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  1. brewtus

    Itchy dry skin from???

    First, the test Taylor Test kit results for today: pH - 8.0 TA - 180 FC - 6.0 CC - 0 CYA - 55 15 x 30 above ground, 13,500 gals. I took a quick dip tonight, then tested FC (1.5), I added liquid chlorine and had dinner. While eating I noticed my skin was getting dry and itchy. I mentioned this...
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    How close is too close for a tree near the pool?

    My yard butts up to my cousins yard. He planted 2 maple trees back in '99 near the property line. At the time a pool wasn't in our future. Well, back in '07 we installed a 15x30 above ground. We've had no problems until this year with the roots appearing under the liner. The tree is 12 feet...
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    Ants undermined the cove

    Hey all. It's been a while since I've been here, which is good-from the aspect I've had no pool problems. But now..... ants have undermined the cove in two spots. I noticed the ants early last year and put down some Terro Ant Powder to get rid of them. I could feel the pockets then, but thought...
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    Is small solar heater system worth the work?

    Hello all. It's getting close to that time of the year here in S.E. Michigan. (3-4 weeks :lol: ). Anyways, I'm looking into a solar heater for my 15x30 above ground. The biggest system I can fit in the area is 80 square feet. (2- 2 x20 panels, rack mounted). I could possibly squeeze a...
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    Pool closing.... Cl shock level????

    Going to be closing my 15 x 30 above ground in a couple of weeks. This is my second year of pool ownership. I converted to BBB this year, thanks to the help from people here. :goodjob: I've read that I need to bring the Cl up to 'shock level' then vacuum, etc. What is the 'shock level'...
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    Test results....... Is my pool ready to swim in?

    I finished converting from Baquacil to BBB this past weekend. Everything went smooth thanks to this forum! I have a 15x30 (approx 13000 gallons) above ground with a sand filter. These are my latest test results: (these are very similar to what I have had all week other than the FC and TA)...
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    Newbie here, but in middle of Baqucil conversion....

    Hey all. I 've had my pool (15x30 oval above ground) for a year now, and already got tired of the cost of Baquacil stuff that didn't work. I just converted over the weekend, still not there yet, but it's gotta be close. :? Anywhoo, I'm glad I found this site!!!!! I was posting on another...
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