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    What is needed to start up SWG pool this spring?

    :lol: Thanks for the advice. Right now it seems like it's going to be difficult, but I know once I get the hang of things it will be much easier understanding and maintaining the pool.
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    What is needed to start up SWG pool this spring?

    Just bit the bullet and purchased a Goldline AquaRite chlorine generator to install on my 20'x40' inground pool that came with a house purchase last fall. I added a chemical closing kit prior to covering the pool with a safety mesh cover (drilling 36 holes in the concrete decking was no fun!)...
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    Anyone here from Mississippi?

    :-D I've been hibernating over the winter, but am back and waiting on Spring! I'm in Memphis, TN earning a living tonight, but reside in central Mississippi when I take time off from work. Welcome to TFP
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    How much initial salt to add?

    Titanium I would be glad to provide some pictures of the equipment setup but I'm away from home working trying to pay for all this pool equipment! I can provide some photos next week if it would help. The previous owner did run the pool 24/7 the entire time he owned it for 2 years. He claims he...
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    Stained Concrete?

    I have a 2 year old pool with a large concrete area surrounding the pool and patio. Does anyone know if stained concrete would hold up around the exterior of a pool? Any recommendations for a good quality stain and sealant? The pool area with all the white concrete is kind of blah and want to...
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    How much initial salt to add?

    :-D Thanks for the good responses. I was beginning to feel overwhelmed by all information good and bad about pool upkeep. I think once I get through the first season with trial and error it will not be quite as bad. Any recommendations on a good model swg? I was leaning towards an AQ-RITE H40...
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    How much initial salt to add?

    :? Help I just purchased a home with a pool included! The pool just finished it's 2'nd season so it is still fairly new. After researching topics and post I have decided to install a swg this spring. The pool is an inground 20'x40' in size with 3' depth on shallow end and 10' on deep. How would...