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    Add on pump and filter

    I've been looking at pumps like this (not necessarily that pump but one like it) http://www.harborfreight.com/cpi/ctaf/d ... mber=94648 It has a high GPH rating. I know its submersible, but its what i actually need for my pool. As we all know the Intex pools dont circulate water very well...
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    Finding a leak

    I moved my pool yesterday. It had been for the most part empty for the last month or so. I drained all the water I could out (maybe 3 gallons left total) I had 8 people helpe move it from where it was at to the new location (about 20 feet away) I go to fill it up and I see it start puddling...
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    Pool Re-startup

    I made the mistake of never taking my pool down last year. I drained the water, but over the coarse of the fall it has gotten leafs in it. The water is all pretty much dry in it now, so getting the leafs out won't be a big problem My question is what's the best way to clean all the other junk...
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    Test Kit Help

    I wasn't sure what forum to post this in so I just put it here. I have a 6 way HTH Test kit... the drop kit and the directions for it have gotten ruined. I need to test my pool, as it is very yucky and not sure what is wrong with it. Anyone have directions they can post, or where to get them...
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    Mustard Algae?

    I've never seen or experienced mustang algae before... but I may have it. I semi-neglected my pool for a few days and we had some big rain... went out and my pool was a greenish/yellow tint to it... kinda cloudy looking. I test it, no chlorine in it... so I dump in 1/2 gallon of bleach and...
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    Swapping return/suction hoses

    My Intex pool has only one suction and one return hole. The suction side was lower in the pool than then return side. It came with a skimmer so I added it on and therefor doesnt matter where the actual hole is, because you adjust it to water level. My return is higher up, about 2 inches or more...
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    Electronc PH and Cl tester

    Not that Im going to buy this, but was searching ebay just for pool things, as I was bored... but anyone used any of these? http://cgi.ebay.com/GIFT-UNDER-10-POOL- ... dZViewItem
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    Cover question

    I have the cover that came with my pool... made out of "shower curtain" material and has a few small holes in the center of it. I've been keeping this on there the last 2 days when not in use. The water is still a bit cold to just jump into, you have to ease your way in it (this is before I...
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    CYA question

    Im proboally setting myself up for a big "Im stupid" sign but Im gonna ask anyways. People told me to add some CYA to my water so the chlorine wouldnt go away so fast. I didn't do it because I was stupid and shocked it with a powder form, and added a gallon of bleach upon startup... so I...
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    Pool Heater

    Im interested in adding a heater to warm some of the water in my pool. It gets sunlight but I'd like to use it for longer during the year also, and on cloudy/colder days warm it up a bit Any ideas on whats a good brand, where to buy them online, and how to install them.. Im new to pools but...
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    Too much Chlorine

    I recently purchased a pool and had it set up. I've let the filter run for 2 days straight since having it filled and last nite I went and got chemicals for my pooling including: 2 Gallons Bleach 6% 2 boxes 20 mule team Case of chemicals to shock the pool I came home and shocked the pool and...
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    New Pool Owner Questions-andysutt (Split from other post)

    Very good questions... Im a new pool owner also. I just shocked my pool after having it up for 2 days. Did this to kill all the germs and such. Im wondering how much bleach I need to add. Its 15' round pool, 4 foot deep and holds about 4500 gallons. Im just subscribing to this to see the...