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Mods. I realize this is an old topic. but, it may get reviewed by others and my answer to one comment below has bearing to the whole. Whether or not to let it ride is your call. Reply to jatkinson; I don't have auto-fill and water usage was not the problem. As I stated in my op, the problem...

Hello all. I have not posted in a while. But, I have received a lot of good help here and so I post this now in hope of maybe helping somebody else in return. I doubt this is a new or maybe not even unusual issue. I don't know but I haven't heard it before though. If it's a common thing after...

Ok, I'm convinced about the tubing. Unfortunately, I'm wayyy beyond totally ignorant about solar... mats? More research needed.

Hello. I'm in East Texas. There is still plenty of heat in the sun but of course the days are shorter. Two things; First, will a solar blanket at night help hold the day's warmth? But, my main question is about pumping the pool water through black plastic tubing for solar heating the...

Swimming pool serves as providing therapy besides enjoyment. I really need to extend the time I can use it. For that I'm going to have to enclose it in some kind of way, but the budget is very limited. I realize I am going to have to purchase a pool heater, too. Looking for suggestions for...

Thanks all. I have decided to not fool around with an algaecide at all. Period, nada.

Thanks! I was thinking along those lines but, just wanted to be sure. My wife insists on the name brand, I could care less. There is one problem with some generics though. I have seen some that did not have any ingredients listing so who knows how much (or how little?!)% there might be...

EDIT 6/14/13- In light of the information received below, I have decided to not fool around with an algaecide at all. I will continue with my liquid bleach treatment. It's been working so far and now my wife is convinced thanks to you all...

That's exactly what we use and we don't have any problems. Concerning your original post, let me offer my personal experience. Let me say first of all, I'm an amateur, am not deep into all the technical details and in depth knowledge most of these folks can offer. But, I have had some...

I don't know if this is properly considered to be a repair or may be considered a bad idea fofr that matter, but our poop as I understand it was a gunite pool that was covered with a vinyl liner. This was done before we bought the place so I do not know all the particulars plus I imagine...

Howdy all. We live in northern East Texas. During the early spring and late fall, the days can be quite warm. temperatures in the 80s are not at all uncommon as early as march and as late as October. The problem is, the days get too short to keep the pool warm. My wife has been wanting a...

I'm bumping this back up in the hopes of more input... My wife wants a solar blanket and a reel to roll it up on. I feel that since we have multiple teenage boys, a reel would be superfluous. What do you all think? How necessary is that reel? (PS: considering a 12mil double layer blanket)

Thanks, y'all. I might could get someone to help but it would have to be a blind "dump ___ bottle(s) bleach in pool every ____ days. I do have a floater, have several actually. Plays hob with me when I try to read... oh- you mean in the pool (you have to be old enough to get that gag :wink: )...

Hi all. Forgive me please, if this is the wrong place for this topic. I posted here by default and since I am a relatively new member to this pool maintaining philosophy. I had good results by it last year. Here's the situation. I just had the pool relined and it's filling even as I type...

As noted in the subject line, we are replacing the vinyl liner and a grossly inadequate cartridge filter with a sand filter. (happy, happy, Joy, joy!!!!) I forget the new filter sand capacity- 300# or 350# I believe. Any special start up instructions for either filter or liner? Precautions??