Re: Hose Conversion Problem - Coleman 16' x 48" and Best Choice Products Pump/Sand Fi I have to say that this project that I took on for my wife was the most frustrating thing that I have done in my adult life thanks to Coleman and their proprietary hose connections. I was literally on the...
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    Chlorine and Baking Soda Pucks - in the pump strainer basket?

    Thanks for the information, guys! :)
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    Chlorine and Baking Soda Pucks - in the pump strainer basket?

    Forgive me if this is old hat, but is there any reason not to place the pucks in here? It would seem that it would greatly enhance each, but maybe not. If there a reason why it's best not to put them in here?
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    Hose Conversion Problem - Coleman 16' x 48" and Best Choice Products Pump/Sand Filter

    Re: Hose Conversion Problem - Coleman 16' x 48" and Best Choice Products Pump/Sand Fi Gotcha! Thank you. Strange, but our water is still cold too. It won't be long before it gets hot, though.
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    Hose Conversion Problem - Coleman 16' x 48" and Best Choice Products Pump/Sand Filter

    Re: Hose Conversion Problem - Coleman 16' x 48" and Best Choice Products Pump/Sand Fi I went to Lowes chasing down a tip that I'd read somewhere else and they did not carry a thorough enough PVC section to plumb it out. There is a dedicated plumbing store that I can fit, but I "think" that I...
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    Need Advice, New Pump and Filter

    I have a bad issue with this sand filter not matching the hoses on my new Coleman 16' x 48" pool. Check your connections before ordering!
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    Hose Conversion Problem - Coleman 16' x 48" and Best Choice Products Pump/Sand Filter

    Re: Hose Conversion Problem - Coleman 16' x 48" and Best Choice Products Pump/Sand Fi That's what I feared. I'm still interested in any solutions that anyone might have. Does anyone have any experience hard plumbing an above ground pool? If so, what sort of a PVC connection will work to hook...
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    Hose Conversion Problem - Coleman 16' x 48" and Best Choice Products Pump/Sand Filter

    Hose Conversion Problem - Coleman 16' x 48" and Best Choice Products Pump/Sand Filter I have been trying, looking and banging my head going on 1o days now and I will surely appreciate any feedback. We bought a Coleman 16' x 48" pool at Walmart. My wife read that these paper filter pumps are...