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    Long term closing

    So I've been thinking about closing our pool long term (8-9 months), or maybe even a couple seasons. We have a 4 month old baby which doesn't leave much time for maint. or swimming. Normally we get it open and its all fun for a couple months then the use slowly goes down until time to close for...
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    SWG not working

    We had a lot of rain recently and now it's not working. Won't even power on, wondering if this may have something to do with it. When I plug it in it trips the breaker to the outlet. I can't get the pic to load, but the small box beside the control box is cracked and has rust color in the...
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    ALK & HRD low, does it mater?

    Using a HTH 6way test kit, here are the results. CL/BR 1/2 PH 7.2 ALK 30 HRD 60 CYA 30 Looks like alk & hrd are low, how do I raise them up? I'm fixing to add salt and then get the saltwater system going, but trying to get all my numbers right first.
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    Hot tub pump for pool??

    Ok, so here's a question I've never seen on here. My friend from work is moving and wants to get rid of his hot tub and I've been thinking of upgrading the pump on my 18'x48" Intex Ultra Frame. I was thinking maybe I could take the hot tub pump, (which I'm guessing would push more water) and...
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    Noob, chemical and skimmer questions

    Been reading for about a week and got a few questions: 1. Can you install a thru the wall skimmer and hook it up to the factory pump/filter, or do you have to run it to a sand filter? 2. I tested using a 6-way test kit from WalMart (I know, get a good one. lol) and here are the results. I'd...