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    New Pool in South Florida

    Hi Maddie, Thank you for your advice. The reason we chose this size is because we want to save space for a pergola or a sitting area for the family. I can fit a 15x30, but this will use my whole space. Any advise regarding the finish of the pool? My friend tells me the River Rok last longer.
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    New Pool in South Florida

    Hello Everyone, After owning several Intex above ground pool, I've decided to build a pool for my family. I have several quotes from different contractors. Most of the quotes came in at 35K. The pool size quoted is 13x26. The pool will be fitted with a Jandy flopro 1.5 HP dual speed and a Jandy...
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    Finally getting an ig pool

    Hey Germando, I’m also building a pool in South Florida. I have the same dilemma about removing the 6X6 spa inside the pool. Any other reason other than maximizing the swimming area?
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    ABG Pool no Chlorine

    Hi, All I have neglected to some degree my pool since last September due to Hurricanes in Miami, Florida. The water in the pool look crystal clear but when I brush the bottom and the side walls, I get a small tint of green when I’m scrubbing away. I tested the FC today and I didn’t turn pink...
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    Pool Salt

    Thanks for all the feedback. I am going to hold off.
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    Pool Salt

    I have used Morton salt in the past for my above ground pool. I cant find any in my local store at a decent price but i found this one. Any concern with brand?
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    Green sediment built Up

    Hi, Everyone Ever since Hurricane Irma, I have neglected my pool and now a green tint of dust possibly algae is sitting at the bottom. When I brush it turn the water green and slight cloudy. Any recommendations on how to take this. I will be posting my water test reading tonight after sunset.
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    Survive Hurricane Irma

    I finally got power back. I started the sand filter without the swg to circulate the water. Here's my current water test: FC: 5.5 CC: 0 When should I connect back the swg pump to the pool?
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    Survive Hurricane Irma

    The pool is still intact. The neighbor avocado tree came about 2 feet from hitting pool. I have no power to run the sand pump or the swg. I've been adding 2 cups of Clorox. Any suggestion or recommendation what to do without power.
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    What is the best material to put around an above ground pool

    Can you share a picture? I'm also interested in doing some decorations around the pool. Noodles???
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    Hi from Tennessee

    Welcome TFP! You have come to the right place.
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    How do I prepare my pool for Hurricane/Storm?

    I'm from South Florida and I know the damage that a hurricane can do. I think you have two options. The first, based on the path of the hurricane and your location, if it is coming your way directly i would take it down. The second option would be that if you decide leave it up drop the level of...