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We’re in the Midwest and, as everyone knows, it’s been stupid cold here this winter. Our pool has frozen absolutely solid. The cover ripped weeks ago and I knew my water was going to be a mess in the spring. But, that, I can handle. Today I went out and took a good look all around the pool and...

Our AG pool is only on its 7th summer (or so, I’m bad with dates) but it’s time for a new liner. After a bad ladder issue, an incident with a small child using the end of a vacuum pole to retrieve toys, and various other shenanigans, it’s got more than it’s fair share of patches. Our pool also...

My brother recently bought a foreclosure with a pool (AND a beach - but that's neither here nor there; I'm just jealous :P). It had been closed up for at least a year - maybe two. I admit, I may have pressured him to buy this particular house simply because I wanted to get my hands on the pool...

So after shooing my son out off the deck when I found him playing with the vacuum/skimmer pole by stabbing it into the pool - *facepalm* - it now appears that we have a small hole in our AG pool. Smack in the middle of the floor. We're hoping it's patchable but I've always been a worst-case...

Good morning! I joined TFP about 2 years ago. This site has been a godsend! Since converting to BBB, I have had ZERO problems (until now) and easy-peasy opening and closings. I should have knocked on wood every time I told someone how few problems I've had - lol. Almost 2 weeks ago, I noticed...

...and the water was, again, crystal clear! I overheard a neighbor remarking on it to my husband about how clear it was and the comments on FB were a little snarky and jealous from some of the other pool owners. Lol. I absolutely love this site and tell anyone that even remotely mentions pools...

What is the average range for evaporation water loss? I was just curious.

Ok, so I know it's bad to admit, but I never wrote down the initial filter pressure last year when our pool was installed. I did take note of it this year when we opened - @18 - and it seemed high to me. But everything has been working just fine. I've had new cartridges on my list for a while...

My sisterinlaw recently purchased weddingcake steps to make it easier for her Newfie to get out of their pool. She saved her old ladder and gave it to us for when we would eventually need a deck mounted ladder. It's in great condition and the perfect size. However, the floating is driving me...

This is my first year attempting BBB. I went through a whole ordeal with shocking and balancing after opening (this site is godsend!) but had finally almost cleared everything (still working on high TA) up about three days before we were supposed to leave for vacation. The morning we left, I...

Geez, it's frustrating! I went through the whole shocking process for almost the last month - and this included an eventual partial drain and refill to adjust CYA. Finally passed my OCLT, no CCs, the water was rainbow sparkly. YAY! We're ready! As soon as the levels dropped out of shock range...

For giggles, I retested some of the monthly tests now that our deck construction is officially under way. My husband started pouring the footings yesterday (finishing them today). Our TA was at about 90-100 the last time I tested it - about a week or two ago. It's currently in the 300's...

We put in an above ground pool last year. Towards the end of the season, we suddenly started having algea problems with no apparent reason and it was a battle for almost a month. When we opened our pool this year, the pool will NOT hold chlorine. I've gone round and round with it for almost...