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    Considering an in-ground vinyl pool kit any tips?

    Hi I am in Southern California and my partially in-ground "above-ground" oval is now over 30 years old. Got my money's worth and have poured a lot into it (ha, no pun intended) over the years. But it's time to upgrade. Am financially challenged so a gunite type pool is out of the question...
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    Has anyone used the solar pro xf, a flat panel solar heater?

    I can find no reviews of this product. But it sounds promising. However they are the same people that had the dome tubing smaller solar heater that when it first came out didn't get very good reviews. Here is a link to the product. Sure would be nice to replace the 4'x20' Fafco panel which...
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    D.E. filter vs. Sand or cartridge filters

    I have a 15'x25' oval pool and it's about 30 years old. It's about time to replace. I am looking at same size pools and they come with filters and pumps. All seem to offer sand filters but I have always had D.E. filters. Which is better? What are the differences? Thanks for any help on...
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    Solar Heater installation on a rack instructions?

    Hi Everybody :wave: I have searched the forums but guess I'm not doing a very good search job and need a lot of help putting up a solar panel. Have found a few posts here and there showing racks built and suggestions on hooking up the solar panels. But I would love to have instructions on how...
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    Blue/Purple Stain

    Topic split off by Moderator. I've cleaned my pool and still have this purple stain around the water level of my vinyl liner. It's also on the steps of my wedding cake stairs. Very stubborn and won't come off. Will this ascorbic acid really work? Here is a closeup pic of the problem. Am...