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That is a cool triple umbrella. Never seen one like that.

Filled the pool with the same water we have used for the last sixteen years. Any good home test for metals? I really hate taking this to the pool store.

This stain started two years ago when we started using an intex SWG. It started just below the water line and went down about a foot the first year. This is after another year. I have looked at everything about stains, but haven't seen one just like this. Without water in the pool, I can't...

We use a short piece of tubing stuck in the skimmer attachment. It has lasted through three different pools.

Same thing happened to me. I drained all but a few inches because I had very high CYA and wanted to start over. It is a little bit wobbly when empty. It doesn't look nearly as bad as some of these inground pools that start out black.

Is there a reason you need to take seven days?

You know, I think you are right. One time before we had cloudy water, and it was a filter issue. That time we replaced the sand. I know TFP says you don't have to replace the sand. We will have to take a look this weekend.

That is today's dust on the bottom. Barracuda is working now. I run the pump 24/7 due to dust situation. Barracuda at night, skim during the day when the dust is the worst. This is a farm. Fields and gravel roads all around. The sand filter is too small? It is three times the size of the...

On my way to work I pass through two little towns, Wabbaseka first, then Altheimer. I will leave you to figure out that LA (Lower Arkansas) joke. :D On to my problem. I have had small pools for twelve years. Mostly I have had no trouble. I have always used pucks. Reading on here for...

I really enjoyed following this rehab. You may have already seen it, but if you haven't, it may be encouraging. http://www.troublefreepool.com/threads/82513-DIY-Pool-restoration-project

Where are your steps? That looks like a mighty big step down.

No ideas except wasp spray. They are all on the nest at night. That might be helpful for you. They won't be attacking as bad as in the daytime whatever you decide to do.

I,too, have been watching your build since you started. It will be truly beautiful when finished. I agree with Kim. Show these guys a picture of what you want. Hopefully, there is a true artist among these guys that can build an impressive fireplace if he just had a clear idea of what you...

I wouldn't hesitate. I am on my second year of an 18 ft. Ultra Frame. I had an Easy Set for 8 years. The next Easy Set only lasted two. We really like the Ultra Frame. The Intex cartridge pumps and filters are woefully underpowered, but I hear good things about the sand filters. We added a...

Shouldn't have any air. Sometimes my leaf canister causes air. I hear it but the lid and hose seem to be on tight. It goes away.. I have improved the pattern by taking out a length so hose or turning the hose where it plugs in. Never perfect, but close most of the time. I have to hand guide it...

I have one that looks exactly the same as the top one. Our conditions are pretty harsh. The filter has held up very well. The pumps have had to be replaced about every two years. The company I buy from has a one year guarantee on the pumps. We have gotten several on that guarantee. This year I...

So, is Mr. Barracuda Ranger doing his job?

Amazing. I had no idea they could add something like that. Will it have an overflow into the pool? I believe it is going to look really good.

If you are getting air, put your finger over that hole. If everything works with your finger there and gets air when it is off, plug the hole. Lots of little weird things to do huh? Hope this helps. I love my ranger. It is out there cleaning now while I am in my chair.

My fix. 2inch piece of plastic tubing from the farm supply store. Take the blue part with you. It is a tight fit. The way it looks connected. Small piece of garbage bag to plug the hole so it wouldn't suck air. Remember to fill the hose with the return.

I have this cleaner. It is the best of the three I have had over the years. We have a short piece of tubing slightly smaller than the intex blue connector pushed in the connector. It allows us to hook the cleaner right up. I do have a 1 hp pump/sand filter. The other cleaners were iffy at...

Hello john. We had an EasySet pool for 8 years. Our situation living on a corner in the country with gravel/dirt roads heavily traveled, plus putting the pool under a sycamore tree that was always shedding leaves, bark, seed balls plus white fuzzy worms made a more powerful filter situation a...

In case you don't know, that dirt piled around your tree will kill it. If it was my tree, I would move that dirt ASAP. There are numerous articles on the net that explain this.

Interesting aside to this whole thread. Well, interesting to me anyway. I have always loved pools and swimmimg. This thread caught my eye because the pool in it reminds me so much of a motel pool I swam in for several summers in the early 1960's. My uncle owned an interest in the motel. Very...

Re: My Quest Begins - New Pool Owner Is that a waterfall in the wall in front of the apple trees?

Re: My Quest Begins - New Pool Owner Following. Hard to believe someone didn't want to use this one. I think it is beautiful. A diamond in the rough for sure. How close is it to the house? The rehabs are my favorite part of this board.:D

My thought here...could you possibly use a piece of coping you remove for the spa to repair the damaged place? I am totally fascinated by your project. Can't wait it check on progress every day.

Sure is a cute puppy on professor daisy's lap.