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    Liquid Chlorine

    Hello, I will be using liquid chlorine for the first time. I always use tablets, but none available around me this year. The chlorine directions say : My pool is 5300 gallons. So how much Chlorine should I put in. Also, I was thinking of using a small liquid pump with an adjustable Flow...
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    Should I go Saltwater

    Is a saltwater easier to maintain? Should I stay away from the Intex systems? Any advice would help.
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    Liquid Chlorine Pump

    Hello, I have a 5000 gallon Pool. I was wondering If I can use this pump for the liquid Chlorine? Amazon.com : Jecod DP-2 Programmable Auto Dosing Pump, 2 Channel : Pet Supplies. Amazon.com : Jecod DP-2 Programmable Auto Dosing Pump, 2 Channel : Pet Supplies It provides Each channel...
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    My Intex pool has last 9 years so far!

    I am very impressed that my 4x15 steel frame pool has lasted 9 years here in NJ, it's been through rough winters and hurricanes. I've replaced the liner once by purchasing a regular pool liner and placing it over the original liner. Does anyone have one this old in rough climate like mine?
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    Will this work for my pool?

    I have 15x4 Intex pool will the Pool Blaster Centennial work for my pool? Any ideas, I don't want to pay more than I need to.
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    My Pool made it through the Winter

    My 15x4 Intex pool made it through the winter. Also through Hurricane Sandy. The Water is crystal clear, but has some small debris in it. Should be an easy setup this year. It's 4 years old, got a new real pool liner last year and it frame still looks great.
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    I read Pool school but......

    The list below is from a winterizing kit: I only need the algaecide according to pool school? 1 qt. Algaecide 1 pt. Metal Out 1.2 Lb. Floating Slow-Dissolving Winter Oxidizing Tablets 1 Lb. Non-Chlorine Oxi Shock FREE Sun Sorb Bright Scum Absorber
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    anyone in NJ leave thier metal frame pool up in the winter

    I know this is talked about alot, but I am nervous about having alot of snow on the cover and the metal legs collapsing. The liner should be fine, I put a new 25mil pool liner inside the intex liner last week. I just don't want the have the pool collapse when it's cold and have water all over...
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    Stupid Mistake

    So I I've had my 4x15 Intex pool Setup since Sat. Looks good, leveled and all even. We went swimming on Monday. So I decided to fill the pool up a little tonight, and forgot I left the hose on. I get home and the pool is overflowing. I get it drained enough so it stopped, then I realized when...
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    Leveling Pool

    Hello, I am setting up my 4x15 intex pool. The ground seems level. So I setup the pool, and Put a long peice of wood across it and put a level on the wood. The level says its level all round, but when I look at the pool, there are some spots where it seems a little off. Do I just trust the...
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    I left water in the filter over the winter, and it stinks

    So I was moving my Hayward 166t Filter and heard water sloshing around. I opened the drain and water started coming out and it stunk. Do I need to somehow clean the filter now? thanks
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    Clear-Tek Pump anyone?

    Anyone ever hear of this brand? Will it work ok? http://www.doheny.com/poolsupplies/Clea ... Pumps.html
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    IS this to big for my pool?

    I bought a 1.5 proline pump last year. I am attaching the specs, can someone tell me if this is way too big? My pool only has 5000 gal. The weird thing that happened last year, is when I attached the vacum to the inlet, the hose going from the inlet to the pump was being suck flat. I will...
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    Is 1/2 hp pump big enough

    I have a 15x42 intex pool, the one with the aluminun frame. I was given a Hayward st166t Filter. What size pump do I need? It has 5500 Gallons I think. Is 1/2 hp big enough? Is this filter overkill. Should I sell it and get something else? Thanks. Tony
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    How long to I need to run the filter?

    I have a 15x48 pool, I think it's 4400 gallons. I have a hayward 1 hp pump and hayward 166t sand filter? How mnay Gallons does that pump do, I can't seem to find that info anywhere and how long would it take to recycle all the water? Thanks
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    Finally Refilling

    So after fixing 2 leaks and re levleing I am finally refilling the pool. I did realize that after I re-leveled the frame which was only off by 1/2 inch, the inside part of the pool was not level. It was higher on one side then the other. SO my question is, if the frame was level, but the...
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    Is it possible that two pinholes can let out that much water

    I followed the advice of two people on here about draining my pool find where the leaks are coming from. I found one small pinhole on one side and two pinholes next to each other on the other side. I was getting small puddles in those two locations. I hope that was it. Tony
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    Help Please

    I have 3 issues. I have a leak I cant stop. I put a patch on it and it still wont stop. Also, I am off by 3 inches and the left side of the pool seem to be leaning in. What do I do. The Hayward pump has a small leak coming out of the motor area Here are some pictures.
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    Will this work?

    Hello, I have a 15x48 intex pool. I also have a 637 and 603 filter pump from them. From Craigslist I just got a 1hp Hayward pump for $20 an amazing deal. Can I use this hayward pump and connect it to the two filter unplugged for this pool. Only use then as filters? Can I convert down the...