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    looking to upgrade

    Hello, We just bought a summer waves 17x52 pool and within the first 5 minutes I could tell the pump and skimmer would need to be upgraded. I have seen other posts and videos suggesting a 3/4 hp pump with 14" sand filter on the cheap. Thats all well and good except this pool is just temporary...
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    Resurfacing pool-fiberglass

    Hello everyone. Im not sure if this is the right place to post this so if not please direct me to the appropriate area. With that being said, let me dive in (pun intended):p I have an in-ground pool approx. 7000 gallons. (kidney shaped) I live in SW Florida so I know the water table plays a big...
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    Looking for a better understanding...

    Hello everyone! :wave: so I have been maintaining my own pool for about 2 months now. I have a much better feel, understanding, and confidence in maintaining my pool. (thanks to the peeps here!) Now am venturing into the "why's, how's, and what if's" of maintaining my pool. I'm looking for...
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    First test; lots of questions

    Been doing my research and decided to start testing my own water. Here are the results I came up with (First timer)... :testkit: FC .6 CC .2 PH 7.8 TA 80 CH 375 CYA 60 So I added about 60 oz of 8.25% chlorine (pool calculator recommended 64 oz) and about 3oz of muriatic acid to bring down the...
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    Torrential rain; Pool brownish green?!?

    Hello TFP folks! New here so bear with me.... This is my first home and first pool. We have been in the home less than a month! (Holy cow what did I just get myself into):hammer: So we had some good rain here which apparently done something to my pool. I left home to run some errands and the...