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Hello, Last spring I lost my above ground pool due to build up of ice and snow and rain on my cover due to a nasty snow/rain storm..my pool was covered with a solid cover, but due to all the weight on the cover, it collapsed the cover into the pool and ripped the liner and damaged the sides. I...

Hello, Has anyone ever use "The Skimmer Plug" when winterizing their above ground pool? I usually drain my water down below the skimmer, but this year was thinking of using this device so I don't have to drain...this device looks like it just snaps into the skimmer face plate from the inside of...

The top part of my liner around my AGP that is not covered with water is really dirty, and I would like to clean it with something...what would you guys recommend to use as a good cleaner for this?...was thinking of using a brush with some diluted chlorine or maybe some baking soda and a...

Hello, Have a question concerning mixing of pool salt for my SWG......I am in the process of starting up my Aqua Trol in my AGP, and I need to add about 4 bags of salt according to the calculations. I know I can dump the salt in and brush it around until it is dissolved, but here is where my...

It's been awhile since I was on here and asked a question (I guess that is a good thing!!), but I do have a question now... I am opening my 24' AGP and just need a refresher on what order I need to get the chemicals in line after I get the water circulating? I am on my 2nd year of using the...

Hello all, Opened my 24' AGP to a green swamp!!..I am starting my super chlorinating process tomorrow to try to clear it up. I think I have all the info to start the process..(read info in pool school and other people's threads)..just have 1 question..(at least for now!!) When I want to vac up...

I am going to be installing a SWG on my AGP this spring..was just wondering what method is best for testing salt content in pool? Test strips seem to be easy, but are they reliable? Thanks for any info!! Curt

OK...a few days ago I inquired about the Saltron Retro, and by the way..Thank you for the responses!!..I think I am bagging that idea and possibly going to the Aqua Trol. I have a 24' AGP, and I see there are 2 installation models to choose from..the horizontal kind that is plumbed in the return...

Hello, Was just wondering if anyone uses the Saltron Retro swg or knows anything about them? I currently have a 24ft AGP, and was considering switching to a SWG instead of using liquid chlorine. I priced the inline ones, and really do not want to spend that much right now. I saw this one and it...

Hello all! I'm sure this has been covered in other posts, but I don't feel like searching all around..so I know that the water should be on the cool side before you close for the winter, but what is the ideal range for the temp? I want to close shortly, but my water temp is still fluctuating in...

A quick question...a friend of mine told me his kids complained of a "soapy smell" in his AGP? Anyone have any idea what this might be from?..he said the water tested ok just a few days before..I never heard of this before! Thanks

Was just wondering..I purchased a TF100 kit at the beginning of last season...how long can you keep the solutions before they "expire"..I actually won the extra kit last season in the contest, and didn't even open it yet!! Those solutions were'nt even opened yet! Just want to make sure I'm using...

Have a 24' AGP..been hearing some talk from friends that have pools about phosphate levels..is this something to be concerned about or is it not that important?..Haven't seen too much discussion on this topic. I have "heard " that high levels can contribute to algea blooms?..was just...

Hello all, I have a 24' round AGP, and was thinking of installing that white resin fencing for around the pool edge. They sell it on-line at pool supply stores at a descent price. The brackets get screwed to the uprights, then the sections are installed. I was wondering if anyone ever put this...

Well, it was a sad day yesterday...closed up the pool for the season! Here in Eastern PA it was not the greatest summer for swimming..wet and cool..only hit 90 about twice all summer! The summer seemed to fly by! I have to say though, since my conversion last May from Baqua to Chlorine, the...

Hello, Since my baqua conversion about a month ago, my pool water is awsome...but I am thinking of adding salt to the water to improve the feel like a lot of people have done on this forum. I was just wondering if adding salt is going to affect anything else in the water, like chlorine, ph, etc...

Hello,....I am going to be converting my AGP from Baqua to chlorine probably sometime next week....the pool company is coming to start up the pool for me and then I am going to take it from there. I just have a few questions before I "dive" into it..(pardon the pun!!) In the section on...

Hello, Does anyone that has an AGP use the Pool Frog mineral system? I am getting some mixed reviews of them...is it a "waste" or even cause problems down the line? I got some good info in my post over in the "newbie" section, but just wanted to see if anyone else has had any experience with it...

Hello, I am new to the forum. I have a 24ft AGP that I will be switching over from Baquacil to Chlorine this year. Last season was the first year for the pool and went with Baquacil...then towards the end of the summer developed the white, slimey mold in the pool. I worked with my pool company...