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    Going to convert to BBB

    Well, after building my pool last year and buying the chemicals in the pool store, I really want to save some money and do it the BBB Method. I have read most of the site regarding but still hesitant for some reason. I have the following: 20x41 free form pool 24000 gallons, vinyl Mineral Springs...
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    First Test of the year

    Got me a new ColorQ and love it. FCL: 5.49 TCL: 5.98 PH: 7.8 ALC: 175 CH: 295 CYA: 41
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    Pool Covers

    Trying to decide between two brands of covers for the winter. Loop Loc vs. Performance Safety Cover(Pro Tech Mesh) Got some pricing from two different pool companies and this is the range. These numbers include closing the pool. Performance Bio Shade Mesh : $3000, 15 yr warranty Performance...
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    big problem

    cleaned my de filter for the first time tonight. Cleaned the grids and put back exactly. Once I turned the pump back on and got the pump primed up I added de to the skimmer the something bad happened. The entire pool turned into a cloudy mess and it looks like the de is sitting in the bottom of...
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    DE Filter Cleaning

    I am going to attempt to take apart my filter tomorrow and clean the grids for the first time. I have read the instructions and even saw video on you tube but I still feel uneasy about this for some reason. I have a Pentair FNS Plus Filter. Does anyone have one of these units, if so what is the...
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    Need some help

    I attached a spread sheet from the last four test that I have from the pool store. I am getting frustrated and or concerned that the chlorine is always low. I have added the chemicals that are recommended but it seems to not be producing a lot of chlorine. I currently have my system set up to...
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    New Pool Numbers

    Got my first water test done for my new pool and it seems the numbers are pretty good: Saturation Index: -1.2 CYA: 50 Tot. Chlorine: 2.1 Free Chlorine: 2.1 PH: ewal. 6.6 Total Alkalinity: 79 Adj Total Alkalinity: 64 Hardness...
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    Water Question

    My PB had water hauled in for my pool and it was unloaded this Tuesday. The water was mainly clear until the last load and the last load made the water green as a gourd. We have not poured the slab for the equipment so there is no water being moved. Should this be a big concern? I would have...
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    Which robot should I get?

    Looking at two different models : Dolphin Pro 9301 Prowler 720 I have read mixed reviews about both so just wondering. I will have a 24x41 free form pool with a 12' radius step. Please let me know your thoughts. Thanks, TK
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    NC Pool Build

    I am going to start digging the pool this weekend!!!! We are excited and scared at the same time. I have a few trees to get out of the way but all should be good, the weather is going to be 68 on Saturday. I will be digging a 24x41 Free Form pool with vinyl liner. I will be posting pictures soon...
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    New Here.....from NC

    Well I have been in the planning stages of building an inground pool for about 6 months and plan on breaking ground at the end of February. Came across this website looking for pool cleaner reviews so I had to sign up. I am building a 21x40 free form pool, so I am a bit nervous about a lot of...