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Hi all - Every year I run into the same issue with my winter cover. My 70 lb. golden retriever walks out there once snow covered and does his business. Makes for an unpleasant cleaning experience in the spring to say the least. Anyone have ideas for putting a small, not too costly fence...

Let’s go ahead and chalk this one up to inexperience. There was some air getting into the filter basket. Fixed that and fixed the problem. Likely didn’t need to replace the impeller but now I know more about my pump and motor which I guess isn’t a bad thing.

Morning all and Happy Mother's Day to those who celebrate! Pump was not pulling water through with occasional air bubbles coming out of one return jet. The water in the filter basket was hot when I first realized it wasn't pumping water through. Talked to the local pool store and they...

12.5% gallons at Menards in MN @ 2 for 1 pricing through Sunday 5/6. 3.99 per gallon so price equates to $2 per gallon.

Also for the midwest, especially Minnesota, Mills Fleet Farm has 4 gallon boxes for 12.99 of the 12.5%.

Thanks all! I have not heated the pool (yet) as I need to make sure I can keep the PH where it needs to be so it doesn't fry my heater (or so I've been told). mburn16 and dcloer - Do you heat 24/7? I can see the cover being a huge benefit if you do. I think the chlorine issue is also one of...

Hi all - Just moved into a house with a pool last week. Have my TF-100 kit ordered, chlorine purchased, etc. but am wondering whether or not I should get a summer cover? Pool is in-ground, approx 20x40 and in Minnesota climate so it's a relatively short season. Already have a manual cover...