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    Rock under liner

    The pool is two years old. I can feel two rocks under the liner. One of which seems to be working its way through. Should I cut it, grab the rock, and then patch it? Or should I place a patch over it now and hope for the best?
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    Anyone know anything about heat siphon z575 heat pump

    I am in the market for a heat pump. Was leaning towards a Aquacal SQ155 (135k BTU). I contacted Poolheatpumps.com and they suggest a heat siphon brand pump (z575). Does anyone know anything about this company and this model? Thanks
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    Solar heater vs heat pump

    My 28 ft round above ground pool is at a weekend home. We are not there during the week to take off solar heater during the day. I was advised not to get a solar heater due to possible algae buildup since a blanket would impair gas exchange. I want to heat the water some (water can be a...
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    Need your input on solar heater

    I am planning to install solar heating for my doughboy 28ft x 52 inch round above ground pool. In looking at some of the options, there are ones specifically for above ground 4x20 ft. When I use some of the online calculators, especially for the roof mounted versions, it looks like I will need...
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    New doughboy pool owner

    I purchased a doughboy 28 ft round above ground pool package and had it installed professionally. I am in the process of building a deck around it. The kids love the pool. I have an inline chlorinator installed but I am using a peristaltic pump to infuse bleach when the filter is running...
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    New guy with new pool and set up

    I recently put in a doughboy above ground pool. I installed a inline chlorine feeder (CL-200) but plan to use that only as a back up when I am away. I am wondering if this pump will work to continually infuse bleach. http://www.marinedepot.com/dosing_pumps ... er-ap.html It is a litermeter...
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    Another new guy asking about buying a ag pool

    I am about to purchase an above ground pool. It will be on a waterfront property (saltwater river). I am looking at a doughboy 28 ft round desert spring with sand filter with 1.5 hp pump. I believe it is a doughboy package. I was going to use an automatic chlorinator. The package costs...