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    Hey guys, I'm back!

    3 years ago, my 30 year old above ground pool opened up like a zipper and we decided to go without a pool. Well, after a few seasons, we decided we missed it dearly so we now have our pool back. Everything is back up and running as of yesterday. I'll be working on adding chemicals and cleaning...
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    J-Bead/Uni-Bead or Overlap?

    I currently have a 10 year old overlap liner that I'm looking to replace. Should I stick with another overlap or has anyone had success with the J-bead type liner? I have a 27' round AGP. Any suggestions would be greatly appreciated! Thanks,
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    I'm nervous about installing a new liner

    Hi all. The swimming season is about to start soon here in Illinois and what I put off last year needs to be done this year, a new liner. I noticed this winter that my water level under the winter cover is now down to 2 feet. There must be a pin hole somewhere because I know rain water and...
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    Sequestering Agent

    Is HTH Metal Out or Metal Control (I don't know the official title) and Bio Guard Pool Magnet Plus the same product? There is about a $10 difference between the two and I'm doing a Ascorbic Acid treatment this weekend for severe metal stains and I want to make sure I do this right the first time.
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    Advise on a Aqua Trol SWG

    A friend of mine has a Aqua Trol SWG for over a year now and loves it. Before I make the jump to go purchase one, has anyone else had any experience with this product, good or bad? Any input would be greatly appreciated. I'm shelling out a lot of money on chlorine, etc. and I'm looking for a...
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    Looks like algae on vinyl liner but will not brush off!

    Hi everyone, This is my first time to the forum. I found this site last night and I must say I've already learned a ton with regard to water chemistry. Here is my dilemma. I opened my pool a month ago to a swamp. I managed to get the water crystal clear and the chemistry correct within a...