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    This pool Chemical stuff is confusing

    Hello all, I might be dumb or not comprehending the chemical aspects of maintaining a pool. I have read the pool school and several other pages, but I just don't understand. I have a cloudy, green pool. I have the TF100 test and tested the water. My results are: CYA - 60 FC - 8 CC - 0 TC -...
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    First Chemical readings, need a 2nd Opinion

    I just started to monitor my pool chemicals. I just got it put up this weekend. I would like for you to review what I have and let me know if I am on the right path and I am reading these numbers correctly. I have read through the Pool School and took notes along the way. Now lets see if I...
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    New Pool set up - Posting Pictures

    I can definitely say, If I had to do this all over again, I would pay someone to do it. Just because, never owning a pool and never putting a pool up before was overwhelming. Worried if something goes wrong, what will go wrong, what will I do if things go wrong.... But we have gotten it put...
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    I have consumed too much info -- Now I confused myself.Help.

    As some of you may know, I just bought my first pool. And I have it put up, liner in, water filled and now I am at the point of putting in the chemicals. I purchased the TF100 Test kit as everyone on here suggested. And took my readings... Total Alkalinity Test - 150 Calcium Hardness test -...
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    I think I have my Filter and pump hooked up wrong

    I have purchased a new pool and I am at the point of hooking up the Sand Filter and Pump. The instructions provided, weren't very clear to me, so I am asking you to review to make sure its hooked up correctly. I have the SKIMMER to RETURN of Sand Filter I have the Top of PUMP to PUMP (label)...
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    Pool bottom not level

    Good Morning, On day 3 of my pool install...and ran into an issue. I have all of my support braces level, using a Transcend level, but in one spot of the pool, the pool bottom isn't level. The guy that cleared the area with the bob cat, dug too deep on one side of the pool. It is about 3 to...
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    Lowest outside temp to install a above ground pool?

    My pool arrives today and I am eager to get started installing it, but I have concerns on what the outside air temp should be before I begin install? I live in Virginia and the temp now fluctuates from 30 degrees a couple of days ago, to this weekend the weatherman said it should be in the high...
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    Soon to be a new AB Pool owner

    Just wanted to say HI to everyone. I am looking at purchasing a Fijan Pool from Family Pool fun.