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    Holy electric bill, Batman!!!

    Well, First house, first pool, first electric bill... Much higher than I had anticipated. over $700! Someone help reassure me that this is one-off incident. Our pool was a neglected, black, furry swamp when we moved in, so the pump/ filter were running pretty much non-stop for a while while I...
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    Waxy hair? Normal for BBB or pool off balance?

    What could cause waxy feeling hair? My partner and I have both noticed that if we jump in the pool for a mid day swim & don't shower until bedtime, our hair seems very waxy feeling when it dries on it's own. I don't recall this ever being a problem when I've used other pools. We moved into the...
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    So excited! No more swamp!

    I just wanted to share... Our settlement date has been pushed back and it's been hurdle after hurdle to buy this house. None of the issues have been on my end, thankfully but it has been stressful nonetheless. It finally looks like all of the issues are being resolved and we are on track to...
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    Newbie about to pull the trigger on test kit...

    I am about to order my test kit & I'm looking for advice. I'm planning to order the TF-100 kit, XL option for the kit, and the SpeedStir. I don't close on the house for another 3-4 weeks, but I want to have a test kit in hand when the time comes. I've never owned or maintained a pool before...
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    My new-to-me pool (PICS)

    we are closing on the hose June 24th if all goes well. I went out to the house yesterday to do some measuring, check out the pool equipment, etc.... Here is what I found: When I was at the house three weeks ago there were a few patches of what appeared to be floating algae, but the water...
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    To inspect or not to inspect?

    Hi everyone. We are in the process of buying a house with an enclosed IG pool. For people that have bought homes with existing pools, did you opt for a pool inspection, or pass? My situation may be a bit unique, but here goes: The pool is currently closed for the season. The house was not...
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    1st House, First pool. Advice?

    Hi everyone. I’m sure you guys see a lot of these posts this time of year, sorry for this… Please bear with my noob first post. I just want to say hello & get some advice. I just signed the purchase contract on my first house. The house will be coming with my first pool. We never had a pool...
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