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I help a neighbor with apprx 13k gallon vinyl above ground pool following the trouble free pool method with liquid chlorine. Filter is DE, base psi is 12, psi right now is 15. Chlorine level is good according to CYA levels. CYA ~60, FCL 7-9 target, min 5, todays reading was 12 (i like to keep it...

Virtually no threat where I am here in PA but in an emergenxy I'd rather have the option to use the pool water that is otherwise sitting here useless.

I do also have a 3" gas trash pump that could push alot of water, but in an emergency, until I can get it out of the shed with the suction hose and all other 2 1/2" firehose, and then try to start it, it would take a while. The pool setup is ready and waiting just to turn a few valves and hook...

Yes I can select main or skimmer, should not be an issue with that. I'm going to give it a go. Adapters, reducers, valves and a 1" wildland spray nozzle less then $75. Used 1" wildland hose ~$52 for 100' (gonna order 400'). Should be a good start.

Just thinking through some stuff here. I know its physically possible to do, but would it work without hurting the pump in an emergency situation for fast water access? Using the waste output of the pump for emergency water in a [brush] fire situation? For example: My waste output is 1.5" pvc...

I think the ledges/benches/steps are purposely left a little rough for traction, but my walls are way worse.

I can't speak for the OP but the roughness I am talking about cannot be removed, it's actually the erosion (pitting) of the fiberglass surface.

I have the same issue in my pool. I did not find the TFP process until I converted to saltwater a few years ago. Since then my chemistry is spot on but the pool surface between above the water line and below the water line is night and day. As an analogy, above the water line is 4000 grit sand...

Opened up Saturday 4/30, water temp 52. Today all clear and water temp 82. The last picture is of a leaf at the bottom of the deep end, about ~6'. Water color looks funky but that's because of the reflection of a overcast sky. Edit: Forgot to add Si is at -0.13

Finally exhausted my 15lb CO2 cylinder yesterday 10/5. It lasted pretty much the entire season for me. I'm still open but not much swimming going on, gonna close shortly.

I'm still on my first 15lb cylinder as of today.

Echoing others, please explain. I've documented my expenses this season since converting to a SWCG last season. I am at $97.50 total since opening (April 2021) and don't expect much more purchases until closing. Liquid chlorine and/or tablet chlorine would be well over my total cost so far...

Here is what I've been using: