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    Filter outlet/return placment advice needed

    I setup an 18' steel frame over the past few days and would like to hear some advice on adding a real pump/filter setup that I already have but am torn on placement. This pool basically but an 18' 52", more showing this pic for the filter setup because it is the same. I have already ditched...
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    How long do you run your pump?

    Would appreciate any input. I have a small pool and large pump, so I could run the pump on high for approx 1.5 hours and turn over the entire pool. (not checked how long it would take on low) Question is, would you run the pump at low speed for 12 hours (all day) or would you run it at high...
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    Center drain and skimmer

    When installing a center drain in an AG, what depth would you suggest the PVC be buried under the top layer of sand? also I have a typical bestway/intex 16' setup with one wall intake and one wall return. I plan to install the center drain mentioned above plus a wide mouth wall skimmer and...
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    My frankenpool

    Appreciate this site a lot. Has been very helpful in setting up and maintaining our first pool. Figured we would share our new little Frankenpool. The pool alone with a tiny pump/filter and a little tiny people ladder cost $50 on Craigslist from a couple who had it setup for a little under 4...
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    Our first pool

    We got a deal on a 16' at the beginning of the month. Water has been clear and looking good by adding gallon of liquid chlorine each week and floating 2x3" tabs. The first Pinch-a-Penny I went to (after a week of being setup and adding 1gal of chlorine, no tabs) recommended that I just float 2...