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    slideshow options?

    hey sean? would it be possible to split the slideshow between above ground and inground pools? i dont have a problem with the way you did it, it just i rather look at the above ground and not the inground. just my 2 cents. please dont be mad at me.
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    attaching steps to deck?

    how do you guys (and ladies) attach your steps to the deck? my step attachment pieces are about 6" from the top of the pool to the deck. what do you use and do you have any pics of the setup so i can kinda visualize it or make up an idea of how to attach it? thanks.
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    silicone for spa?

    i am in the process of replacing my jets on my hot tub. where can i find silicone that is suitable for permenant underwater? i haven't found any that is suitable for underwater.
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    hayward jets?

    i have an old '89 hottub and i would like to replace my jets. however my jets are hayward sp1438-c jets and i cannot find out anything about them. can someone help me find them or do i need to cut them out and replace them with a waterway jet? thanks.
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    putting d.e. in sand filter

    can someone tell me how to properly put d.e. in a sand filter?? i'm pretty sure that i need to add d.e. after swimming at night and seeing all those particles floating around near the light, yet my pool is crystal clear. i just brought a 25 lb bag as it was all the pool store carry. thanks...
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    testing ph??

    when i test for ph i get a 7.2 however, when i let the test sit for about 5 or 10 minutes it goes above8.2. which is correct, the test when you do it at the spot or the 5-10 minutes wait? i am getting confused with it.
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    bonding and grounding the pool

    i am getting ready to install my 18' 52" agp and i was wondering what steps are involved to properly bond and ground my pool. i already have plans for a gfci outlets for the pumps and swg. what else can i do to make this shock-free??
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    distance from pool to house?

    im getting ready to install an 18" agp and i want to know what is the minimum distance from the house i can install it. my back yard is not very big and the closest i can install is the edge of the pool being about 7 feet away from the house. is that good enough or do i need to go further?? i...
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    adding salt to pool

    i am usually trying to find pool salt for my agp but i hear so many people are using the solar salt. how do you guys (and gals) usually put in the solar salt?? i know it takes a while for it to dissolve, and my pool manual doesnt recommend leaving salt on the bottom of the pool. can i put...