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We have a 10 year old BaquaPure sand filter that has a hole in it, so we need a quick replacement before our pool turns into a swamp. Since we have to replace the filter, we are wondering if we should switch out to another filter. We've been considering going to SWG perhaps, too, though maybe...

the pool turned out gorgeous! we didn't find a leak, don't seem to be losing water, and I still LOVE the BBB method. I can't stop talking about how great the pool looks.

Yes, we think that might be the case, so we are hoping we just pumped out water from the pool when trying to drain it from the top of the cover.

So, we pulled the cover off the pool today. We have several tasks at hand: fill up the pool and get everything connected so we can run the filter, figure out how to handle the tons of tadpoles and frog eggs, and try to determine if there is a leak in the liner because the water level is quite...

Thanks all! Per the chart, its definitely under shock level FC level but over over target FC.

We shocked at night to clear up the pool, and FC levels are currently at 8.5. When is it safe to let my kids swim. They are eager to get in, and I'm eager to let them so they are occupied and happy. :)

FC was back to 1 when we tested pH. We have been running the pump 24/7. More out of habit (from necessity and still not working when on Baqua-junk) than anything, but we have been keeping it running. So it's best to add CYA in the sock method, instead of pouring into the return skimmer? I...

Opened the pool early, didn't keep up with it very well, ran into some problems, and we've been shocking to clear that. However, pH has crept up during this process. So, added the muriatic acid to lower pH tonight, 15 minutes ago. How soon can I add bleach to bring back up to shock level...

When you say "stay after the chlorine", just keep bringing it up to what level?

Was a new convert at the end of last season, and just hoping to get guidance to start out right this year. Uncovered the pool, and filled the water on Sunday. Turned the filter on, did our first water test yesterday afternoon. FC=0 CC=0 TC=0 pH=7.8 TA=160 CYA=15? (husband did testing and said...

Look at my sparkly pool. Back in June, not long after opening it, it didn't look this good. I don't think it has in 3 years or more! I forgot how clear and sparkling looked in my pool. See the pool THEN and NOW! The one cropped picture is from Memorial Day weekend....the other 2 are pics...