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I totally would dig down to fresh undisturbed solid ground. I know it’s extra work but you want this pool up and stable for YEARS to come, so don’t take short cuts. My story is pretty similar - we installed partly over a former pool’s site, so it was partly compacted, but we had our installer...

Ignore them. Buy the largest SCWG you can afford and don’t look back!

You can purchase a new liner online -pool warehouse, pool factory, etc. I would call around for install.

Just dumped a plethora of bugs out of the Betta - ugh!

This is my story! I’ve been gradually adding CYA so I don’t overshoot, and neglected to dial the SWG down. Today am at CYA 60 and 13.5 FC. I’m going to hold here with CYA for a couple of days and test again before I add any more.

You don’t have to go for a combo, but the one you describe should be fine. I used a 19” .5 hp on my 15’ by 48” and it worked for years.

I bought a Betta robot skimmer this season. I keep it in the pool all the time so my skimmer basket doesn’t get overwhelmed.

Well, I guess the bag of CYA granules I thought I had disappeared into the night. Hooray for Amazon same day delivery.

I got curious, so checked just now. 86! Looks like I’ll be taking my first dip tomorrow!

When you say salvage, do you mean try to make it work without taking the liner out and re-leveling track, wall and supports? I sure wouldn’t do that. It appears in the photos that nothing is actually damaged, though, so if that is the case I’d remove liner, re-do everything, and get a new...

Adding water as we speak. We’re in our dry season right now, so evaporation is king.

That looks fantastic!

Also, double patch it. Apply one patch, then a slightly larger patch on top.

I don’t have any suggestions to offer, but bumping your thread up for attention.

What a great idea!

It’s supposed to be pretty warm tomorrow. I’ll check temp in am, but it’s probably still going to be too chilly for me!

Always add in stages. Once that has dissolved give it a day, then test to see where you are at.

Ah yes, the voice from the frozen tundra!

78 makes my lips turn blue! 😂

Ummmm, I’m sorry, but I’m decades away from being a kid and I totally enjoy diamond day. I make my daughter toss in the salt while I am in pool. 😂

Are you also searching for “Chlorine Stabilizer?” I’ve purchased from Amazon, Walmart, Home Depot, etc. Don’t panic - and remember, you don’t have to shop at pool stores to get practically anything you need!

I need more info on that pie!

Bought a Betta (named Betty - so original!) because the pollen load has been so bad it clogs my skimmer and impedes flow. Hoping to keep the stuff out of skimmer and off pool floor so I don’t have to run robot Daniel as often. She zips around happily, so fun to watch. Wish she’d clean my house...

Hello all! I checked and didn’t see a post anywhere, so hopefully I’m not retreading old ground! It’s that time of year when I start watching the thermometer to see when the pool is habitable - for me, it needs to be 86 degrees or higher (and 86 feels a bit chilly)! I’m at 78 right now, which...

Replace it - it’s gonna fail at some point. Heat, sun, pressure takes a toll. I had one break on me - what a mess.

In case it didn’t stand out in @Mdragger88’s post, DON’T add sand to weigh down interior steps, no matter what the directions say. Trust me - it doesn’t end well.

Welcome aboard! I too have some mobility challenges, so I totally understand your concern about entry and exit. I do have a system from Confer that is actual steps both inside and outside the pool, but I really want a sturdy deck on the outside, with steps (not a ladder) on the inside, with hand...

You can definitely install a bit higher, even if you don’t want to go above the weld line. Measure it so the screws will go in just below the weld - you’ll gain a couple of inches. Where was your normal water line? At the level of fading, or the level of algae? I typically kept mine just above...

I bought mine online. So easy!

When you replace your liner, you may want to do a foam cove instead of sand.