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    Heating an above ground Intex?

    Last year was my first year with our 22' above ground intex pool. The kids and I loved it, and we would love to get more use out of it this year, but the pool just doesn't seem to stay warm enough. Any thoughts or ideas on heating an above ground pool? Is it just a silly thing to do, or actually...
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    Jumping Platforms (Kids just wanna jump in!)

    My vision of this pool was that the kids would swim. The reality is (I have 3 boys and the neighborhood is full of boys) that they jump in, climb back up the ladder, and jump back in (CANNON BALL!!!). There are always 3 or more kids swimming at the same time, so one jumps from the ladder, and...
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    How often to Backwash?

    How often should I be backwashing and rinsing? So, last week I noticed some "brown" stuff coming out of the pump and into the pool when the pump was just turned on. It lasted a minute or two and then the brown stuff quit coming out and the water was clear coming out of the pump. Like an idiot...
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    New Pool Chemical Step by Step???

    Hello! I have a 22' round 12,000 gal Intex pool, SWG filter, that I will be filling tomorrow (hopefully) with city water (live in Minneapolis). I have gone through most of this website and am still not positive what the first steps are after filling the pool. My main questions revolve around...