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  1. xokeman

    Unfound Leak

    Just returned from two week vacation to find my green pool. No surprise. Started slamming and scrubbing and backwashing to clear pool back to blue. I've had a leak that has been slow since right before closing last year but figured I'd find it this year. Current issue: Pool is loosing water...
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    Guess who bought a pump without understanding the consequences

    This guy! I did hardly any research! I bought this pump because it was a deal, it had better efficiency than what I had before, and a higher flowrate. I recently came back to a green pool after vacation so i slammed it and killed the algae, no issues! Pump ran for a full week with no...
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    Need desperate landscape help

    I really do like the rocks around the rosebush. but everything else is negotiable. We don't make a ton of money, thus the reason I keep my pool the TFP way!!, but I have been gifted 400$ to redo my backyard landscape. I do plan to put a fence around that equipment pad. Basically We bought the...
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    Stuff on the bottom of the pool

    Current test results Fc 4 Ph 7.6 Cc 0 Ta 90 Cya 50 I've vacuumed this up. I even elevated the fc to 12. Naclo consumption seems normal. I initally thought this was sediment from pollen.. But I've no idea. Help because you guys rule and always solve all the problems. Sent from my HTC One...
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    Vinyl - Can I remove my drain?

    Can I remove my drain cover so that I can attach a small section of 4x1.5" pipe so that my cleaner doesn't get stuck on top of the drain? I am not too familiar with the custruction of a vinyl pool to know if by removing that drain I will loose the seal between the liner and the pipe and thus...
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    asdf

    https://www.dropbox.com/s/s0bzcbkfcbuvk0s/2014-05-25%2020.02.11.jpg Img > https://www.dropbox.com/s/s0bzcbkfcbuvk0s/2014-05-25%2020.02.11.jpg
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    Memphis, TN and surrounding Cheap Bleach and Roll Call!!

    Please be aware that Smith Pool Supply on Jackson has 2.5 Gal of 10% for 5.99 exchange after the 5.00 initial purchase of the jug.. Also post here if you live in the area! Picture of your pool are a plus too! Here's mine temporarily till I get it on Google or something so I can post it in the...
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    The Pool Cleaner Laying on it's Side running

    All, I purchased a Used Pool Cleaner aka THE POOL CLEANER 4X from ebay recently and am using it for the first time. I went out to the pool to check on my little baby and found it to be on it's side :( Being a poor pool owner I am getting buy with what I have. The cleaner didn't come with hose...
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    Poolvergnuegen Hose and Hose Leader

    I recently made a steal of a purchase from eBay for The Pool Cleaner 4X for only 50$ Shipped!!!! Anyways it didn't come with hoses. Whilst looking into the matter I have made the discovery and desision that I will simply use my Baracuda hoses if there are no strong objections. I have done some...
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    Inexpensive Poolvergnuegen wheels

    Curious if anyone had a source for inexpensive wheels for my 4x. Sent from my HTC One using Tapatalk
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    Zodiac Kontiki Identification and part sourcing

    all I have a pool cleaner that is no longer made. I need some help finding what type it is and where to get the missing parts and replacement parts Thanks in advance!
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    Adding a pool light after build

    This might not be the right folder to post in but it seemed most appplicable to this verses other folders. I'd like to add a pool light to my exsisting pool that came without a niche or other. I am quite handy with electricity and what not. Does anyone have any ideas about how I might add a...
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    Cloudy 2 Weeks Separated from Bloom

    pH - 7.6 FC - 4 CH - 50 TA - 110 CC - 0 CYA -40 Got rid of algea bloom about 2 weeks ago with your help!! Thanks. Ran the pump 24/7 after those two weeks; it now runs 12 hours a day. I have done the OCLT and found there to be no change. The cloudiness does not seem to be going away. I know the...
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    Help I'm a Newb!!! hehe

    All, I’m on day 4 of fighting algae and day 4 of BBB!!! I ordered a K-2006 on Tuesday and expect it tomorrow. I’d give you numbers but they are what Leslie’s gave me 4 days ago when I got committed to BBB. My Calcium Hardness is kinda lo like 50 but who cares.. I’ve got a vinyl pool. I'm not...
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    Hello all

    I've joined because my pool is sparkling clean and I don't need any help. I don't have any issues .... HEHEHE :blah: JK JK Wife and I just bought a home with Pool and am learning that it takes money to upkeep this thing!!! Got the green pool. Ordered the K2006, shocking currently with...