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    pump dead - temp solutions?

    Sadly not. Pressure cleaner won't do much without pressure :(
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    pump dead - temp solutions?

    So, my pump finally bit the dust (not totally unexpected) and I have contacted a couple of local pool stores to come out and get estimates for a new pump and filter system. In the meantime, is there anything I can do to fight the inevitable swampiness coming in the days ahead? TIA
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    another DFW Ice-pocalypse Question

    I'm just trying to clear it out of the way so my dog can get to the grass patch behind the pool. I get worried about her slipping on the ice and falling so I want to clear a path sooner and just wait for the rest.
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    another DFW Ice-pocalypse Question

    Hey Guys, So I am in Dallas and now that Snowmageddon is over my pool has been surrounded by a lovely impromptu skating rink. Is it ok to just break up the ice and kick it into the pool? I won't damage any equipment right? Thanks!
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    Polaris 360 stands for PITA

    Hey everyone, I wanted to ask about repairing vs replacing my pool cleaner. Right now I have an inherited Polaris 360 which is about 10 years old and is the bane of my existence right now. I seem to have to do something every few days (uneat the tail, adjust the pressure, replace bag, replace...
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    Just bought a house with a pool....now what?

    Thanks for all the replys guys, Just a couple more questions. Things seems to be going smoothly so far, want to keep that going. 1. How to I test the fill water? Like, how to I access that? Is that something from the equipment, or are you talking about from the tap? 2. Do I just pour the LQ...
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    Just bought a house with a pool....now what?

    Awesome. Thanks for the breakdown. So, since the CYA already high, I should not use the trichlor. I will run out and get some liquid chlorine I suppose. Do I just add it directly to the pool? How do i figure how much to add? I saw in pool school 2-3ppm but I am not sure how to figure that...
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    Just bought a house with a pool....now what?

    Hello there community, I am very excited to have found you guys and look forward to bugging you with all sorts of questions. So, I just moved into a house on Monday with a pool and so after doing my research, the first thing I did was order a testing kit (Taylor 2006) and got started looking...
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    Question on Costs

    Thank you guys for all of the responses. Sadly, that house fell through, but we are about to close on another home that also has a pool (added to the signature for when i inevitably bombard this forum with questions). I am looking forward to learning quite a bit and hopefully, with only a...
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    Question on Costs

    Hi everyone, I find this forum when I was searching for information about how much a pool costs. We are doing some househunting and have found something we really like which includes a pool. I have never had one and I am curious about what the monthly costs a pool will add to my living...