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Hi everyone! I joined this site last year when I got a little Intex pool for my backyard. Well, we loved that little pool so much that we have decided to get a more permanent above ground pool this year. My husband went looking and is sort of sold on a pool with a solid resin rails on top...

Thanks Dave! One more question ... how much Borax do I add? I wasn't sure yesterday so I just added a cup. Is there a hard and fast rule? Thanks again! This site should be required reading for anyone who wants to own a pool!

I was able to get a better reading on the free chlorine level today by only using that 1.75 amounts of cool water and diluting the rest of the gathering tube with regular tap water and then multiplying my results by five so it looks like I have a reading of 10 for the free chlorine and then I...

I also use the Taylor K-2005 testing kit. I just added 1 cup of Borax and it is going to rain here later so I took the pool cover off and am hoping that the rain will also aerate the pool surface.

I also have a question about testing for CC or TC. How is it done? Perhaps I have too much chlorine because each day I have tested, besides today, it has been above eight. I didn't bother today because I've gotten into the habit of not testing the CC because of the chlorine level being so...

Thank you for your replies! I feel a little bit better now. :) You hear enough horror stories and you begin to wonder if this is worth it. But we've so enjoyed using our little pool, so I want to make sure it stays safe for us to use. My next fear is ALGAE. Any suggestions on how to...

Hi. Just got an EZ Set Intex pool last week. I followed TroubleFreePool's Beginner's Guide for Seasonal/Temporary Pools (THANK YOU for that!). I am new to all of this and don't really know anyone with a pool so I'm asking you all if I am on the right track. Pool was filled on Sunday...