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Thanks for responding!! Yes, used teflon. I think we've got it leak free now, just needed to tighten with super human strength. Is there a site or anyplace that has a detailed description of what's needed for a pvc install? I drew it all out, but assuming I'm probably forgetting/not thinking...

Hubs is ready to throw everything in the trash. I feel like this whole thing is way more complicated than it should be. Please help me figure all this out. AGP, Coleman 24x52. This is the second season, second year we've been pool owners. This year we added a thru the wall skimmer =...

Second year pool owners, still pretty clueless about how all this works, but learning! We decided to install an in the wall skimmer on our intex style pool this year. Pool is 24x52. Pump won't run. We assume it's because it needs more power to run through the skimmer. We're looking to...

Got it. Hanging sock by the return and will squeeze it to speed it up. I really appreciate you help, Marty! Hoping for better numbers tomorrow!

Yay! This made sense to me!! I maybe feel like I'm understanding a little bit. THANK YOU!! So I'm reading about CYA. Its recommended here to place in a sock. I'm reading online it could be damaging to a liner and to dissolve in water first? So much to learn. Sorry for all the...

So I need to change my target goal to 8FC to know how much bleach to add?

Target is 5? Does that make sense?

New numbers today - didnt bother to test the CYA due to advice posted. FC - 0 PH - 7.8 Adding 144 of bleach and 75oz of CYA. Sound about right? - - - Updated - - - Also - is it safe to swim while the CYA is still dissolving in the sock?

That sounds like a disaster! Yikes!! I finally located some stabilizer today, WM was totally sold out and completely picked over of EVERYTHING. I guess soaring temps will do that. We'll run our second run through of the numbers here shortly and post results and what I plan to add. Fingers...

New pool owners ourselves and our Coleman was doing the exact same thing. We lubricated the O-Ring with vaseline and that solved the problem. Be sure to not over tighten. Hope that helps!

Thanks Kelly! Is there a reason to get the granules over a liquid? We don't have a skimmer, so would have to somehow attach the sock it in front of the return thingmabob. ;)

Thank you!! Where is the best place to purchase CYA? I'm looking online to see who carries it locally, but not having much luck just yet.

I appreciate all the comments, thank you!! We tested and here's our first results: FC - 0 CC - 0 PH - 7.6 TA - 300 CH - 110 No CYA. We've added 121 oz of 6% bleach.

We're new pool owners, neither my husband or I have any experience with pools. We purchased an Intex style pool, set up, filled, and our test kit arrived today. Trying to figure out how to do/remember what to do for all these tests is OVERWHELMING and I feel like it's all in japanese! We...

Pool set up, FINALLY filled, and I ordered the Taylor k2006 test kit. While I wait for that to arrive, what should I add to the water to ensure there's not a problem brewing before I can get official numbers?

So todays the day and we're taking stock of all the parts before we get started. Guess what? We're missing one pin gasket. Of course, everything is laid out and the foam is all tape and waiting. So the question is... can Intex parts be used on a Coleman pool? I've been searching for...

I've been wondering about this myself, as we don't have any outdoor electric at this point and it's not in the budget for this year. We don't have one single outlet in our entire house that is a GFCI outlet. Will the extension cord with GFCI work in place of having a GFCI outlet?

Hey all! So we've finally got the ground level and we're ready to move to the next step in putting up our 24' Coleman. I have a question and want to make sure I have the following steps correct, so your advice is greatly appreciated! Question - is a thin layer of sand necessary to smooth the...

Thanks!!! That's what I was thinking. Any suggestions for a good liner to get or a good site to get from? Any suggestions on things to look for when we go to look at it?

Hey all - we're looking at buying a used pool to get us started. The ad says the pool is in good shape, needs new pump. Ok, can deal with that. But my question is this - is it ok to use a used liner or is it recommend to purchase a new liner? Thanks for any insight you can offer!

Thanks all!! Rolodetective - did your install include ground prep and electrical or did you have to prepare/arrange that yourself? We're headed to our closest Great Escape on Saturday to take a look, thank you for the suggestion!!!

Hello all! My name is Kelly and I live in Ohio. I've finally convinced the husband that our family needs a pool! So I'm starting the searching process to buy soon. We're looking at an above ground 21'-24'. Are there particular brands that are better than others? Something we should make...