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We have a 24 x 52 round ABG Pool with a 1hp pump sand filter. We are planning on replacing the filter and pump because its old and doesn't run like it used too. Should we stick with a sand filter or go to D.E.? Our pool sits in our back yard, which faces a dirt road. The pool gets full sun...

We have a 24ft x 52 inch round AGP. Yesterday we vacuumed the pool on pump to waste, then added fresh water, once it got back to the water level we backed washed it. Checked the levels and this is what we got. We use 6-way test kit. TA-110 PH-7.5 TC-0.5 CYA-25 I don't know why it feels slimy...

So we have a Polaris 65 Turbo turtle and everything works, it picks up debris and what not but for some reason it only sweeps half of the pool. It will only sweep the half that the return jet is at. We stretch it out to the furthest point of the pool and turn it on and it will stay on that side...

Thanks everybody for the help and advice! The pool is freshly filled it's been full since last Sunday. The water is still clear and looks good , im going to go get a better test kit tomorrow. Had a friend of mine come out this evening and check it with his kit and show me how to use it. The...

I use the HTH test strips. I am eventually going to go get the drops kind. After checking the water today, I am more concerned with the TA level which is 120 and the PH level is 7.2.

New Pool owner here. Have a AGP 24' 52" round. Our Local pool store said to put 2 pucks in the skimmer. We are using HTH™ 3" Chlorinating Puck. We have a sand filter. Tested the water and the FC level is at 0 and hasn't gone up. Thanks