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    How to prevent weeds in rock around pool...

    Thanks for the feedback! Do you have grass next to the rock on the outside of the fence? If so, how do you keep the grass from infiltrating the rock? We're going to have to lay sod. But we have a slight slope and a swale on both sides of the fence, so I might build a dry creek bed beside the...
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    How to prevent weeds in rock around pool...

    We had our pool put in last October, so this is the first Summer we've been able to enjoy it, but we're still working on all the landscaping around it. We put an ornamental aluminum fence around the pool and currently just have dirt (with weeds) between the concrete decking and the fence. We...
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    About to open my pool for the first time, want to use the BBB method...

    Should I run the pump while I'm adding water?
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    About to open my pool for the first time, want to use the BBB method...

    Thanks for the feedback! I will check the above article. The pool was indeed winterized. The guy who installed the cover winterized the pool as part of his services. I noticed he left all the plugs, etc. in the skimmer on the pump. I don't think there are any warranty implications regarding...
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    About to open my pool for the first time, want to use the BBB method...

    We had a fiberglass pool installed last October, and the solid pool cover went on shortly afterward, so we haven't had the opportunity to use it yet. Dimensions are 17'x35' and height is 3' - 9'6" I want to save $200-$300 and open my pool myself as well as maintain it. A buddy has convinced...