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    Pool return pushing the vacuum line.

    Hello! Long time lurker, needing some advice/ideas on my problem. I have the Hayword Aquabug auto vac. paired with a 2 speed pump. On low speed the vac. will not move very much. When on high speed 80ish GPM. it works fantastic but then the vac. hose get pushed to the opposit side of the pool...
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    Sharkline Matrix 24'x54" DIY install.

    Finally getting around to installing our pool. So far we have dug the hole deepest part being 2' under grade with the low side going down 7". 16 Ton worth of crusher run for the base. Tomorrow will be getting 18- 4"x8"x16" concrete caps for the posts 16-pieces of 1" pink foam insulation...
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    Dont know where to start. New 2650 sand pump and SWG

    I have not added anything to water. Have the ta-100 test kit.. PH - 7.8 TA - 200 - it says when the water turns red but I recorded when it first turn "pink". right? 20 drops... no chlorine or cya. water level is 43" water is clean and clear. What to add first?
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    Skimmer above the weld for intex.

    I know I saw it around here somewhere but cant seem to find it. Anyone know where its at?
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    Intex pump with a Haritage thru wall skimmer.

    I will be getting the heritage thru wall skimmer either today or tomorrow. I will be using it with a Intex Krystal Clear 1500gph pump, and hose. What type of connection would i need to make for the pump to skimmer?
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    Intex 16x48 pool refill.

    As, of now I only have some test strips and the Kmart 3 way Aqua Chem drop tester kit. I am looking to probably order the tf100 on Wednesday...bear with me! lol As of yesterday evening, the 20th, I filled and per the calculator put in 62 oz. of bleach 27 oz of Shock Plus. Testing...
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    CYA = Using Shock Plus from Aqua Chem?

    Refilling Intex pool now. Reading the pool school, I just wanted to make sure to get the CYA up to use this product.? Thanks I know it's not the best but I also got the 3 way test kit from K-mart. I think it might be a small step up from the strips...They keep that stuff inside so it was in...
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    Skimmer basket sock.

    Just a FYI, but for those who still use the Intex skimmer that attaches to the lip of the pool. I have been using the 1 gallon paint strainers from Lowes/HD. Get 2 for like $3...