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Looking for someone who has a better idea than I do. I have an 18 x 33 above ground pool, and use a solar cover to help keep the pool a bit warmer. In the past, I've used a roller for the cover. Roll the cover up, pick the roller up, put in shed for the day. Presto, gone, out of the sun and...

I'm getting started on finally finishing the pool installation and getting going for the year. My next project is getting the pool bonded. I've done a fair bit of reading, but I wanted to run my plan past the smart people at TFP just to make sure I'm doing this right. Local regulations are...

I'm on my second summer with my pool. How long do the hoses from the pump to the filter last? I want to hard plumb eventually, but I'm having trouble deciding on if I want to heat it, and whether I want solar or propane. Another question for another day. Should I be fine with the hoses...

Any opinions or experience on the following fence: Safety Fence For In-Ground Pools - Swimming pool safety fences I have an above ground oval pool that is partially surrounded by a deck, and I need to be able to fence off the pool. I am having trouble with my insurance company, so I have to...

I'm getting ready to purchase the parts for a solar heating system, but there is something that confuses me. I think I'm misunderstanding something. I'm looking at the Hayward Aquasolar TC system. Per my understanding, there are two temperature sensors. One of the sensors is monitoring the...

I looking into heating options for my pool, and I'm trying to decide between solar, propane, or both. Last year was my first year with the pool, and there were times when we would have benefitted from an extra degree or two, so I think I'm going to add solar for now, and a propane heater later...

I have an 18 x 33 Sharkline Matrix pool. I'm planning on adding a second return on the opposite side of the pool. The factory design places the skimmer and return 1 foot apart on the same side of the pool. Even with the ability to aim the return, I have a hard time seeing how you can get...

I'm in the planning process of adding a deck around my above ground pool this spring. What is everyone using for pool toy and float storage? I'm looking at Suncast resin chests/boxes right now. I would like to have the storage right there on the deck, but floats take up a ton of space and...

This is my first spring with a pool. My 18 x 33 above ground pool was installed last July and it made the summer awesome. I'm pretty excited about getting started and getting in the water, although I know that's a few months off yet. I've read all the "when to open" threads already. Once...

I'm really looking forward to this summer. This will be my second year with my 18 x 33 above ground pool. We got it installed last July, and loved every minute of using it last summer. I absolutely can't wait to open and start swimming again. Unfortunately, I'm having to wait. March weather...

After fighting with my winter cover ever since closing the pool this fall, I lost the battle yesterday. We had a big Storm with lots of rain and wind come through and when I got home from work my winter cover was floating in the pool. I live in a high wind area and had been considering going...

This is my first winter with my 18x33 above ground pool. Had a great summer with it, and everything went well. It's rather windy where I live, and I'm out in the country with little to block the wind. I've had more than one person tell me not to even bother with a cover in the winter time...

"Free" heater I'm a pool newbie, but I'm learning a lot from this site. I have an 18x33 above ground pool that was installed about a month and a half ago, and all is well. We love the pool, the kids are having a blast and so are the parents. My daughter has a labor day birthday...

I'm a pool newbie, and am somewhat disappointed in the temperature of my pool so far. I have a nice, 12 mil solar cover, and paid extra for the blue/black option. I think it does a good job keeping heat in at night, but I think there is minimal temperature gain during the day. I have a 18x33...

I've done some reading, and I think I'm ready to order my filter and pump for my new 27' Venture. Here is what I'm looking at: Pump: Amazon.com : 1 HP 2-Speed 3450/1725 RPM, 115 volts Above Ground Pool Pump - Waterway brand - With large Debris Ba : Swimming And Pools : Patio, Lawn Garden or...

I'm getting ready to order my first "real" pool, and I'm just trying to make sure I get everything right on the equipment side of things. I've done enough reading to make my head spin around three times, and I think I'm ready, but wanted to run stuff past people with more experience first. I'm...