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I have a coleman vista 18x48 pool. I cut one of the outlet bigger so I can use a larger intex inlet. I keep getting a slow leak after putting everything together. It comes with one gasket which goes in the inside of the pool. If I get the same gasket to place outside will it stop the leak? I've...

thanks for the advice everyone, sadly aquabug has been returned. I'll look into the other suggestions.

Can anyone advice which pool cleaner works best? Tried the aqua bug and got tired of babysitting it. Most of the time it ended up sideways. Any other cleaners that work better?

Since you have a sand filter, have you notice any fine dirt/sand collecting at the bottom of the pool by the seams?

Did you figure this out? I have the same exact issue. Tired of vacuum each time. Within a few minutes I see the dust by the seams. I did the overnight FC test and it passed so I know it's not algae. The pool is crystal clear, I haven't taken the sand filter apart or looked inside yet. When I had...

I would use one with a pvc ball valve, this will allow to make it easier when you vacuum. You can open it after you're done vacuuming and shut off the skimmer. This will allow you to remove the equipment without getting out of the pool to turn off the filter pump.

No pool toys, No nasty neighbors..lol. A few times I had to clean the electrolytic plates with vinegar as it has white color stuff (calcium?) and gives me an error 91, As soon as I clean it the swg continues to work for a few weeks. Could it be that it's coming from that? What causes/prevent it?

FC: 2-5 (SWG kicks in or I add liquid chlorine) CC: 0 PH: 7.2-8.0 (ranges while I slowly try to get TA down with muriatic acid) TA: 175 CH: 275 CYA: 70 Salt: 3200 Process for cleaning the pool: vacuum using intex deluxe kit, backwash 1-2 min until clear indicator, rinse 1-2 min, back to rinse.

So I vacuum and within a few days I get the same stuff. completed the overnight FC test and it passed. I'll get the new reading tonight but here are a few pictures to give you an idea of the stuff I collect when I vacuum.

take your time when mounting the skimmer and careful cutting the vinyl. I had minor leaks on each side of the gasket and had to use clear silicon which took care of it. At some point i'll put a new gasket (winter) and won't cut it this time.