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    HELP....

    Thank you.
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    HELP....

    Hopefully someone can help me out with a situation I am in. This was our first winter with our AGP that we installed last summer. I have a heavy duty winter cover on the pool.......We had a very very bad winter with tremendous snow. A week or so ago, I looked out the window and the snow and...
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    Fellow Cold Winter AGP owners: Please share winterizing tips and tricks

    So, do not use the winter cover once water freezes?
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    Fellow Cold Winter AGP owners: Please share winterizing tips and tricks

    First year with our 21 foot round AGP. We live in Northern Ontario Canada......Winter is quickly approaching, so I want to learn what tod do with our pool. I have bought a heavy duty winter pool cover and a 4 x 8 foot air bag. Do you use the water bags to hold the winter cover on or ????? I...
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    What to do when we go away for 4-5 days?

    Can you buy pucks that do NOT have CYA????
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    What to do when we go away for 4-5 days?

    I am using my Taylor test kit to get that CYA level. I have a vinyl AGP liner. Sorry, but what is cal hypo? Thanks
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    What to do when we go away for 4-5 days?

    My cya is 48-49 currently, so not looking at raising it much
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    What to do when we go away for 4-5 days?

    Just wondering what everyone suggests doing with their AGP when you are going away for a period of 4 or 5 days? Do you bring your pool up to a shock level based on your cya and leave the solar cover on and cross your fingers? Thanks PS; I imagine you need to hire or recruit someone to...
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    What is typical/normal water loss?

    Thanks for all the great info
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    What is typical/normal water loss?

    Just wondering what typically you expect to lose from evaporation or ??? normally? I have a 21 foot AGP and have not set up my solar cover/reel yet.
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    Drilling holes into Metal top rails? Please share your thoughts

    Yes it is a good quality walled AGP.....Metal top rails.....guess I could use clear nail polish to protect the metal in drilled spots?
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    Drilling holes into Metal top rails? Please share your thoughts

    It is looking like I might have to drill the holes for the ladder through the top rail. Any tips/advice please???????
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    Drilling holes into Metal top rails? Please share your thoughts

    Hi All: Finally installed and got our new 21 foot AGP up and running.......quite a project and learning experience. We bought a really awesome security ladder that has a lockable roll-up safety sheild,,,,,,,which is great BUT....they want me to drill 2 holes into the top rails (metal) to...
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    Please help with Site prep questions: ANT and WEED prevention????

    Thank you for the answer. I think I will lay down heavy black poly sheeting on/under the whole site, and put the felt pad on top. I will look into getting some of that D Earth. Thanks again.
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    Please help with Site prep questions: ANT and WEED prevention????

    OK: For: 21 foot AGP (Cornelius). I rented sod cutter and got rid of sod in area and 18" past where pool will go. Got ground as level as possible. Brought in a bunch of crusher fines (had to use 3-4" on one side of site to level). Rented plate compactor and spend hours compacting the...
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    Bought 12x12 inch cement pads for under new 21 foot AGP

    My vendor suggested these 12 x 12 cement pads......I would say they are 2 1/2" to 3" thick. This is what they use under the pools they install. My previous pool////i used 8x8 pads. I saw a few posts here about 4x8 pads??? What size do you all suggest for the cement pads for support under...
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    Help with ground prep questions

    yes, for sure I will do that.....laying down 2" CF then compact it then the top 2" and compact it
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    Can someone please help with plumbing?

    Aweseome. Thanks. I think for our first year I will run the flex stuff. If I add a heater next year I will do the hard lines. OK so a shut off valve on each line. I assume winter you drain below skimmer opening or block off skimmer??? Thanks!
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    Help with ground prep questions

    Thank you. My Vendor suggests just using a packed crusher fine base with a felt pad over top. We bought the foam cove, so will use that for sure. He said sand tends to dent and collect dirt in depressions.....I have to agree based off of our old 14 foot colman that I had on a sand base.
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    Can someone please help with plumbing?

    I have posted, and perhaps not worded it correctly? I really would apreciate it if someone could share there expertise here. I have a new to be installed 21 foot round AGP. I have a carvin shark 1.5 hp 2 speed pump and a carvin 160sqft cartridge filter. I just ordered a 4 foot flex hose for...
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    Help with ground prep questions

    Hi: Yes it is a Hard walled AGP. Not intex. So foam is the way to go? Hmm, another expense and job....well will head back to drawing board. Thanks
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    Help with ground prep questions

    Hi All: I am prepping our site for 21 foot round AGP. I rented sod cutter and took the sod off the site. I cleared 18" extra so that we can use plastic and then top with rocks/gravel around pool. I have about a 4 inch height difference side to side on the sight. I took away material from...
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    Newb plumbing questions.

    Hi All: We bought a 21 foot round AGP. It is our first real AGP. I have ordered pretty much everything I can think of needing. It is in our garage waiting for site prep and warm weather (in Canada). Any way: I bought a 2 speed 1.5hp Carvin shark pump and I bought a 160sqft Carvin...
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    Did I make a good choice???

    Well I bought the Dolphin Active 10 robot today. Hope that was a wise decision.
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    Did I make a good choice???

    Thank you. Looks like it might be back to drawing board.
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    Did I make a good choice???

    We are new to this. Will be installing a 21 foot round AGP shortly. Buying supplies now, as they are selling out. Was tossing and turning all night about what vacuum to buy.....I ended up buying this: Zodiac Kontiki Automatic Pool Cleaner | Pool Supplies Canada. I have bought a 1.5 hp two...