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The pool cover (solar blanket).

Do we have to take the cover off when we run the pump? (If this question doesn't show my newness to pool ownership I don't know what would!)

We don't have an extra house to hook up to the drain, so we're planning to use the water outlet hose (we'll buy a separate hose soon - any suggestions on where/what to get?) In the "Rinse" mode, where should the hoses be? Thanks!

Well, we were hoping to swim in it right away, so I think the bleach and adding CYA is the way to go?

OK, now I'm thoroughly confused. No Polyquat or Dichlor? We found Dichlor at the local pool supply store. Told husband to get 4 pounds (8000 gallon pool) according to Pool School - Beginners Guide for Seasonal/Temporary Pools. The lady at the pool store told husband not to buy 4 pounds of...

Ha ha, Ike. I'm pretty sure he purchased the Clorox at Walmart. I'll take the HTH stuff back. Luckily we have a lowe's right next to Walmart! Why would you not worrty with Polyquat? The Beginners Guide for Seasonal and Temporary pools lists it as a "weekly" maintenance item. Thanks!

18x52 intex ultra. 1st year pool owners. I've read pool school. I sent my husband out to buy 1) Bleach 2) Dichlor 3) Polyquat He went to walmart. We ended up settling on items 2 and 3 with HTH Super Algae Guard and HTH Shock 'N Swim. He would not go to a pool store :roll: So, should I...

We have purchased an 18x52 Intex ultra. Ground is level. 2 inches of sand in. Next we would like to add 3/4" insulation board. How, exactly, do we put the legs on pavers? We won't know where the legs are until the pool is up. When it's setup do we cut out the insulation, dig out the sand...