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    Howdy: New member, new to pool ownership.

    Well, after getting quotes for leveling the ground and me not being too thrilled with buying additional 'pool stuff' plus the maintenance involved, my wife decided to return the pool and get the kids a trampoline. Given the short window of summer opportunity (without a heater) a pool -- IN MY...
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    Skimmer help: What, why, when?

    Thanks folks. JCP, very nice set-up!
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    Skimmer help: What, why, when?

    I keep seeing "skimmer" used in many chemical distribution conversations and it appears to be a good tool for better pool cleaning but I can't find much useful info about them. Needed: What are they? There are two types that I can see, free-floating and built-in (predominantly used in IG pools...
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    Howdy: New member, new to pool ownership.

    Here's our pool! Okay...that's where it's going to go. Gotta get the grass removed and ground leveled first. The orange circle includes the 4' buffer so it's 24' in diameter. It's our first official pool. We bought the Intex 10' but at 28" or so of water we determined we'd out grow it very...
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