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Thank You so much Jason. :) I am running to the store then....

Oh boy.... she is back. Yup, it is me... pool stupid! :) So, we started to open the pool, and had a huge storm come in and it rained for 3 days straight. We were right in the middle of opening our pool when husband had a huge leak issue with the hose that goes into the pump and one at the...

Thank You Everyone! You all are amazing. I am learning here and you guys are absolutely and incredibly helpful! :D I love this site! So many people have been so helpful, and have taken their time to help me understand all of this.... and the advice, opinions and knowledge is very much...

So Borax? Is this correct?

Okay... so what is the stabilizer that I use? Just shock? Is this the stabilizer or do I go buy something special?

But when I do the cya test, the black dot never disappears.... so this means I need to add some muriatic Acid. THEN, I shock? Is this correct? I read pool school and I am so confused.... See, told ya! Pool stupid here....

I am a bit confused. My Total Alkalinity is 180. It took 18 drops that I multiplied by ten.... and my PH has drifted up toward the 7.7-7.8 color. The chlorine tested at O (free Chlorine) and 2ppm for combined. To be honest, I am not sure that I understand the chemistry part of all of this. I...

I am using the stable chlorine granules. It is a 26, 300 gal pool (when you subtract the space from middle of skimmer and up). So, chlorinating granules. I get a big bucket, put warm water in and just added 12 ounces of it since I had 0 on the test. We are supposed to have company over today...

Okay, I need help. I did the test kit this morning because we had to add water with the skimmer finally in place. Never mind the fact I need to order a new strainer housing or buy a new pump all-together because it is leaking. (That jerk that sold me the pool is a real prize!). Anyway, here are...

Okay... so what do I do with these unsightly hoses running around the pool circumference? Do people bury them? Cover them with stones? Ideas? I will go take some pictures. I ordered the eye yesterday. We are using a redneck way of getting into the pool right now.... until I can find a good deal...

I figured out what it is. It is a delair manufactured pool. It was sold as a pool kit under the name of Tidal Wave Pool- style was summer dunes. It was manufactured in 2007. OKAY QUESTION- I have two returns. One cut out has the plug with an eye, and the other doesn't. Why would that be? Do I...

Yes... I will post in the morning. It has gotten dark. Thanks for responding :D

I need help. Does the pump and filter have to be in an enclosed area????? It is a hayward pump and filter. We don't even know how it goes together. From the skimmer do we attach the pump and then the pump to the filter and filter to returns???

Oh, how I love love love that idea! But..... :roll: I have to be "safe"........ :cheers: I got hope in and out of it.... she loves the pool!!! :D

Thank You Bama!!! Can you believe it??? It is up and filled. I am just waiting for my husband to have time to put the skimmer and stuff in :D

question.... what is better??? A butterfly gasket on a skimmer, or the regular two different pieces of gasket? Any thoughts? I have both so we have a choice here..... Yes, the new skimmer has just arrived :)

NOW.... just need to figure out how we are getting in and out. The ladder we have connects to a deck, which I have decided against since our daughter is five. Maybe later, but not until I know that she follows all directions regarding the pool. So, I have stairs that go in and are supposed to...

Oh yeah.... and the posts you see in the background..... those are posts for an electric fence to keep in the horses that I was "notified" are joining our family. I am sure those hot days in the pool are going to be very..... aromatic? LMAO Oh well...... I can always put up some air fresheners :D

I wasn't real happy when I noticed this..... BUT..... It is okay. Those guys got it up and filled and that makes every one of them MY hero along with all of you who have encouraged and helped along the way!!!

WE DID IT!!!! :mrgreen: :mrgreen: :mrgreen: :mrgreen:

:) Okay... getting some pictures and then going to go buy sand..... need to shop vac the other sand out.

Oh wait.... 2 bags. I think it needs 100 pounds....... WAIT... it needs 4 bags. it needs 200 pounds. I can't add today... lmao or read!

Looks like I need 4 bags. It calls for .45-.55mm sand. hmmmm, I guess I will call around for prices.

What kind of sand do I buy for a sand filter and where? It is a Hayward.....

Thanks You guys :) And thanks for the advice with everything. I was pretty much ready to be done with it. We are almost to the fill line where we can go ahead and install the returns and skimmer. But I am going to go take a picture and post it anyway.... I will be back in a flash :D

I have already :D Bought my fAS/DPD test kit about 7 weeks ago :wave: I am ready. :D I love the pool school section. Of course I have to keep going back to it, but it has been a huge help for me. This site has been amazing!

Well.......... much to my surprise, and for my anniversary with my husband, I woke up yesterday to about 8 guys, one of whom used to work for poolside as an installer, fixing and re-installing our pool. It is a true pool miracle! It is filling as we speak. I am absolutely amazed.... there is...

I just want everyone to know that I am not a quitter, but I have to be realistic and also stand by what I believe. If I even attempt to fix this pool, it could make it worse. There are parts to the top rails missing and the company I contacted on Thursday never got back with me. I called and...

I am not going to try to repair the pool. It is too bad. I think I am going to have to take the guy to court. He lied to me about the condition. Here is the letter I just facebooked him. Dneil June 12 at 1:22pm I have made several attempts to contact you in regard to the pool that you sold...